A unit on "greeness" for young gifted children emphasized language development through encouragement of vocabulary and helped children accommodate their uneven development. (CL)

Parents can pursue expansion of ideas with their preschoolers in areas of math, science, social, and reading awareness. General recommendatons and suggestions for activities with the preschooler are offered. (CL)

The rationale, development, and organization of a program for gifted/talented preschool children are considered. (CL)

Parents are given suggestions of home activities to stimulate their preschool child who may be exceptionally bright, creatively gifted, advanced in reading or advanced in math. It is recommended that parents use these activities in spontaneous play situations. (CL)

A pumpkin patch is one way to incorporate sensory experiences, language, expressive writing, and art activities into a project for preschool and school aged gifted children. (CL)

A teacher of gifted primary students reviews findings from a parent questionnaire, describes common features of gifted preschoolers, considers family problems such as discipline related to having a gifted family member, and stresses the importance of children deciding their own future. (CL)

The article describes the Chapel Hill Gifted Handicapped Project (housed at the University of North Carolina) designed to develop a model and field tested curricula for gifted and handicapped preschoolers. (SBH)

The section includes four articles on the use of computers for gifted students. Topics covered include basic information for parents, care and operating routines, a curriculum guide for computer literacy, the computer's role in problem solving, and computer applications for mathematically gifted students. (CL)

Counseling gifted preschoolers may prevent later underachievement and identify the need for intervention with children at risk for learning problems. Counseling goals include establishing a realistic self concept, helping children explore and label feelings, and coordinating resources for comprehensive assessment and intervention. (CL)

Remarks of nationally recognized leaders in gifted education are summarized from a 1982 meeting to discuss development of preschool gifted programs in Louisiana. Discussion focuses on identification, curriculum, teacher preparation, evaluation, and parent participation. (CL)

Reponses to four letters from parents and a teacher of gifted children, relating to truancy in a gifted teenager; development of a regional gifted program; strategies appropriate for a primary gifted program; and instructional activities for a parent to use with her preschool age gifted child. (SBH)