The Gifted Preschooler
- Is alert beyond his/her years
- Has interests of older children or of adults in games and reading
- Is observant
- Has lots of ideas to share
- Uses unique and unusual ways of solving problems
- Wants to know how and why (subjective answers)
- Likes to pretend
- Older children call him or her to initiate play activities
- Asks a lot of questions about a variety of subjects
- Enjoys and responds to beauty
- Often finds and corrects own mistakes
- Is able to plan and organize activities
- Others seem to enjoy his/her company
- Makes up stories and has ideas that are unique
- Has remarkable memory and possesses vast information on matters he/she considers important
- Possesses a large and unusual vocabulary for his/her age
- Although advanced mentally, physical development is in close accordance with chronological age
- Seems to have a high prevalence of left-handedness and allergies.
- Often perceives his/herself as inept and is easily frustrated when unable to achieve what he/she wants
- Is highly sensitive, compassionate, and just
- Gets other children to do what he/she wants
- Likes to play organized games and is good at them
- Enjoys other people and seeks them out
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