Thinking Games

CSG groups in fourth and fifth can look forward to some new thinking games to hone their reasoning skills. Claxton's PTO generously funded two sets of five games from ThinkFun - a company noted for it's challenging, brainy games. Thinkfun came to my attention from the work of educational researcher Carol Dweck, whose book Mindset sets forth that folks' aptitude or reasoning is NOT set in stone but can develop and grow.

My favorite quote from the day: "It's hard!" Of course it is, the better to grow your brain!!

Thanks PTO!

But, wait, there's more! Your friend and neighbor, Melissa Cole Essig, co-wrote an even bigger grant to get even more of these materials percolating through Claxton. Look for more to come!

Thanks, Melissa! You rock!

I'd be remiss if I didn't add that the second grant was from the North Carolina Association for Gifted and Talented, one of the strongest sources for gifted education and advocacy in these United States.

Here are some snaps of brains growing: