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Physical Development
Nine-year-old children will begin to have stronger and smoother muscle control, allowing them to expand their physical limits and interests. -
Emotional Development
At nine, children are still greatly influenced by their parents. Most 9-year-olds benefit from the freedom to exercise their growing independence but still seek emotional reassurance from their parents -
Intellectual Development
Most children by age 9: Know that objects have uses and can be classified into different categories. For example, they recognize that a carrot is something to eat and is a type of vegetable. Can read and understand longer sentences up to 12 words. -
Cognitive Development
Like organization and planning, such as making plans ahead of time with friends.Can accomplish increasingly more complex tasks and projects in school, such as book reports.