Discipline is not a big problem for most naturally intelligent children. Their behavior probably depends on what other intelligence strongholds they rely on. Naturally intelligent children think in patterns and can usually easily compare and contrast.
Children who love nature often enjoy collecting things based on their shape, pattern, and texture. There may be times when this becomes a problem. Have you had students insist on lining up all their crayons a certain way? Do they organize and rearrange their books and folders? Do they seem distracted by the texture of your sweater? Do you prefer pens with a certain texture?
These habits and preferences are not necessarily “bad.” They can become a problem when taken to the extreme or interfere with a child’s ability to concentrate. Perhaps understanding its origins in your naturally intelligent strengths will help you talk to children about their behavior and concerns.
Children who are naturally intelligent love to be outside. It could be students who miss school to go to a lake or a park. They could be the ones that go hunting with dad. They can get dirty during every recess because they dig in the dirt and pick up every rock and acorn. Or, they may be the ones looking out the window instead of listening to the teacher.
Attention probably intensifies when the lessons have to do with animals, rocks, mountains, lakes, planets, and other things in nature. As long as teachers and parents can help children relate their lessons to nature, they will likely have fewer discipline problems.