Magic in the Middle

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Magic in the Middle

Hands-On Challenges That Create Joy for Middle School Gifted Learners

Teaching staff Teaching of gifted or talented students Teaching skills and techniques

Author: Jessica LaFollette

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Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 24th February 2026

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781040662366


Magic in the Middle

is your ultimate guide to creating a classroom filled with curiosity, collaboration, and creativity for gifted middle school learners!

Grounded in current research and enriched by years of hands-on classroom experience, this book provides 20 ready-to-use, practical lesson plans for gifted and high-ability learners.

Each lesson is thoughtfully crafted to be culturally responsive, aligned with national gifted education standards, and adaptable to diverse learning needs.

Centered around the theme of middle school magic, every chapter is a transformative blend of movement, mystery, mingling, and made-to-order differentiation.

These activities empower educators to move beyond screen-based learning, fostering active problem-solving, meaningful collaboration, and creative exploration.

Whether you're looking to spark joy, curiosity, or deeper intellectual engagement, Magic in the Middle equips educators at all career stages with the tools they need to balance academic rigor with the excitement of discovery.

Visit www.routledge.com/9781041108634 for digital support resources and video teaching examples from the author!

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