Is My Child Gifted

Is My Child Gifted?

• It's hard to tell if children are gifted at a very young age. Early walking and talking are two possible signs.
• Children develop at different rates and by the time children reach school the early talker and walker and the late walker and talker can be at the same level.
• There are things which suggest children are gifted such as:
  • having a lot of words which are clear
  • being able to do something for a long time
  • creating complex games from common objects
  • having an 'adult' sense of humour
  • being a good leader
  • preferring to make friends with older children.
• Whether your child is gifted or not, encourage their interests by:
  • taking them to places which will support their interest
  • finding books in libraries about that subject
  • not pushing - children have childlike emotions and physical growth even when they are 'bright'
  • encouraging their strengths, caring for others, music, movement, knowledge
  • encouraging social skills - children who don't have good social skills can feel left out at school.

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