When we think about differentiation, we often focus on supporting struggling readers—but what about the students who need more challenge? If you’ve ever had a student who finishes their work in record time or seems disengaged despite their advanced abilities, this episode is for you!I’m joined by gifted education expert Melita Haines to break down what giftedness really looks like (hint: it’s not always the straight-A student), how to differentiate effectively without adding hours to your workload, and why acceleration and enrichment matter for these learners.In this episode, Melita and I discuss... The common myths about gifted students—and what’s actually true.How to differentiate instruction in a way that challenges without overwhelming.Practical strategies for supporting gifted readers and writers.How to work with families to ensure gifted students get the support they need.Show LinksGifted Matters websiteFollow Melita on InstagramGifted Matters on Facebook Bloom’s TaxonomyHoagies' Gifted EducationThe Dictionary of Difficult WordsDavidson Institute Book CreatorStoryboard ThatCommon Lit Khan Academy KidsEvernoteKidblogGoogle ScholarSpelling CityPenpal SchoolsJoin Malia on InstagramBecome a Science of Reading Formula member!Rate, Review, and FollowIf you loved this episode, please take a minute to rate and review my show! That helps the podcast world know that this show is worth sharing with other educators just like you.Scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select "Write a Review". Then let me know what you loved most about the episode!While you're there, be sure to follow the podcast. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and I don't want you to miss out! Follow right here.

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