Acceleration is one tool for providing high-ability students the opportunity to learn something new every day. Some people talk about acceleration as taking a student out of step. In actuality, what one is doing is putting a student in step with the right curriculum. Whole-grade acceleration, also called grade-skipping, usually happens between kindergarten and eighth grade. Highly and profoundly gifted learners may need several grade-skips or a combination of grade-skipping and single-subject acceleration before the curriculum is in step with their intellectual ability. Early identification and intervention for young gifted learners is critical. Research indicates that the earlier whole-grade acceleration takes place, the easier the child can adjust. Therefore, early entrance to kindergarten or skipping kindergarten can be ideal for a gifted learner who shows capability and motivation in the school setting. By doing their homework, seeking appropriate testing, and keeping a long-term perspective, parents will have their child "in step with the right curriculum" and always putting his best foot forward. (Contains 4 online resources.)