Unlocking Summer Adventures: Dive into Steppingstone’s 2025 Summer Camps! “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally“ As the school year winds down, the quest for a summer filled with both fun and learning begins. Look no further than Steppingstone School’s 2025 Summer Day Camps, where…
Project-Based Learning at Steppingstone School “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally“ Education today must inspire creativity, independence, and resilience. Steppingstone School embraces this through project-based learning (PBL), fostering essential skills like planning, research, and public speaking. Project-Based Learning at Steppingstone School Since the 1980s,…
Supporting Gifted Children: Insights from Steppingstone School’s Parent Support Forum “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally“ Gifted children are remarkable individuals with unique talents and challenges that require understanding and thoughtful guidance. At Steppingstone School’s inaugural parent support forum, guest speaker Kristin Cotts shared…
Why Steppingstone School is Ideal for Gifted Learners’ Success “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally“ Gifted learners often face unique challenges in traditional classrooms, where their fast-paced learning and exceptional abilities can go unrecognized. At Steppingstone School, we understand the specific needs of gifted…
The Steppingstone Approach: Tailored Education for Gifted Students “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally“ Gifted learners often need more than what traditional classrooms provide, as their unique abilities require specialized attention and a tailored approach to help them reach their full potential. This is…
Nurturing Gifted Minds at Steppingstone School “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally“ In the world of education, every child is a unique story waiting to be written. For gifted children, this story often begins with a spark of brilliance that needs the right environment…
The Role of Teachers in Child Development “Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally” Building a Strong Foundation for Future Success of Gifted Children The education of a gifted child is a task that requires a specialized approach and constant attention. Teachers play a fundamental…
“Don’t always believe everything your brain tries to tell you.” I can be pretty full of myself. I fall into the trap of thinking that what I’m concerned about is the most important thing going on in my life. I get preoccupied with what’s going on in the world around
Sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and I wonder “What happens to my students. Did I have an impact on them? Was it positive or negative? Where are they now? Did I teach them anything they find valuable today?” The Tale of Two Educational Environments:
Engineers Should Be Problem-Solvers One of my son-in laws works for a company that builds ships for the U.S. Navy like the one shown above. He’s in charge of a couple of hundred engineers that do the design work. From time to time he confides to me that good engineers