Description

This book is a practical guide for pre-service and practising early childhood professionals and junior primary teachers,
to support them in understanding and meeting the needs of young children and their families.
This book addresses the myths and stereotypes, while detailing potential indicators of gifted development in young children.
It includes a range of practical strategies and suggestions for working with young gifted children in early childhood settings
and the first years of school.

Contents:
– A plain language introduction to concepts and definitions of giftedness, including the influences and important factors
in their learning and development
– Identifying signs of gifted or advanced development in young children and options for following up on suspected or
confirmed giftedness
– Practical strategies and ideas for supporting young gifted children in early childhood settings, including ideas for planning
programmes, within the context of the EYLF and other relevant state frameworks and including examples and case studies
– The transition to school, including addressing issues such as processes around early entry to school, full or partial grade
acceleration, school policies and practices and evidence of effective early years school programs
– Information and links to relevant resources