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The physical development of 6 year old's is very prominent and on average their height increases from 2 to 2.5 inches.
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6 year old's are now able to vent out their emotions as they now become more aware of them.
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6 year old's will begin to enjoy independent reading and writing time. They enjoy writing small paragraphs especially about their life.
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Their vocabulary increases up to 2,000 words and their sentences are now formed with five or more words.
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Are able to perform movements while standing some of which include turning, spinning, and twisting.
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7 year old's are able to describe the causes and consequences of their current state of emotions
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As children reach the age of 7 they are able to solve word problems in math
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They are able to read and talk with more fluency.
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A key milestone within the physical development of an 8 year old is the improved and refined small muscle control which allows for activities such as playing musical instruments.
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As children approach being 8 years old they start to seek direct physical contact from caregivers while they are put under stressful situations.
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8 year old's are able to focus on a task for an hour or even longer
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They are rapidly developing their vocabulary with many learning an estimated 3,000 new words through that year.
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It is common among 9 year old's to experience a growth spurt so a sudden change in height and weight is common.
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At the age of 9 children can act rude and unreasonable at times. However they are able to recognize it and apologize for their behavior.
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9 year old's are now conveying interests in hobbies as they have an increased time span on certain things.
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They are able to express themselves using complex vocabulary along with using adult-like grammar correctly.
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They demonstrate improved agility, speed, coordination ,and balance.
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10 year old's are beginning to admire and imitate the older youth.
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They have an even more increased attention span and can now spend prolonged period of times on activities they take an interest in.
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They are now able to analyze stories and can offer criticism about the things they read and write.
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A key milestone for 11 year old's are early signs of puberty.
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As 11 year old's are growing rapidly they begin to question authority figures and resist physical affection from parents.
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They convey an increased attention span but they do often and rapidly change their interests.
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At this age many of the speech issues that may have previously been present in a child should be resolved.
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This is the age of puberty which includes the menstruation cycle within girls and muscular development within boys.
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This is a rebellious age and children tend to cement their independence from parents but still strive for adult approval.
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12 year old's are more aware of social issues so they become interested in concepts of justice and equality.
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By 12 years old children have a strong command of language along with communication skills.