Children 5 and 6 years old: Tend to stutter Attempt only what can achieve and accepts supervision. Able to use there five senses, some may teach themselves.

Children 5 and 6 years old: Tend to stutter Attempt only what can

achieve and accepts supervision.

Able to use there five senses, some may teach themselves the ability to read.

Children 6 and 7 years old: Tend to stutter only under

stress. Always wants everything

and finds it hard to make choices.

Begins to have good memory

Can read and write.

Cognitive 5-12 Years

Cognitive 5-12 Years

Children 7 to 8 years old: Very eager to learn and

thoughts are based on logic . Attention span is great and is

able to solve more complex problems.

Like hobbies and skills. Like to be challenged and to

work hard.

Children 8 to 9 years old: Loves drawing, writing and

personal projects. Very eager Tend to believe beyond their

reach and failure is not an option for them.

Wants more information about pregnancy .

Cognitive 5-12 Years

Children 9 to 10 years old: Boys and girls are different in

personality. Participate in clubs.

Is interested in social activities and loves group adventure.

Children 10 to 11 years old: Is watchful, balanced and up to

date with fads. Enjoys reading and starts to

show talent.

• Children 11 to 12 years old: – Tests adult knowledge and has

an interest in earning money – Is becoming involved with the

community and world

SOCIAL 5-12 YEARS OLD. Copies adult and likes their praise Interested in where babies come from Must be a winner Concerned with self and others reactions Learns more responsibility and independence Demands love and understanding from mom

SOCIAL 5-12 YEAR OLD Makes new friends

easily Enjoys school Tell dirty jokes, laughs

and giggle May one best friend Important to be in with

a gang Great pride in father,

finds mom all important

EMOTIONAL (5-9) Sore loser

(makes accusations that others are cheating)

Argue and/or resist requests

Like immediate rewards for behavior

Has fewer and reasonable fears

Difficult to accept criticism, blame or punishment

Complaints (“Nobody likes me”, “I’m going to run

away)

EMOTIONAL 10-12

Main worries relate to school or peer relationships Dramatic due to feeling of independence

(“I don’t need you”, “Worst mother in the world!”) Concerned with style Girls mature faster than boys Anger is common Likes privacy

EMOTIONAL (HOW TO RESPOND)

Do not criticize Be patient and laugh Set reasonable limits Keep directions and requests

simple Accept them, even if you

don’t agree Personal space Build trust for independence

PHYSICAL (5-7)

Undress and dress themselves. Able to use the restroom independently. Farsighted, causing eye and hand coordination

problems. Spitting food out when asked to eat food that they

dislike. Full of energy, unable to sit still for a long time. Might wet themselves when upset or excited. Understands that a baby comes from the tummy. Eats with fingers and talks with mouth full. Gets colds, easily because of exposure at school. Has awareness of sexual differences.

Physical (7-9) More interested in drawing and printing. May have minor accidents. Less interested in sex (kissing) experimentation;

things you see your parents doing as a kid. Fewer chances of getting sick. Different habits or awkward positions. May pout more often. Busy and more active Makes silly faces

PHYSICAL (10-12) Has good appetite: may accept new foods.

Normal characteristics for the ages nine through twelve: More interested in games ; rough play (boys) Boys become very active. Interested in developing strength, skill, and speed; learning

how to control the body. Girls start to begin to develop (body) Girls might have rapid weight increase. Is aware of the changes the body goes through. Boys start getting muscular .

Citations Zigler, Edward F. and Finn-Stevensen, Matia

“Social and Emotional Development During Middle Childhood “(1987, June 23).

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Ridley, Meslissa.

"The Development of Children." (2002, April 19).

Retrieved from: Human Events.www.thedevelopement/edu.com.

Frances Byatt-Smith RN RHV BA Psychology

“The Stages of Emotional Development” (2003, Sept. 16)

Retrieved from: http://www.healthvisitors.com/parents/stages_emotional_development.htm

Sean Brotherson

“Understanding Physical Development in Young Children” (2006, April 3).

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QUIZ TIME! Name two cognitive developments of a child What age does puberty usually begin? “Anger is common”

A) Cognitive B) Social C) Emotional D) Physical

True or False? The best discipline is to use violence.

“Has awareness of sexual differences” A) Cognitive B) Social C) Emotional D) Physical