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Most 7 year olds...
- have many hurts, real and imagined
- enjoy one-to-one conversation
- are interested in secret languages and passwords
- still like to be read to
- enjoy board games
- want to discover how things work
- have strong likes and dislikes
- like to do things over and over again
- enjoy being with other children of the same age, may have special friends or join clubs
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like making their own books by writing first and then drawing pictures. Seven-year
olds will probably be more interested in reading alone than with a partner. Help
your child create a story in different ways--by telling or writing a poem, printing,
drawing, painting, or singing. Playing simple board and
card games with your seven-year old is an easy way to practice addition and subtraction.
Encourage your child's interest in nature (weather, birds,
animals, and plants) by taking walks, visiting parks and recreation areas, and going to
the zoo. Ask a friend to come along sometimes. Your child will enjoy
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Most 8 year olds...
- like to work cooperatively
- have difficulty with limits
- bounce back quickly from mistakes
- enjoy challenges and like to complete activities (math projects, writing books,
woodworking, dewing, arts, crafts)
- learn new words quickly
- have short attention spans
- often overestimate their own abilities
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say, "I'm bored," they often mean that something is too hard. You may need to
offer your child some suggestions to help complete an activity. Listen to the longer, more detailed stories your child writes. Enjoy a
children's movie together and talk about it afterwards. Your child will be excited
and encouraged by your interest. Eight-year olds can develop and use a simple
calendar of family activities.
Join your child in building or making something (putting together
a model or finishing a sewing project). Your eight-your old will learn to understand and
follow directions. Your child can learn about money by helping you as you pay for
groceries at the store or for food in a restaurant.
Eight-year olds have a growing interest in "rules" and
being "fair," but it's difficult when they don't win in games. Hearing "I
know it's hard when you don't win" will let your child know that you understand. Talk
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All children grow and develop differently. You can find out more about your
child's development by contacting your local elementary school.
Federal funds from the Dependent Care and Development Block Grant, 42 USC 9871, as
amended by P.L. 101-501, and funds from Title I, IASA, P.K. 103-382, CFDA 84.010, are each
providing 50% of the cost of printing this publication.
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Credits
CDE
Colorado
Department of Education
Colorado State Board of Education
Patricia M. Hayes, Chairman
Thomas M. Howerton, Vice-Chairman
John Evans
Royce D. Forsyth
Patti Johnson
Clair Orr
Hazel F. Petrocco
William T. Randall, Commissioner of Education
Colorado State Board of Education
201 East Colfax Ave. Room 500
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: (303) 866-6817
E-mail: state.board@cde.state.co.us
URL: http://www.cde.state.co.us/
1996
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