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McGreevy, Ann – Gifted Education International, 2000
This article examines the importance of encouraging children's interests and the pursuit of collections and hobbies as strategies for developing talent and abilities. Excerpts are cited from eminent people's lives as examples of early interests/collections and eventual success. Letters from children on their collections are included. (Contains…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Hobbies
