Bright young children often present challenges to teachers in early childhood classrooms. What are the decisions that teachers make to address their needs? Should content be accelerated or go in-depth? Should students be encouraged to work in groups to improve their social competencies, or should they be guided toward independent study projects? How can teachers be proactive and answer these questions before resolving them becomes problematic in the classroom? The presenter shares some tried-and-true strategies that facilitate decision-making, and empower the teacher to be a creative thinker in creating an environment that fosters optimal learning.