MAY GT Newsletter
Talent Show, Project-Based and Genius Hour Showcase
Share your TALENT!
Do you have a talent that you would like to share with friends? We would love to have you join our May Talent Show and share yours.
Talent Show:
You can share music, singing, drama, magic, athletic skills, or really any skill that you have been working on learning this school year.
Project Showcase:
In addition to the talent show, you can share your projects that you have been creating this school year at the Project Showcase.
You can share a science project, art or photography that you have created, a poster that you have made, a story that you have written, or really anything related to content in your courses or something extra that you created this school year. We want to see what you have been making at home!
This class will combine all k-5 and 6 - 12.
K-5: Tuesday at 2:30pm
6-12: Wednesday at 3pm
May Enrichment Bingo!
Enrichment Bingo provides options for you and your students throughout each month. These activities are designed by grade-level, range across all subject-areas, provide hands-on activities, and support fun/interactive learning at home.
May Enrichment Bingo Links by Grade-Level:
Link to Star Wars Hour of Code: https://code.org/starwars
Art Contest Pictures!
You can vote for your favorite submissions here: VOTE HERE!
Elementary Art Submissions
kindergarten
Third and Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Middle School Art Submissions
Sixth Grade
601
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
High School
Kits Delivered to Your Home!
Kits Delivered to Your Home!
There are several programs that send hands-on kits in science, engineering, coding, and art that families can purchase.
KiwiCo: You will receive a $10 discount when you purchase kits through this link: Engineering and Art Kits
Steve Spangler Science: Science Kits
BitBox: This is a great program for purchase that teaches coding in a unique way. For a monthly fee, you can receive a box with instructional resources that guides your child through coding his/her own projects. You can receive your first project through email for free! Check out BitBox
Fun Financial Learning At - Home!
Families now have access to free tools to help their children learn about responsible personal finance.
The Oklahoma Council on Economic Education has produced a variety of learning tools you can download and use with your children, including activities, games, worksheets and recommended reading material.
Financial literacy is an area parents and teachers can begin discussing with their students as early as elementary school, and OCEE has provided materials for every grade group:
You can download the documents on their website and sign up for their newsletter for additional resources.
Write the World Competition
Each month Write the World holds a new competition for writers ages 13-18, developed around a particular idea or genre of writing, such as poetry, fantasy, sports journalism, or flash fiction. Competitions encourage students to dig deeper into the writing process, try out new genres, and share their work with a sea of eager readers.
And because a first draft is never perfect, students have the chance to receive peer and expert feedback before submitting their final piece.
2019-2020 Topics:
- November: Novel
- December: Creative Nonfiction (December Reflection)
- January: Writing for Children
- February: Environmental Journalism
- March: Op-Ed
- April: Poetry & Spoken Word
- May: One-Act Play
- June: Creative Nonfiction (Food)
- July: Sports
- August: Flash Fiction
- PDF of all the topics
What's Different about Write the World Competitions?
- Free Entry and Cash Prizes: The winning entrant receives $100, and the runner-up and best peer-reviewer receive $50.
- Professional Recognition: All three winners will be featured on our blog, with commentary from our guest judge.
John Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Mensa for Kids
National Association for Gifted Children
K12 Clubs!
K-8 Coding with CSFirst!
Elementary, Middle, and High School Coding!
Enjoy learning all about coding at code.org.
- Elementary Class Code: SKQHSN
- Middle School Class Code: BZXTHM
- High School Class Code: HCPBCR
Scratch Coding!
Get Epic!
This is a free reading site (during school hours only) that will allow your elementary students to have fun with reading. This is a great site that I highly recommend you utilize during school hours: https://www.getepic.com/app/profile-select
Class Code: nnm9448
ACT Prep
There is something for all grade-levels on this ACT Prep Site.
You can also check out the SAT/ACT prep on Khan Academy.
Your Gifted Student's Emotional Needs are Important
IMPORTANT - Middle and High School Students Start Planning for Your Future and Set Goals!
CLEP Testing
What is CLEP?
CLEP (the College-Level Examination Program®) offers 34 exams that cover intro-level college course material. With a passing score on one CLEP exam, you could earn three or more college credits at more than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities.
CLEP was created to help individuals with prior knowledge in a college course subject earn their degree efficiently and inexpensively. That prior learning could have taken place through advanced high school courses, independent reading and study, online courseware or textbooks, noncredit courses, or on-the-job training.
Key CLEP Facts:
- Students take CLEP exams on a computer at official CLEP test centers.
- CLEP exams contain multiple-choice questions.
- CLEP exams take about 90–120 minutes to complete, depending on the exam subject.
- CLEP exams are offered year-round at more than 2,000 CLEP test centers across the country.
- Students receive their CLEP exam scores immediately after completing the exam (except for College Composition and Spanish with Writing).
- More than 2,900 U.S. colleges and universities grant credit for CLEP.
The above information was taken from the CLEP Website
Please visit this site to learn more about CLEP testing and to determine if this is a good option for you.
Holly Wyers, Gifted and Talented Resource Coordinator
Email: hwyers@okvirtual.org
Website: https://hwyers.wixsite.com/ovca-gifted-talented
Phone: 405-259-9478 2076
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1028292917205902/
Summer Resources:
All Subjects:
Study Island: https://www.studyisland.com/
Fun at Home: https://www.breakoutedu.com/funathome
Wide Open School: https://wideopenschool.org/
Adventure Academy (not free, but discounted): https://www.adventureacademy.com/reactivation/
Khan Academy (All Subjects and SAT Prep): https://www.khanacademy.org/
Khan Academy for Kids: https://learn.khanacademy.org/khan-academy-kids/
IXL Learning path for Families: https://www.ixl.com/inspiration/family-learning
Games: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/
KidsDiscover: https://online.kidsdiscover.com/
Math:
Dreambox: https://www.dreambox.com/
Math Prodigy: https://www.prodigygame.com/
K-5 Math Learning: https://www.splashlearn.com/
Reading:
Big Universe: Available in the OLS, but also here for free: https://start.k12.com/national.html?st=big-universe&_ga=2.241358210.143119634.1585197645-947614206.1568660347
ReadWorks: https://www.readworks.org/
Free Reading Support Sites: https://hwyers.wixsite.com/bisonreading/reading
Reading Rockets: https://www.readingrockets.org/teaching/reading-basics/phonics
Reading Comprehension: https://www.raz-plus.com/ Free Trial
Read and Play: https://geronimostilton.com/US-en/home/
Scholastic Learn at Home: https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
ReadWorks: https://www.readworks.org/
Story Time: https://www.storylineonline.net/
History and Social Studies:
Oklahoma History: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/states/oklahoma/
Virtual Field Trips: https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/
Native Americans: https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/explore/native-americans/
Science:
Mystery Science: https://mysteryscience.com/school-closure-planning?from=mysterydoug-landing-banner
NASA for Kids: https://spaceplace.nasa.gov/
Exercise:
Activity and Exercise – young kids: https://www.gonoodle.com/
Fitness Blender: https://www.fitnessblender.com/
OKC Thunder Basketball Camps around Oklahoma: https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/release-summercamps-220407
Gifted Kids Book and Resources
Prufrock Press - Gifted Eduction Resources
Previous Newsletters:
School Year 19/20: https://www.smore.com/a27qe
School Year 20/21:
August 2020 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/9gram
September 2020 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/xqnyv
October 2020 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/q1pr0
November 2020 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/jcmx3
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January 2021 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/4qtnw
February 2021 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/jw7bg
March 2021 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/gz94a
April 2021 Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/nfg8q