Dooley PACE

Dear teachers and staff, students and families - have a great school year! 🎒 ✏️ 🍎 Sketchnote via @ValentinaESL

Our @DooleyElem Specialists are ready to greet our Dragons for the 1st Day of School tomorrow! @Plano_Schools @PISDLearns #ItAllBeginsHere #GrowGlowGo

Designing for Depth PD with Andi McNair. So many great ideas to get my students to dive deep! @mcnairan3 @Plano_Schools @PISDLearns #TeamPlanoISD #ItAllBeginsHere 🌊 🏄‍♀️

Did you know? Parents of advanced learners and GT-identified students can access a library of free webinar recordings on topics related to GT parenting, hosted by @TXGifted. To view these recordings, visit txgifted.org/webinar #GTFamilies #RISDBelievesInAllAbilities

The registration deadline for Plano ISD's Summer Enrichment programs is approaching fast! Families who have completed the pre-registration process can register for their child's courses. The deadline is April 18 or when courses are full. 📝pisd.edu/summerschool #TeamPlanoISD

🚨Registration and payment for Plano ISD's Summer Enrichment Programs is 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡!🚨 Families who completed the pre-registration process may now register and pay for their child’s enrichment courses. 📝pisd.edu/summerschool #TeamPlanoISD

Dooley’s 3rd-5th Coding Club programming Minecraft Hero’s Journey in @codeorg.

Dooley teachers engaged in learning ways to differentiate stations for advanced learners! #giftedupdate

Curiosity isn't just about asking questions; it's about exploring the unknown. When you seek novelty, your brain gets a workout, pushing the boundaries of understanding and stimulating neuroplasticity. What if every new experience could reshape your brain? The brain thrives on novelty. Encountering something new or unexpected is like a jolt to your neural network, encouraging growth and adaptability. This is why explorers of the world and ideas often have dynamic, flexible minds. Imagine challenging your brain with something new every day. Curiosity drives this exploration, leading to the release of neurotrophic factors like BDNF, which support neuron survival and growth. Exploring new ideas is literally good for your brain's health! What if we could make the familiar fascinating again? Curiosity helps us see the world anew, even in our everyday life. By reframing the ordinary, we invite novelty into our routine, keeping our brain engaged, adaptable, and ready for learning. Embrace the unknown. Challenge yourself with new environments, ideas, or skills. Curiosity-Based Thinking isn't just about discovering the world; it's about discovering your brain's potential to change, grow, and thrive on the novel and the unknown. Stay curious! Matt Sources: "Curiosity and interest: The benefits of thriving on novelty and challenge" by T. B. Kashdan and P. J. Silvia. "The Power of Curiosity: How Linking Inquisitiveness to Innovation Could Help Address Our Energy Challenges" by RSA Social Brain Centre, discussing the link between curiosity, novelty, and brain development. "Curiosity Prepares the Brain for Better Learning" by Daisy Yuhas, covering the biological aspects of curiosity. "The Book of What If...?: Questions and Activities for Curious Minds" by Matt Murrie, where he encourages readers to explore "what if" scenarios to stimulate curiosity and innovation. "Curiosity and pathways to well-being and meaning in life: Traits, states, and everyday behaviors" by Todd Barrett Kashdan and Michael F. Steger, highlighting how curiosity leads to personal growth and well-being through exploration.

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“Looking for great toys for bright kids? I’ve got a list of toys that make great Christmas gifts (or other holiday gift) or birthday presents.” search.app/ZyBLifg7Jm55ER…

“In November/December of each year I post gift ideas for great products for children. I started calling it my “Gifts for the Gifted” series since I teach elementary gifted students.” Source: Engage Their Minds search.app/zxc9rELaaaZPFw…

So true. 🧡 🌐 teachergoals.com

@edutopia Love this!! Thanks for sharing!

As soon as we've learned something, we start to forget it. Here are 5 research-backed strategies you can use when you need to make something stick.

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Red Ribbon Week + Halloween with my team! 🎃 ❤️ 👻 🖍️ @DooleyElem

Loved seeing some of my former students volunteering at @DooleyElem this morning! 💙@PlanoEastXCTF

Fun twist on a “Get to Know You” activity with hexagonal thinking! Great collaboration and flexible thinking by @Dooley4th PACE students. @DooleyElem