Gifted children have the potential to achieve exceptional results in many areas. In order for them to fully realize this potential, they need the help and support of their environment, including their teachers. Gifted education specialist Claudia Völkening illustrates in this compact volume how gifted children "tick." She fosters understanding of the experiences of highly gifted children who are under-challenged in regular classes and explains why they cannot perform at their best under such circumstances. Discover here how you can support intelligent children in your teaching without getting overwhelmed by a mountain of preparation. The booklet also provides concrete examples of how you can adapt worksheets and assignments to make them suitable for gifted students.