Gifted and Talented in the Early Years

In this book you will find: - practical and easily implemented lesson ideas for physical movement, maths, language and music; - guidance on how to make sure all children are given the opportunity to achieve; - practical ideas for the identification of able young children; - summaries of key ideas at the end of each chapter; - a glossary of terms. The ideas and activities have all been tried and tested by practitioners and show how to help gifted children to flourish and all children to benefit from imaginative approaches to learning. Most importantly, they are based on using resources already in common use in most early years settings which can be easily adapted. Teachers, nursery nurses, teaching assistants and advisers will find this book a down-to-earth guide to helping able young children and all young children make the most of educational opportunities.