Tolerate neither elitist attitudes nor anti-gifted discrimination. Take time to listen to responses that may at first appear to be off-target. Gifted children are often divergent thinkers who get more out of a story or remark and have creative approaches to problems. Hear them out, and help them elaborate on their ideas. Provide opportunities for independent investigations in areas of interest.
Gifted children are often intensely, even passionately, curious about certain topics.
Facilitate their in-depth explorations by teaching research skills as needed. Be aware of the special needs of gifted girls. Encourage them to establish realistically high-level educational and career goals, and give them additional encouragement to succeed in math and science. Please see disclaimer . If you have a question or wish to report an error, please write to Patsy Everson-Stewart.