Do you have a bright and talented or gifted child? There is no simple answer to this question. To be absolutely positive one way or the other, you should have your child tested through your school district or private educational professional. In the meanwhile, here are a few general characteristics you could look for. These are offered only as general observations, and are not appropriate to children of all ages. That being said, you might have a bright and talented or gifted child if he or she: Reads at an early age, often before five Relates well with adults, maybe even better than with children of the same age Has strong convictions and opinions Is very curious Can think in the abstract Is critical of himself or herself Asks a lot of questions Understands jokes and stories above his or her age Undertakes large projects Is concentrated and focused Makes good guesses at things Has seemingly unconventional ideas Invents Sees himself or herself as “different” from the other kids Solves problems well Understands cause and effect Has a well-developed sense of right and wrong Likes to learn for the sake of learning Can both abstract and synthesize ideas Might be experiencing discipline issues at school; especially at staying focused Observes well Has a well-developed vocabulary Fantasizes Does not always respond well to external motivation like stars and stickers Becomes uninterested when things slow down Can be critical of self and others Exhibits uneven, or asynchronous, development of his or her emotional, social, physical and academic levels

Information about Gifted Children

How can Bright Pennies meet the individual needs of bright and gifted children?

Many of the brightest children today have not been identified and accordingly are not as challenged as they should be to nurture their development. Even once they have been identified, frustrated parents and teachers can still find it difficult to meet their distinctive needs. Finding resources that fulfil their needs and support their potential can be daunting. That is why Bright Pennies was created.

Bright Pennies has reviewed the top educational and creative products on the market, and has assembled a unique collection of products and services that can help parents and teachers meet their bright and talented children’s needs!

Why is it so important for bright and talented children of all ages to have these kinds of resources? The latest studies available point out that despite what might or might not happen at school, the bright children’s learning activities and play while at home allow them the time and freedom, and support from their families to develop their gifts in a way that best meets their needs. Outstanding teachers recognize that it is critical for the learning and fun to expand outside of the school, and this is why the products and support that Bright Pennies can offer your family and classroom are so important in today’s world!

Bright Pennies provides the most enriching educational resources and finest brain-based products available, including distinctive books and unique and challenging puzzles, games, and toys. Bright Pennies has reviewed the top educational and creative products on the market, and has assembled a unique collection of products and services that can help parents and teachers meet their children’s needs!

For Teachers. Our products are perfect for classroom creative stations, for students who need independent enrichment, and as resources for lessons that promote learning and develop cognitive skills.

For Parents. Bright children’s play and learning activities while at home with Bright Pennies products allow them the time, freedom, and the support from their families to develop their creative gifts in a way that best meets their individual needs.

Many toys, games and academic supplies that imply that they are intended for bright children simply do not provide the kinds of intellectual stimulation that distinctive products from Bright Pennies do. Bright and talented children need games and toys that will push their abilities and keep them focused, and merely purchasing toys that are labeled for older children isn’t the answer. Our exceptional products are linked to the Multiple Intelligences, and promote age-appropriate independent reasoning, higher-order thinking skills and abstract thinking inside of the classroom or the home – all characteristics of a bright and gifted child.  And, they’re fun!

At Bright Pennies you will find everything you need to cultivate your young scientist, actor, doctor, pilot, teacher or rock star! Be sure to think about which of the core intelligences best describe your child as you are selecting your Brilliant Things, and as you shop, be sure to look for the Multiple Intelligences icon associated with each item!