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Developmental Milestones:
The Six-Year-Old
Here are some of the milestones you can expect of a
six-year-old:
Motor Development
At 6, your child is curious, active, and becoming engrossed in school and new friendships. Provide consistent structure at home to help your child adapt to the disciplined world of school.
Give lots of opportunity for physical activity to help develop skills.
Make a point of attending your child's school and sports events. It's important for her to show off her accomplishments.
Be patient with her selfishness; it will pass.
Be generous with praise.
Source: Joyce Destefanis, M.A., Nancy Firchow, M.L.S.
The Six-Year-Old
Here are some of the milestones you can expect of a
six-year-old:
Motor Development
- may still be somewhat uncoordinated and gawky
- able to learn to ride a bicycle
- can move in time with music or a beat
- moving toward abstract thinking
- develops reasoning skills
- shifts from learning through observation and experience to learning via language and logic
- wants it all; has difficulty making choices
- grows more independent, yet feels less secure
- craves affection from parents and teachers
- friendships are unstable; can be unkind to peers
- needs to win and may change rules to suit herself
- may be hurt by criticism, blame, or punishment
- can be rigid, demanding, and unable to adapt
- increasingly aware that others have may have different feelings
At 6, your child is curious, active, and becoming engrossed in school and new friendships. Provide consistent structure at home to help your child adapt to the disciplined world of school.
Give lots of opportunity for physical activity to help develop skills.
Make a point of attending your child's school and sports events. It's important for her to show off her accomplishments.
Be patient with her selfishness; it will pass.
Be generous with praise.
Source: Joyce Destefanis, M.A., Nancy Firchow, M.L.S.
