Click Here to Download: https://ouo.io/Q866Ph Challenging the Gifted Child An Open Approach to Working with Advanced Young Readers By: Margaret Stevens Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers Print ISBN: 9781843105701, 1843105705 eText ISBN: 9781846428531, 184642853X Pages: 192 Copyright year: 2008 Format: PDF Available from $ 29.95 USD SKU 9781846428531 Gifted children are quick on the uptake, can be frustrated by repetition and easily become impatient when unchallenged. Challenging the Gifted Child outlines a tried and tested approach for encouraging able children to focus their active minds in a productive way and discover the joy and value of reading. The author explains the criteria for choosing appropriate reading for the child and describes ways to help deepen their understanding of both literature and language. Using examples from the author's extensive experience, this book encourages the development of independent learning skills and will help parents and educators to create a personalized reading programme for a gifted child at home or small groups of children in school. Photocopiable materials are included, along with samples of reading lists for different age groups. This book provides practical advice for working with advanced young readers and will be an ideal resource for anyone who has responsibility for educating a gifted child.
