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Children progress at different rates. They have different interests, abilities, and personalities. But there are some common milestones many children reach from ages 6 to 12.
As your child grows, you’ll notice him or her developing new and exciting abilities.
A child age 6 to 7:
Enjoys many activities and stays busy
Likes to paint and draw
Practices skills in order to become better
Jumps rope
Rides a bike
A child age 8 to 9:
Is more graceful with movements and abilities
Jumps, skips, and chases
Dresses and grooms self completely
Can use tools, such as a hammer or screwdriver
A child age 10 to 12:
Likes to sew and paint
As children enter into school age, their skills and understanding of concepts continue to grow.
Understands the concept of numbers
Knows daytime and nighttime
Knows right and left hands
Can copy complex shapes, such as a diamond
Can tell time
Understands commands that have 3 separate instructions
Can explain objects and their use
Can repeat 3 numbers backward
Can read age-appropriate books
Can count backward
Knows the date
Reads more and enjoys reading
Understands fractions
Understands the concept of space
Draws and paints
Can name the months and days of the week, in order
Enjoys collecting objects
Writes stories
Likes to write letters
Reads well
Enjoys using the telephone
An important part of growing up is learning to interact and socialize with others. During the school-age years, you’ll see a change in your child. He or she will move from playing alone to having multiple friends and social groups. Friendships become more important. But your child is still fond of you as parents, and likes being part of a family. Below are some of the common traits that your child may show at these ages.
Cooperates and shares
Can be jealous of others and siblings
Likes to copy adults
Likes to play alone, but friends are becoming important
Plays with friends of the same gender
May sometimes have temper tantrums
Is modest about his or her body
Likes to play board games
Likes competition and games
Starts to mix friends and play with children of the opposite gender
Enjoys clubs and groups, such as Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts
Is becoming interested in boy-girl relationships, but doesn’t admit it
Finds friends are very important and may have a best friend
Has increased interest in the opposite gender
Likes and respects parents
Enjoys talking to others
You can help boost your school-aged child's social abilities by:
Setting limits, guidelines, and expectations and enforcing them with appropriate penalties
Modeling good behavior
Complimenting your child for being cooperative and for personal achievements
Helping your child choose activities that are suitable for his or her abilities
Encouraging your child to talk with you and be open with his or her feelings
Encouraging your child to read, and reading with your child
Encouraging your child to get involved with hobbies and other activities
Promoting physical activity
Encouraging self-discipline and expecting your child to follow rules that are set
Teaching your child to respect and listen to authority figures
Encouraging your child to talk about peer pressure and setting guidelines to deal with peer pressure
Spending uninterrupted time together and giving full attention to your child
Limiting screen time (TV, video, and computer)