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Give your child a variety of experiences. A six or seven year old is curious about the world around him and will delight in new experiences. Introduce your child to museums, craft fairs, concerts, sporting events, zoos and other places to visit in your area. Watch for signs of interest. Do your son’s eyes light up during a saxophone solo at a jazz concert? Does your daughter linger at the needlework table at a craft fair? Or maybe your son shows signs of interest whenever dance is mentioned while your daughter asked for boxing gloves last Christmas. Listen for “I wish I could make this” or “I wish I knew how to do that.” Use library books, DVDs and internet clips to expose your child to things you can’t find close to home. For more ideas see our stories below.