ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
Some students, such as the gifted, are quick learners and can become bored if the content and activities offered are not sufficiently stimulating or adapted to their intellectual level.
Boredom can lead to demotivation, disengagement and disruptive behavior in the classroom.
Inspiring reading
Books adapted to each student's reading level, exploring more advanced or unusual topics.
In-depth discussion and analysis of texts.
Mathematical challenges
Challenging math problems that require deep thinking and problem-solving skills
Mathematical competitions between students
Exhibition projects
Students must prepare an exhibition on a specific theme, using written, visual and oral supports to present their knowledge.
Class library
Set up a reading corner in the classroom, with a variety of books adapted to different reading levels, to promote independent reading and a love of books.
Digital resources
Educational applications, websites and interactive software offer additional learning activities tailored to the school curriculum.
Resources
Rallyreader
Oxford owl
Advance reading
TV5 World digital library
Lumni
Insiders
Young resourceful
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Independent learning projects
Students choose a topic that interests them and carry out an independent learning project, in which they explore the topic independently and present their findings.
Creative thinking strategies
Creative thinking techniques such as brainstorming, lateral or divergent thinking to help students generate original ideas.
Riddles and puzzles
Riddles and puzzles encourage logical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
Strategy games
Board games such as chess, checkers, crosswords or Go develop students' strategic, planning and decision-making skills.
Critical thinking activities
Activities that encourage students to question, analyze and evaluate information, such as solving moral dilemmas or discussing controversial issues, can be very effective.
Resources
Tangram
Books of riddles
Brainbox
Smartgames
Enigmas on every floor
Sherlock Holmes riddles
Mega puzzles
Father Fouras enigmas
Creative writing
Students write stories, poems, plays, etc., possibly with pictures, key words or sentence starters to stimulate their creativity.
Collaborative writing project
Group writing sessions where students can collaborate to write stories or plays.
Art projects
Artistic projects such as posters, sculptures, collages and videos to develop artistic expression and encourage imagination.
Role-playing games
Role-playing games where students can embody different characters and develop their ability to put themselves in other people's shoes and improvise.
Debates and discussions
Classroom debates on interesting topics encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and express their opinions creatively.
Construction challenges
Building sets such as blocks and Lego encourage students to design and build original structures.
Resources
Theater
Art projects
Building challenges
Role playing
Debates and discussions
Creative writing
Book of images
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Inspiring reading
Books adapted to each student's reading level, exploring more advanced or unusual topics.
In-depth discussion and analysis of texts.
Mathematical challenges
Challenging math problems that require deep thinking and problem-solving skills
Mathematical competitions between students
Exhibition projects
Students must prepare an exhibition on a specific theme, using written, visual and oral supports to present their knowledge.
Class library
Set up a reading corner in the classroom, with a variety of books adapted to different reading levels, to promote independent reading and a love of books.
Digital resources
Educational applications, websites and interactive software offer additional learning activities tailored to the school curriculum.
Resources
Rallyreader
A website offering reading worksheets adapted to different reading levels, with quizzes to assess students’ comprehension. https://rallyreader.com/Oxford owl
A library of activities and resources for every stage of the learning journey, curated by the team at Oxford University Press. HomeAdvance reading
The incorruptibles collection: a selection of books suitable for every grade level Bibliomania: a website with a vast collection of free online books http://www.bibliomania.comTV5 World digital library
An online library with books, videos and interactive exercises to enrich reading and listening comprehension in French apprendre.tv5monde.comLumni
A French online educational platform offering interactive educational content, videos, games and exercises in various subjects https://www.lumni.fr/Insiders
A series of board games, activity books and mobile apps to review and deepen knowledge in different disciplines by Play BacYoung resourceful
A French association that offers fun science workshops and experiments for children, encouraging them to explore the world around them https://www.lespetitsdebrouillards.org/section under construction
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Independent learning projects
Students choose a topic that interests them and carry out an independent learning project, in which they explore the topic independently and present their findings.
Creative thinking strategies
Creative thinking techniques such as brainstorming, lateral or divergent thinking to help students generate original ideas.
Riddles and puzzles
Riddles and puzzles encourage logical thinking, problem solving and creativity.
Strategy games
Board games such as chess, checkers, crosswords or Go develop students' strategic, planning and decision-making skills.
Critical thinking activities
Activities that encourage students to question, analyze and evaluate information, such as solving moral dilemmas or discussing controversial issues, can be very effective.
Resources
Tangram
The aim of Tangram is to reproduce drawings using the pieces contained in a square.Books of riddles
A collection of riddles and puzzles for children, inviting them to exercise their logical thinking and solve challenging problems.Brainbox
A series of board games to stimulate children’s memory, observation and thinking skills.Smartgames
A brand of puzzle and logic games offering a variety of puzzles for children, adapted to different levels of difficulty.Enigmas on every floor
A book of riddles suitable for primary school children, with solutions explained to develop logical thinking.Sherlock Holmes riddles
150 puzzles for all levels requiring logic and analysis.Mega puzzles
A book full of puzzles, logic games and mathematical challenges to stimulate students’ cognitive abilities.Father Fouras enigmas
A book featuring a collection of riddles for children, inspired by the famous character from the French TV show ‘Fort Boyard’. - CREATIVE ADVANCED PROGRAMMING
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Creative writing
Students write stories, poems, plays, etc., possibly with pictures, key words or sentence starters to stimulate their creativity.
Collaborative writing project
Group writing sessions where students can collaborate to write stories or plays.
Art projects
Artistic projects such as posters, sculptures, collages and videos to develop artistic expression and encourage imagination.
Role-playing games
Role-playing games where students can embody different characters and develop their ability to put themselves in other people's shoes and improvise.
Debates and discussions
Classroom debates on interesting topics encourage students to develop critical thinking skills and express their opinions creatively.
Construction challenges
Building sets such as blocks and Lego encourage students to design and build original structures.
Resources
Theater
Scenes to read and perform 5-8 years old Little comedies for children aged 7 to 11 Little philosophical plays: 8-12 years, éditions RetzArt projects
La mallette des arts by Djeco Les créations en folie by BukiBuilding challenges
LEGO Classic by LEGO Geomag by GeomagworldRole playing
Time’s Up Kids by AsmodeeDebates and discussions
Philéas et Autobule, a bimonthly magazine dedicated to introducing philosophy to an audience of 8- to 13-year-old.Creative writing
I write stories Usborne Little Creative Writing Workshops Usborne Kids Love creative writing workshopBook of images
A collection of richly illustrated books on various subjects (history, science, art, etc.) that can inspire students for art projects, by Fleurus.