Highly sensitive children.

Highly sensitive children get overwhelmed more easily. This can show as anger outbursts, crying, or withdrawing. These children can think very creatively and easily see information as a whole. They sometimes make unexpectedly smart remarks.

Characteristics of highly sensitive children include:

• Dislike of clothing tags
• Sensitivity to loud sounds
• Feeling others’ moods
• Difficulty with changes
• Watching first, then acting
• Care about the fate of animals
• Sense of justice
• Asking deep questions

High sensitivity is not a disease or learning disorder, but a character trait. It is important to teach a child how to manage high sensitivity and offer the right support so it can develop well. In school, a highly sensitive child who feels safe and learns in a way that fits their experience can be a good student. If the education does not match this experience, the child can seem insecure or uninterested.

Read more about high sensitivity in primary education in this brochure.