School Age Development

By Tybadg
  • 6

    6 years old

    6 years old
    Rapidly grow in height,
    can understand commands,
    can follow three step commands,
    will want to fit in
  • 7

    7 years old

    7 years old
    Arms and legs get longer,
    show more independence
    show rapid mental skills, learn better ways to express thoughts and opinions,
    pay more attention to friendships
  • 8

    8 years old

    8 years old
    more coordinated,
    pay more attention to friendships,
    can count backwards,
    understand concepts of space,
    likes competition
  • 9

    9 years old

    9 years old
    Experience more peer pressure,
    have stronger muscle control
    Increased attention span,
    learn point of view,
    form stronger relationships
  • 10

    10 years old

    10 years old
    Remainder of adult teeth will grow,
    value things more often,
    able to write stories,
    read well,
    more friendly
  • 11

    11

    Growth spurts and increased need for sleep, more aware of body image, likes to write letter, writes stories, respects parents
  • 12

    12

    12
    Shoulders broaden and voices deepen, experience moodiness, ability for complex thought, are better at expressing themselves and their emotions