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As the child starts to respond to adults, storybooks reading is a definite must. Homes that do not have books can have members of the familya retell stories their grandparents or parents told them, or flip through magazines or family photos with their babies.

These interactions with other family members are good, especially if there is much talking or conversations going on. Very soon, the child is able to handle things on her own like using a brush to paint or playing her own composition on the piano. Encourage all of these and allow for more opportunities to experiment or play. I have become a virtual tape recorder in telling parents that they should be very selective of the preschool or early learning experiences of their child. opportunities for play should be major factor in the selection of a school. Play allows the child to think, weigh things over, and most of all, create.

To validate his talents, the adult caregiver can ask an experience eye to preview the works of the child ( a visual artist for his painting or a concert pianist for a child’s talent would come next. Ask around. Perhaps a talented aunt or uncle would be the best mentor. Whatever it takes, the adult can take cues on recognizing a talented child by reading more about it and talking to various talented mentors about your child. You may have a talented child in your company.

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