Dr.Reef's Blog: Unlocking the Gift

How to Build Grit in Gifted Children: Embracing Complexity and Asynchrony "Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally"On September 18, 2025, Steppingstone School hosted our first Parent Support Forum of the year, featuring guest speaker Kristin Cotts, LPC from the Center for Identity Potential inLeer más »

A Journey into Teaching: Dr. Morse’s Reflections from the Upper Elementary Classroom "Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally"The Upper Elementary class started on December 17, 2024, when its first student, Francis Hyun, began attending Steppingstone as a 4th grade student. Until then, I hadLeer más »

Why Project-Based Learning is the Key to Success for Gifted Students at Steppingstone School "Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally"At Steppingstone School, education is not just about memorizing facts—it’s about fostering curiosity, independence, and deep learning. For over four decades, our school has beenLeer más »

Innovative Teaching Strategies at Steppingstone School: Tailoring Education for Gifted Learners "Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally"At Steppingstone School, every gifted child is seen, heard, and truly understood. Traditional classrooms often aren't equipped to meet the fast-paced learning and complex emotional needs of giftedLeer más »

Reflective Parenting: Breaking Cycles and Building Stronger Bonds "Steppingstone is dedicated to providing a learning environment for the unique needs of gifted children – academically, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally"On Wednesday, February 5th, we held our second Parent Support Forum on the topic of Reflective Parenting with guest speaker Dr. Ira Glovinsky. Dr. Glovinsky has a deep-rooted connection to SteppingstoneLeer más »