The following are common characteristics of gifted children, although not all will necessarily apply to every gifted child: • Has an extensive and detailed memory, particularly
in a
specific area of interest • Has advanced vocabulary for his or her age; uses precocious language • Has communication skills advanced for his or her age and is able to express ideas and feelings • Asks intelligent and complex questions • Is able to identify the important characteristics of new concepts and problems • Learns information quickly • Uses logic
in arriving at common sense answers • Has a broad base of knowledge; a large quantity of information • Understands abstract ideas and complex concepts • Uses analogical thinking, problem solving, or reasoning • Observes relationships and sees connections • Finds and solves difficult and unusual problems • Understands principles, forms generalizations, and uses them
in new situations • Wants to learn and is curious • Works conscientiously and has a high degree of concentration
in areas of interest • Understands and uses various symbol systems • Is reflective about learning • Is enraptured by a
specific subject • Has
reading comprehension skills advanced for his or her age • Has advanced writing abilities for his or her age • Has strong artistic or musical abilities • Concentrates intensely for long
periods of
time, particularly
in a
specific area of interest • Is more aware, stimulated, and affected by surroundings • Experiences extreme positive or negative feelings • Experiences a strong physical reaction to emotion • Has a strong affective memory, re-living or re-feeling things long after the triggering event
Pilchuck Glass School, call for applicants: Professional Artist
in Residence (PAiR) Program Applications accepted after October 1st, Annually The PAiR program offers experienced professional artists the independent use of Pilchuck's facilities for a
specific period of
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