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A. Intellectual Development
Begin to understand that learning and recall are caused by particular cognitive processes
that they can control
B.Physical Development
Great differences in the size and abilities of children may affect the way they get along
with others, their self-concept, and what physical activities they do
Large muscles in arms and legs are more developed than small muscles
Learning to use small, fine muscles
Long arms and legs may give gawky, awkward appearance
When tired, may not want to rest
Sometimes tense
Many physical hurts, real and imagined
High energy
Enjoy rough and tumble games, as well as team sports
May be physically daring
Fine motor skills showing increased speed and smoothness
Some write with tiny letters and artwork becomes more detailed
Enjoy testing muscle strength and skills
Good sense of balance
Extremely active because they are frequently required to participate in sedentary pursuits,
energy is often released in the form of nervous habits- for example, pencil chewing,
fingernail biting, and general fidgeting
Still need rest periods; they become fatigued easily as a result of physical and mental
exertion
C.Emotional Development
Seek and need a sense of security in groups, organized play, and clubs, friendship groups
may be larger
Begin to define self based on certain attributes or achievements, such as, I wear
glasses, etc
Can become self conscious based on how they believe they look in the eyes of others
Emergence of a sense of humor, telling jokes
Less dependent on adults and more dependent on peers
Begins to question authority and test limits
Often overestimate abilities, they bite off more than they can chew
Interested in rules and rituals
Generally girls play more with girls and boys with boys
May have a best friend
Strong desire to perform well, to do things right
Find criticism and failure difficult to handle
Generally enjoy caring for and playing with younger children
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