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Gifted and Talented in the Early Years

Practical Activities for Children aged 3 to 6

Second Edition
By: Margaret Sutherland

Combining theoretical perspectives with practical activities, the Second Edition of Gifted and Talented in the Early Years offers clear guidance on how to ensure you and your setting can identify and provide for very young children in your care who are gifted and talented. With an emphasis on providing the best learning opportunities for all, there is advice for teachers and all staff working in early years settings. Everything suggested has been tried and tested by author Margaret Sutherland in her work with children over many years as a specialist in this field.

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Product Details

Grade Level: PreK-12
ISBN: 9781446211090
Published By: Sage UK
Year: 2012
Page Count: 144
Publication date: April 04, 2013

Price: $57

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Description

Combining theoretical perspectives with practical activities, this book offers clear guidance on how to ensure you and your setting can identify and provide for very young children in your care who are gifted and talented. With an emphasis on providing the best learning opportunities for all, there is advice for teachers and all staff working in early years settings. Everything suggested has been tried and tested by the author in her work with children over many years as a specialist in this field.

New to this new edition is:

Information on recent research and new thinking in the field
International views of gifted and talented young children
Links to the early years curriculum
New activities and ideas
Extended coverage for young children aged 3 to 6

There are lots of ideas for things to try out in your setting, and practical activities for parents to try out at home.

Author(s)

Margaret Sutherland

Margaret Sutherland is a lecturer in Additional Support Needs and is Programme Leader for the Masters in Inclusive Education and the Certificate/Diploma in Support for Learning/Special Educational Needs. She is also Project Leader for the Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP) anad Depute Director of the Centre for Research and Development in Adult and Lifelong Learning (CR&DALL). Margaret is a member of the Glasgow Centre for International Development.

Table of Contents

Including the Gifted and Talented in the Early Years

Identification

Activities and Resources

Physical Movement/Motor Development

Music

Literacy and Language

Mathematics

Learning is Fun and for All

Reviews

'This new edition advocates an inclusive approach and updates current theories, research and best practices in the field. The text incorporates 21st century skills, cultural perspectives and international education, and focuses on how to create appropriately challenging activities for the young gifted and talented child'
Gillian Eriksson, Coordinator: Gifted Education Program, School of Teaching,
Learning and Leadership, University of Central Florida

'This expanded edition builds on Margaret's approach to teaching and learning, making us think how we can best include gifted and talented children in our early years settings. By providing opportunities for young children to learn from each other and from their communities and families, gifted and talented young learners can be appropriately challenged and recognised within an inclusive setting'
-Peter Merrotsy, Senior Lecturer in Gifted and Talented Education,
University of New England, Australia

'This is a very helpful and practical book that will help you to further cater for all children in your settings'
-Early Years Educator

Other Titles in: Early Childhood Education | Early Childhood Gifted & Talented | Gifted & Talented Education

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For Instructors

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