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Physical Development
6 year olds: children can dress themselves
7 year olds: catch a ball more easily using only their hands
8 year olds: tie their shoes
9 year olds: growing independence from the family
10 year olds: puberty
11 year olds: starting middle
12 year olds: Breast development -
Social / Emotional Development
6 year olds: Show more independence from parents and family.
7 year olds: Pay more attention to friendships and teamwork
8 year olds: Wants to be liked and accepted by friends
9 year olds: Start to form stronger friendships
10 year olds: Experience more peer pressure.
11 year olds :Become more aware of his or her body
12 year olds: Show more concern about body image, looks, and clothes -
Intellectual Development
6 year olds : Show rapid development of mental skills
7 year olds : Learn better ways to describe experiences
8 year olds : Have more concern for others
9 year olds : Face more academic challenges at school.
10 year olds : Begin to see the point of view of others more clearly
11 year olds :Have an increased attention span
12 year olds :Have more ability for complex thought
