Children who are talented in mathematics need a variety of educational options, including both acceleration and enrichment. An accelerative model for individualizing mathematics instruction for exceptionally talented children is described in two articles: "Applying a Mentor Model for Young Mathematically Talented Students" (by Stanley, Lupkowski and Assouline in Gifted Child Today, March/April 1990) and "Mentors in Math" (by Lupkowski, Assouline and Vestal in an upcoming issue of Gifted Child Today ). In addition to using textbooks designed for older children for their study of mathematics, check the enrichment materials listed below for talented youngsters.

GAMES:

Battleship, Dominoes, GO, Master Mind, Othello, Pente Concentration.

Math Contests:

Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary School Students - MOES, 125 Merle Ave., Oceanside, NY 11572.

Computer Software:

A number of companies publish software for preschool and elementary school children. When selecting software, consider selecting something designed for older children. A bright first grader probably won't be challenged by software designed for typical first graders. Software comes with user's guides that offer useful suggestions.
SUNBURST, 101 Castleton St., Pleasantville, NY 10570 (800-431-1934). Gnee or Not Gnee, Sir Isaac Newton's Games, Trading Post Building Perspective, Safari Search, The Pond, The Factory, The Royal Rules, How the West Was One + Three X Four, and the Geometric preSupposer.
THE LEARNING COMPANY, 6493 Kaiser Dr., Fremont, CA 94555 (800-852-2255). Gertrude's Secrets, Gertrude's Puzzles, and Rocky's Boots.

Other Source Materials:

(1) Dale Seymour Publications, PO Box 10888, Palo Alto, CA 94303.
(2) The National Counsel of Teachers of Mathematics (1906 Association Dr., Reston, VA 22091) publishes books helpful in teaching math plus the journals Arithmetic Teacher and Mathematics Teacher.
(3) Trillium Press, PO Box 209M, Monroe, NY 10950.