Developmental Stages Outline I.

First Grade

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Intellectual Development a. At age six children experience a huge shift in cognitive skills where they begin to reason. b. Key thinking and conceptual skills are developed to a greater capacity c. Children begin to plan, coordinate their actions, evaluate their progress, and modify plans. d. May reverse printed letters e. Enjoys planning and building f. Doubles speaking and listening vocabularies g. Reading can become an interest h. Increased problem-solving ability i. Longer attention span j. Able to learn difference between left and right k. Can begin to understand time and the days of the week Physical Development a. Walks and runs in a straight direction. b. Walk backwards slowly c. Can use simple combinations of movements d. Moves in response to various rhythmical beats e. Develops an awareness of space and increases ability to control movement f. Can jump and land on one or two feel without falling g. Can throw a ball underhanded and overhanded h. Can catch a ball consistently i. Can support weight in selected activities that develop muscular strength j. Can print name k. Long arms and leg, can give awkward appearance Psychological and/or Emotional Development a. Erik Eriksons theory: Industry vs. Inferiority: Children either learn to be competent or they develop fears of inferiority. b. Children are with people more often and self-awareness and concept increase. c. Children can take the perspective and point of view of others. d. Children develop a sense of security through relationships with adults. e. Can describe them self-based on outside characteristics. f. Can communicate needs and emotions to others. g. Can work with a partner h. Can display good sportsmanship and treats others with respect. i. More elaborate pretend or dramatic play. j. Identifies close friends and shares food and toys k. Has ability to resolve conflict l. Finds criticism and failure difficult to handle m. Views things as black or white, or right or wrong

Developmental Stages Outline

First Grade

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