Rafael, who just turned 4, is not only terrific at hitting a ball and scaling monkey bars, but he's also incredibly well coordinated in most areas when compared to his friends. Suggest tips for Rafael's mother to help her son nurture his abilities, then speculate about Rafael's school performance.

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The Answer is Tips to mother: She should give her son plenty of chances to exercise his motor skills, but not prematurely pressure him into joining in organized activities such as sports. The only ability that is apt to predict school performance is whether Rafael can copy images he has previously seen. Unless Rafael excels at this capacity, the mother cannot predict anything about her son's academic performance.

Rafael, Who Just Turned 4, Is Not Only Terrific at Hitting