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"Education is not the learning of the facts, but the training of the mind to think." - Albert Einstein
Sacred Heart's Enrichment Program provides support and resources for teachers, students and parents in order to best meet the needs of high ability students. Paula Fusco, Enrichment Coordinator, works with teachers to differentiate classroom curriculum/materials and challenge students at every level of learning.
Use the drop-down menus below to explore additional resources.
Knowledge Master – Question of the Day
Sign up for free to receive daily questions that cover a variety of subjects – math, history, science, geography, literature and more.
7 Little Words – a fun and challenging word game for older kids and adults
Kidz Clix – the premier play and learn website just for kids
Explore games and activities about a variety of topics such as Build It, Chess Club, Math Mania, Imagine This, Kidz Kitchen, Sudoku and many more.
7 Little Words for Kids – a fun and challenging word game to boost vocabulary
Bedtime Math – make math part of your daily routine with these fun challenge activities
Flow Free – an engaging and colorful strategy puzzle
Finger Physics – a game of physics in action and science experimentation all rolled into one
Scientifics Direct – trusted, inspired, educational and fun!
The source of gifts, gadgets and toys for all the science-enthusiasts in your life. From preschoolers to professors and from novices to specialists, the ‘go-to’ destination for anyone looking to have serious fun with serious science.
Fat Brain Toys – thousands of quality, open-ended toys, games and gifts that entertain AND educate
Find puzzles, games, interactive toys and more for everyone in the family – babies-adults! Topics include but are not limited to math, mazes, outdoor adventures, dragons, cooking, dancing, science, pets, history, photography, magic, robots, construction, fishing and so much more.
Mindware – brainy toys for kids of all ages
Explore a variety of topics such as anatomy, food science, planet exploration, fashion design, and architecture through games, hands on projects and models, workbooks, science labs and more.
For a complete guide to programs and classes in the Chicago-land, visit the Chicago Area Mensa Gifted Children’s Resources.
Questions? Please contact Paula Fusco, Enrichment Coordinator, at (773) 681-8483.
Weekend opportunities for discovery that allow gifted students to focus their curiosity and passion on a specific interest area such as engineering, computer science, creative writing, architecture, debate, algebra, government and many more. A wide variety of advanced and unique courses for children age 4 through grade 9.
In this TED Talk video, Carol Dweck researches "growth mindset" — the idea that we can grow our brain's capacity to learn and to solve problems. In this talk, she describes two ways to think about a problem that's slightly too hard for you to solve. Are you not smart enough to solve it ... or have you just not solved it yet? A great introduction to this influential field. Watch here.