Gifted and Talented in the Early Years

Margaret Sutherland is a Lecturer in Additional Support Needs at the University of Glasgow and Director of the Scottish Network for Able Pupils (SNAP).

′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

• Including the Gifted and Talented in the Early YearsIdentificationActivities and ResourcesPhysical Movement/Motor DevelopmentMusicLiteracy and LanguageMathematicsLearning is Fun and for All