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6 year old
Physical Development: (girls) breast development and formation of underarm and pubic hair; (boys) formation of underarm, pubic, and chest hair along with the development of the testicles and penis
Emotional Development: increased body awareness
Intellectual Development: may show a how rapid development of mental skills
Cognitive Development: can tell the difference between left and right hands & can tell time -
8 year old
Physical Development: may lose first tooth
Emotional Development: understands more about his or her place in the world
Intellectual Development: has less focus on themselves and show more concern for others instead
Cognitive Development: can explain the use of household object -
9 year old
Physical Development: Coordination varies
Emotional Development: more emotionally important to have friends/ the building of more stronger friendships
Intellectual Development: face more academic challenges at school
Cognitive Development: enjoys drawing and painting -
10 year old
Physical Development: rest of adult teeth will develop
Emotional Development: will experience more peer pressure
Intellectual Development: have longer attention span
Cognitive Development: likes to write letters -
7 year old
Physical Development: smooth/strong motor skills
Emotional Development: develops a sense of wanting to be liked and accepted by peers
Intellectual Development: better at conveying thoughts and feelings and describing experiences
Cognitive Development: can read age appropriate books -
11 year old
Physical Development: likes to sew and paint
Emotional Development: becomes more aware of his or her body as puberty approaches
Intellectual Development: becomes more independent from family
Cognitive Development: writes stories -
12 year old
Physical Development: participating in constructive activities such as sports, clubs, and arts
Emotional Development: negative body image and eating problems can sometimes develop
Intellectual Development: Begin to see the point of view of others more clearly
Cognitive Development: enjoys using the telephone
