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SIX YEARS

DEVELOPMENT

PHYSICAL
·         Loves active play.
·         Can be reckless (does not understand dangers completely).
·         Is still improving basic motor functions.
·         Is still not well coordinated.
·         Begins to learn some specific sports skills like batting a ball.
·         Tires easily.
·         Dawdles much of the time.
·         Is fascinated with the subject of teeth.
·         May become a more finicky eater.
·         Uses crayons and paints with some skill, but has difficulty writing and cutting.
·         May resist baths.

EMOTIONAL
·         May have unpredictable mood swings.
·         Is quite sensitive to criticism.
·         Has a problem admitting a mistake.
·         Feels quite guilty about mistakes.

SOCIAL
·         Evaluates self and friends.
·         Begins to impose rules on play activities.
·         Cooperates with other children with some difficulty.
·         Has difficulty considering the feelings of others.
·         Values independence.

MENTAL
·         Likes taking responsibility for simple household chores.
·         Likes to make simple decisions.
·         Counts to 100.
·         Asks endless "how-what-when-where-why" questions.
·         Continues to refine concepts of shape, space, time, colors and numbers.
·         Begins to understand the difference between intentional and accidental.
·         Begins to understand differences of opinion.
·         Still has a short attention span (about 15 minutes maximum).
·         Enjoys dramatic play.  

PARENTING
·         Read to your child every night.
·         Limit the amount and monitor the quality of television.

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