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Demonstrates stronger hand-eye coordination, Loves to show off talents, Can focus on a task for 15 minutes, Pays attention to teamwork and friendships
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Performs movements such as twisting, turning, and spinning, Manages emotions better, especially in public situations, Treats peers with respect when playing games together, Uses increasingly complex and creative strategies to solve problems
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Coordination continues to improve, May begin to desire more privacy, Begins to understand how someone else feels in a given situation, Understands more about their place in the world
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Experience a growth spurt, can focus on a task for about an hour, Form stronger relationships, Face more academic challenges at school
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Demonstrates improved agility, speed, coordination, and balance, Can follow 5 commands in a row, Experience peer pressure, Become more independent from the family
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Shows signs of puberty, Become more aware of his or her body as puberty approaches, Begin to see the point of view of others more clearly, Exhibits an increased attention span, but often rapid changing of interests
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Starts to show a rebellious streak, Body image and eating problems sometimes start around this age, Interested in activities involving those of the other gender, Have an increased attention span
