Too often, gifted learners are shielded from struggle, leaving them unseen when challenges inevitably arise. This session reframes productive struggle not as failure, but as essential to growth, creativity, and resilience. Participants will explore research-based strategies for normalizing challenges in the gifted classroom, including scaffolding routines, reflective tools, and feedback practices that celebrate perseverance. Guidance will also be provided for communicating with parents, shifting the narrative from “ease equals giftedness” to “struggle builds strength.” Attendees will leave with practical tools—sample classroom routines, parent communication templates, and student reflection prompts—that empower learners to embrace complexity. By fostering resilience through productive struggle, educators ensure gifted learners are not only served with rigor but also supported in their journey toward confidence and independence.