Upon investigation, she learned the child fell off the seat one day, a discovery that enabled her to intervene effectively. Create solutions with the child Once the trouble spot is identified, using child-driven solutions increases the child's sense of mastery. It also insures the likelihood of success and teaches the child how to solve future problems more independently. Keeping the excitement about learning is essential for all children, especially for those who may be advanced in certain areas. Children develop at different rates and this may be particularly apparent in the early grades.
Children can also vary with respect to their cognitive and emotional maturity.
Thus, there can be a wide range of abilities within one child and among different children. Finding the best environment to fit this complex mix is the task of parents and educators. BACK TO TOP Helping the child who is precocious Develop a child's interests It is fine to encourage a child to pursue a particular passion, skill, or interest. This should be done according to the pace and motivation of the child rather than by a parent's intent to push the child ahead. Children need a range of experiences to increase the depth of their knowledge and to provide needed perspective.