Chances are good that you have at least a few gifted children in your classroom, even if they aren’t formally identified as being gifted.

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Motivating any child can be difficult, and motivating gifted children, contrary to what you might believe, are no exception.  From setting higher bars, to praising effort rather than answers, the tips found in this article are sure to be helpful.

 

This article is recommended even for those educators who are not directly associated with gifted children.

Inspirational quotes for kids! “Don’t let what you can’t do stop you from doing what you can do.” Motivational quotes about children and kids on EPB!!

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From Maya Angelou to John Wooden, these simple but positive quotes are sure to have an impact on your kids and students.  My personal favorite:  ” You always pass failure on the way to success.”, from Mickey Rooney. Click here to see the other 19!

 

It used to be that kids were treated as mini adults, and now the pendulum
has swung the other way and young adults are being treated (and acting) as
overgrown kids.  You have probably heard about the damage of…

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We are all different, and children are no exception.  Kids develop and mature at different ages, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t set appropriate expectations.  So what should we expects kids to be able to do on their own in middle school?  Click here to find out.

Children who are physically active on a regular basis will reap enormous benefits. Learn how to get them moving.

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Perhaps there is nothing more important than the heath of a child. So how can we motivate our children to stay healthy and fit?  This article addresses not only the physical benefits of fitness, but also points out that staying fit can help children improve their focus in school as well.

For every kid who is caught hiding beneath his covers with a flashlight and a novel at midnight, there is another who has to be begged and pleaded with to read. And the latter might need a little extra—shall we call it encouragement?

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Do you know some reluctant readers? Here is a piece focused on apps, 16 of them, that will help motivate and encourage young children to read more.

How do we help our kids succeed when they fall short of our expectations? Jason and Jessica Wilde share 5 inspirational ways to keep kids motivated.

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We all know that failure is a fact of life.  Despite the short-term negative impacts of not meeting goals, most of us are also keenly aware that failure can actually be a good thing.  It is how we all learn and a way to know we are striving for ever higher goals.  But how does this relate to children?  How should we help them prepare?

Gifted kids and twice-exceptional kids are often difficult to motivate. Here are things to keep in mind when you’re motivating gifted kids.

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Motivating gifted children can be far more difficult than you think.  If not addressed, these children can easily become distracted and bored, even disruptive.  Here are some tips to help address common issues.

This dynamic duo is keepin’ it real.When President Barack Obama’s term is up next year, his wife Michelle is going to have a new career in rapping.

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It is a bit unconventional, but combine a music video, a rapper and the First Lady, and you have all the ingredients to help motivate teenagers.  This video has had over 1.8K views and it is growing  by the minute. Click to see why…

How can you help your kids stay motivated while learning a new language? Make learning fun by incorporating exciting games into their practice routine!

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Are you a language teacher?  Or perhaps you are a parent who wants to help their child learn a new language.  Whichever the case, this post includes more than 15 games to help make the learning experience more fun and to keep the kids motivated in the process.