|
|
|
 |
|
| Home | Coloring Pages | Printables | Puzzles | Crafts | Games | Origami | Holidays | Seasons | Themes | Jigsaws | Kids Jokes | Sudoku for Kids |
Educational |
Downloads |
Parenting Library |
Family Recipes |
Newsletter |
AV Baby |
Videos |
What's New |
Blog |
 |
Gifted Children: Could Your Child Be Gifted?
By Rita Milios
Gifted children are sometimes first identified when they excel in school, but most parents of gifted children suspect giftedness in their child before the child enters school. How can you tell if your child is gifted? What are the early signs? Consider the possibility of giftedness in your child if her or she exhibits the following traits: • Walks and talks at an early age • Has an exceptional memory • Has a long attention span • Is persistently curious • Expresses himself well for his age • Shows an early interest in, or understanding of, concepts (time, sharing, etc.) or logic • Learns to read before entering school Few children will exhibit all of these traits at once, and some gifted children even appear to be "slow starters," but later go on to catch up and excel. Albert Einstein was four before he talked and seven before he could read. If you suspect your child is gifted, what should you do? Testing done early on, before a child enters school is usually not as reliable as later testing. If you're impressed with your child's performance and wish to help him or her reach their full potential, simply offer a loving, stable environment, encouragement, and opportunities to learn. Give a very young child as much freedom of movement as is safely possible. Introduce the child to books by reading to them every day, and listening to them. Gifted children talk, talk, talk…and ask endless questions! So answer your child’s questions, and provide your child with as many outside experiences and activities as possible. Before school age, a gifted child is less interested in specific information than they are in simply learning about the world and figuring out how it works. Make your child’s world as rich and varied as possible. Finally, support your child. A gifted child, perhaps more than many other children, needs support and reassurance that they are loved and accepted just the way they are – for being themselves, not for being gifted.
Back to Parenting |
|||||||||||
|
Latest Articles...
Halloween
Party Games
Origins of
Halloween
Four Unique Treats To Give Out On
Halloween
Halloween Decorations
That Won't Break The Bank
Trick or Treating - Keep
Your Kids Safe
|
||||||||||
|
A Small Publishing Website Contact Us Sudoku for Kids Privacy Policy These pages are property of Activity Village and are for personal, classroom and library use only |
|||||||||||
