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6
6 years old
Rapidly grow in height,
can understand commands,
can follow three step commands,
will want to fit in -
7
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
more coordinated,
pay more attention to friendships,
can count backwards,
understand concepts of space,
likes competition -
9
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
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
Shoulders broaden and voices deepen, experience moodiness, ability for complex thought, are better at expressing themselves and their emotions