She works with children of all ages, but has seen the most success with the children who come from financially challenged families. Their behavior when the puzzle was first presented to them was one of confusion, they did not understand where to put the pieces. Soon, they were no longer trying to lock each piece together, they were using higher level thinking in order to solve the problem of putting the puzzle together in their heads. The other sibling was two years old and had not quite mastered the concept of reading. She was not reading like an adult or early reader, but she was looking at the pictures and when she recognized something familiar she would say that word, then mumble a little more.
Children are our tiny little miracles.
We need to give them a little push and show an interest in their lives. When they see how proud a parent or teacher or grandparent, aunt, or uncle is of something they have done, this success will continue. Parenting is not a spectator sport. A parent who sits back and watches their child achieve is not doing the child any good. But above all, love your child and express a great interest in his or her life.