At age 9, I was sneaking from going home to take time at a Senior home for deaf and blind folks. I've also been a chef in 2 senior centers, where it was so enjoyable to make a person feel better, even just one day.
Not every child (or person) learns the same way. I've been an art teacher, a Nanny, a professional cooking instructor and raised 4 kids - one a Genius, beyond my capacity, one mildly autistic. And it makes no difference. Confidence as a competent adult is the goal. There's achievement in every challenge .