Presented is a manual developed by the Manatee, Florida, program for gifted students which includes articles by leading thinkers, information on J. Guilford's structure of the intellect model, the importance of cognitive and affective balance, creative development, checklists, games, and other ideas for teachers of gifted students. Articles include the following titles and authors: "The Role of the Teacher of the Gifted" (E.P. Torrance), "Helping Children Know Themselves" (D. Sist), and "New Think" (E. DeBono). Offered are an explanation of Guilford's model and ten creativity lessons based on the model. The importance of affective and cognitive balance is considered in a section which includes F. Williams' model for implementing cognitive-affective behaviors in the classroom and associated teaching strategies and M. Seagoe's list of learning characteristics of gifted children. A major section provides suggestions for facilitating creativity and includes a checklist of teacher attitudes and goals, techniques of creative teaching, five lessons in stimulating creative talent, two simulation games, and ways to help children write creatively. Also provided is information on other checklists, guides, and offerings in the Manatee Gifted Program. Directions for such games as kalah and chess by notation are given as is a list of 65 ways for teachers to say "good for you". (DB)