brain development

By fsuandrew
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    Brain Development

    Classroom Management

  • 5yo

    Child wants to be responsible.
    Child loves to explore.
    Child becomes increasingly independent.

  • 11yo

    Onset of puberty causes heightened states of embarrassment.
    Child's friendships begin to strengthen.
    Child begins to develop sense of empathy.

  • 15yo

    Cerebellum develops, causing desire to be active.
    Amygdala develops, causing heightened emotional responses.
    Nucleus Acumbens still maturing, causing proclivity to engage in high stimulus, low energy activities.