Middle development Flashcards
middle childhood 6-7 years Gross and fine motor development
improved coordination and balances-riding bike
better fine motor skills-tying shoes/scissor use
6-7 years cognitive development
can follow multi step instructions
begin to understand concepts of time
starts developing problem-solving skills/logical thinking
imaginative play but begins to prefer rules
6-7 social emotional development
desires approval from peers/adults
begins to understand different perspectives
develops friendships
expresses emotions but needs help managing frustraton/disappointment
8-10 years fine/gross motor development
engages in more complex sports and physical activities
refined handwriting and drawing skills
increased independence in self care tasks
6-7 yeara language development
speaks in complete, complex sentences
can tell detailed stories and ask many why questions
expands vocabulary significantly and begins to use descriptive language
8-10 cognitive development
can focus on tasks for longer periods
abstract concepts-multiplication/division/fractions
strong reading comprehension and storytelling skills
planning and organization
11-14 physical development
onset of puberty
boobs for girls by 9/10 balls for guys around 11
growth spurts, increased muscle mass and fat distribution in girls
emergence of secondary and sexual characteristics
8-10 social emotional development
stronger peer relationships, best friend
understands fairness and justice
becomes more independent from parents but seeks reassurance
shows empathy and increased awareness of others feelings
8-10 language development
uses more advanced grammar and sentence structure
jokes/sarcasm/figurative language
group discussions
reads and writes fluently
11-14 cognitive development
improved abstract thinking
ability to understand perspectives different from their own
metacognition and form personal beliefs
11-14 social emotional development
heightened self consciousness and sensitivity to peer acceptance
independence from parents
exploring identity, gender roles, sexuality
greater influence on peer groups decision making
11-14 behavioral and psychological development
risk taking behaviors
romantic relationships
awareness of mental health issues
15-18 physical development
increased risk taking behaviors
brain development continues-prefrontal cortex
