Family Game Night: Building Resilience, Problem Solving & Flexibility
January 12, 2027
6:00 - 7:00 PM CT
Board games aren't just for rainy days — they're one of the easiest ways to help your gifted child build real-life skills right at your kitchen table. Losing a round, working through a tricky rule, or waiting your turn all give kids gentle, low-stakes practice at bouncing back, thinking on their feet, and rolling with change. Join us for a fun, hands-on look at how a regular family game night can quietly grow your child's resilience, problem-solving, and flexibility — no lectures, no extra homework, just games you already love to play. 
Anna Wieland, M.Ed., is a passionate gifted education expert and author with over 20 years experience helping students reach their highest potential. She has designed curriculum, published articles, and shared her expertise on both state and national stages. As past president for Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Anna is a trusted voice in the field, known for inspiring educators with practical strategies and a deep commitment to advancing high quality programs for gifted learners.
Emily Hollett, M.Ed., brings energy and practical strategies to state and national audiences. With over a decade dedicated to serving gifted learners in the classroom, she has designed award-winning curriculum and is a trusted mentor to new and emerging gifted teachers. As past president for Tennessee Association for the Gifted, Emily is a respected leader known for equipping educators with actionable strategies and a passionate drive to elevate programs that truly meet the needs of gifted learners.
oard games aren't just for rainy days — they're one of the easiest ways to help your gifted child build real-life skills right at your kitchen table. Losing a round, working through a tricky rule, or waiting your turn all give kids gentle, low-stakes practice at bouncing back, thinking on their feet, and rolling with change. Join us for a fun, hands-on look at how a regular family game night can quietly grow your child's resilience, problem-solving, and flexibility — no lectures, no extra homework, just games you already love to play.Board games aren't just for rainy days — they're one of the easiest ways to help your gifted child build real-life skills right at your kitchen table. Losing a round, working through a tricky rule, or waiting your turn all give kids gentle, low-stakes practice at bouncing back, thinking on their feet, and rolling with change. Join us for a fun, hands-on look at how a regular family game night can quietly grow your child's resilience, problem-solving, and flexibility — no lectures, no extra homework, just games you already love to play.
The Zoom link will be emailed the week of the webinar.
Susannah Richards is a professor who teaches literacy, literature, and teacher pedagogy courses. She reads lots and lots of books. She has served on the 2013 John Newbery Committee, 2017 Geisel Award Committee, and chaired the 2025 Boston Globe Horn Book Award committee. She regularly presents at national and state conferences on escalating English Language Arts for all students, highlights new books, and collaborates with teachers, librarians, and families all over the country. Follow her on Instagram @SussingOutBooks.Susannah Richards is a professor who teaches literacy, literature, and teacher pedagogy courses. She reads lots and lots of books. She has served on the 2013 John Newbery Committee, 2017 Geisel Award Committee, and chaired the 2025 Boston Globe Horn Book Award committee. She regularly presents at national and state conferences on escalating English Language Arts for all students, highlights new books, and collaborates with teachers, librarians, and families all over the country. Follow her on Instagram @SussingOutBooks.
