Mrs.Gorski,+I+Think+I+Have+the+Wiggle+Fidgets

Title: __Mrs. Gorski, I Think I Have the Wiggle Fidgets__ Author: Barbara Esham Illustrators: Mike and Carl Gordon Publisher: Mainstream Connections, 2008

Basics: Ages: Elementary students Type: Picture book with well written text Length: 30 pages Categories: Managing curiosity and a high energy level in the classroom

Main Character (s): David Sheldon - about 10 years old, an imaginative, gifted student Mrs. Gorski- David's teacher David's parents

Reviews: People's Choice

Personal recommendation: I think this is a great book for a high energy G/T student. It relates a problem that an active student would identify with, and offers some possible solutions. I especially liked the way the main character used his strengths to help himself come up with a solution to his problem of being too active and unfocused in the classroom. The book shows an understanding of some of the issues that might cause difficulties for a G/T child, while at the same time respecting that child's abilities to be part of the solution.

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Posted by: Patty Cordrey