Hillary MillerOct 4, 20233 minCreative thinking, engagement, and perseverance: How puzzles directly support gifted students Logic and wordplay puzzles present challenges that may not have immediate solutions, teaching solvers the value of persistence
Hillary MillerMar 3, 20232 minCollaborative Creative Thinking: How did you do that? We use the term “creative thinking” a lot in our work. As puzzle makers, my partner, Marcy and I have to be creative in our day-to-day...
Hillary MillerSep 30, 20222 minBloom’s Taxonomy: How do puzzles fit? I recently facilitated curriculum planning with a group of middle school science teachers. We used several resources for this planning...
Marcy TivolMar 5, 20212 min4 Creative Cooking Projects with Kidsmore fun ideas that celebrate creativity and the process of experimenting.
Hillary MillerFeb 5, 20212 min5 Ways to Celebrate Friendship with Kids this Valentine’s Daymy favorite ways I have found to have fun and build friendships in a distanced environment.
Marcy TivolJan 27, 20212 minNational Puzzle Day: Celebrating our Favorites!Everyday is “National Puzzle Day” at Solving Fun
Hillary MillerJan 21, 20214 minCard Games to Keep Kids EntertainedCards are easy, screen free ways to interact with others, they distract from boredom, and often twist your brain and spark a few laughs.
Hillary MillerJan 4, 20213 minHow to Teach Perseverance: 8 Strategies for Kids That Give UpSet reachable goals and focus on success (even if the milestones are small). Make a big deal when kids persevere and find success
Hillary MillerDec 21, 20202 minFun (Low to No Cost) Activities to Do With Kids During Winter BreakI hope to do some fun things with them (and away from screens as much as possible).