Indice dei contenuti per December 2025 in Magic Logic

Gifted kids are a bit like snowflakes, no two are ever the same, and each one shines in their own way. Some think faster, some imagine bigger, and some see patterns in the clouds that others miss completely. That spark of giftedness can be thrilling, but it can also be confusing at times, for both kids and parents. That’s where Magic Logic Magazine steps in, your monthly guide to understanding gifted learners and helping them grow without burning out. We bring expert advice, creative challenges, and stories that make giftedness feel more like a journey than a label. Whether your child is mastering math at lightning speed or painting galaxies before breakfast, our goal is to help them stay curious, confident, and balanced. This holiday season, let’s celebrate the magic…

1. Circle any of the emojis above that show how you were/are feeling today. 2. Choose two or more words from the list to describe how you feel today. Can’t find your emotions there? Feel free to use other words. Write them on the line below: I think these feelings are: (You can circle both if you feel both.) ○ uncomfortable ○ comfortable EMOTIONS LIST: angry annoyed anxious ashamed brave calm cheerful confused discouraged distracted embarrassed excited guilty happy hopeful jealous lonely loved nervous offended scared thoughtful tired uncomfortable unsure worried Do you need to meet with_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _to talk about this further? (Circle YES or NO).…

INFORMATION Have you ever experienced a power failure? Have you ever had a “water failure”? During a water failure you would turn on your faucet and find that no water comes out? If you get your water from a public water system, the answer is probably, no, because water pressure is very reliable and REDUCES the need for electrical power. Water towers come in all shapes and sizes, and they serve two purposes. They provide extra water during high demand, usually mornings and evenings, or they provide water during emergencies, such as power outages or fires. All water towers work the same way. Water towers are simple raised tanks of water. Water towers are raised up because they need the water pressure to push water into a town’s pipes naturally…

Across Mistletoe, e.g. “__ want for Christmas …” “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” director Howard __, meenie, miney, mo Word with box and car Forever and a day North Pole way for Vixen and Blixen Prefix with cycle “__the land of the free …” Reviewer of tax returns: Abbr. __hit (single) By__and bounds Drum sound from a poor boy of song Like many flea market items __Paulo, Brazil Kwik-E-Mart guy on “The Simpsons” What one might do before joining the chorus? Lamb’s lament “__to a Nightingale” Like some craft show displays Yule dessert request of song Square footage measures Not outside “You betcha!” New Deal dambuilding org. Grade between bee and dee Rudolph’s unusual anatomical feature “__ the season to be jolly” Santa’s vehicle Country star LeAnn Built like Santa…

Name_______________ Date__________ JOLLY GINGERBREAD COMPETITION Each year, the Johnson and Justice families have a contest to see which child can build the best gingerbread house. Use the clues below to determine how each child placed in the competition! Sophie’s design finished three places before Audrey’s. Jackson’s place is a multiple of three. Trey did not finish first. Annie’s place is a factor of nine. Audrey placed one behind Annie. Grayson’s finished one place ahead of Jackson. Place in Competition HINT-Put an X if the choices aren’t a match and an O if they are. ANSWER KEY Each year, the Johnson and Justice families have a contest to see which child can build the best gingerbread house. Use the clues below to determine how each child placed in the competition! Sophie’s…

SUPPLIES WILL VARY: GLUE, CONSTRUCTION PAPER, FEATHERS, TOILET PAPER ROLLS, SMALL BOXES, COLORED PENCILS, PIPE CLEANERS, BEADS, SEQUINS, ETC. THE STUDENTS WILL: RESEARCH BIRD FEATURES DRAW WRITE CREATE A BIRD DURATION: 3-4 HOURS OF LEARNING TIME Introduction: Birds are beautiful, unique creatures. They are designed with so many different characteristics (adaptations) that contribute to their survival. In this lesson, you are going to learn about different bird features and use your imagination to design your own bird. DAY 1 First, let’s focus on three main bird features: beaks, feet, and feathers. Some beaks are used to reach nectar, while others are designed to crack seeds. Their feet are designed in many different ways as well. Some are used for perching, while others are designed to swim (or both). The same…

Teacher Materials | You will need: Unique Water Towers Display page Measuring tape or yardstick Measuring cup and water Masking Tape (you may offer extra) A protected place to test in case water spills. I find butcher paper works well (or a plastic tub, the sink, go outdoors etc…) Suggested Materials Per Team: 1 clear paper or plastic cup 20 plastic straws 24 inches of masking tape 12×12 inch of aluminum foil Scissors Ruler 1. Pass out one copy of the Creative Builder Handout to each team. 2. Read the challenge as a group. Share Unique Water Towers Display. 3. Inform the teams of the materials they will be provided. These are the only materials they may use. (They may not use the scissors or the ruler as part of…

HOW DO LOGIC PUZZLES WORK? Logic puzzles use a grid to help keep track of your deductive reasoning as you read the clues. You use an “O” to show a match or something you know, and an “X” to show something you know doesn’t go together. Let’s take a look at how this works! Let’s use these clues to figure out what everyone’s favorite fruit is! Clues: 1. One of the girls likes blackberries the best. 2. Ryan doesn’t care for mangos, and John loves oranges! Every time you put a “O” you must fill the rest of that row AND column with “X”s! When doing a larger puzzle with multiple grids, only fill in the rows and columns in that small grid. There should be bold lines to show…