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Developmental characteristics:
- High energy and needs lots of activity
- Like to achieve and be seen as competent
- Seem inconsistent in ideas and moods
- Use logic and reasoning
- Think beyond the immediate experience
- Can exchange ideas
- Seek independence
- Want voice in decisions
- Feel awkward and embarrassed in some situations
- Need praise and approval
- Identify strongly with peers
- Begin experimentation
Supporting actions and activities:
- Wide variety of options
- Lots of choice
- Connections to real-world experience
- Opportunities to interact in large and small groups
- Individual recognition
- Experiences that explore ethics and values with adults
- Opportunities to serve others
- Physical activity
- Opportunities for decision-making and leadership
- Opportunities to apply and reinforce school day lessons in group and individual performance and products
- Experiences emphasizing reasoning and problem solving in art, science and mathematics
- Quiet times for homework with adult and peer help
- Games that provide opportunities to practice basic skills such as chess checkers, puzzles and word games
- Exposure to a wide range of reading activities with opportunities for discussion of ideas found in the books
- Experiences built on a wide diversity of cultures and ethnic group
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