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Period: to
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.