Age Level Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten and Primary Grades

Physical Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten Extremely Active/Good Control of Their Bodies Muscles are Developing Difficulty with Hand-Eye Coordination Flexible Bodies Do Not Understand Too Strenuous of Activities

Physical Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Video Interview

Physical Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Educational Implications Give them Activities for Small and Large Muscle Development Integrate Kinesthetic Activities Into the Classroom Be Prepared for Messes (crafts, snacks, etc.)

Social Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten Socially Flexible Different Types of Play Behavior Preferences in Gender Play Group play vs. Peer Play Social class/Gender Affect Play Patterns

Social Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Educational Implications Rotate Members in Groups/Encourage Different Play Partners/Groups Promote Make-Believe Play and Free Play

Emotional Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten Express Emotions Openly Jealously is Prevalent Among Classmates

Emotional Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Interview Beau Pinky

Emotional Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Educational Implications Use Positive Reinforcement/Encouragement with all Students Be Fair and Equal with All Students Discuss Emotions in Class and Assist Students with Understanding and Controlling their Emotions

Cognitive Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten Begin to Develop Theory of Mind Skillful with Language Overgeneralize Rules While Using Language Competence is Encouraged by Interaction, Opportunities, and Admiration

Cognitive Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Educational Implications Allow Many Opportunities for Them to Discover and Learn Plan Short Activities Focus on Process Not Product

Physical Characteristics Primary Grades Extremely Active/Nervous Habits Become Fatigued Easily Large-Muscle Control Still (Superior) to Fine Coordination Difficulty with Focusing on Small Print/Objects Extreme in Physical Activities Yet Bone Growth Is not yet Complete

Physical Characteristics Primary Grades- Educational Implications Do Not Allow for Activities to Become Highly Competitive Provide Learning Activities that are Active

Social Characteristics Primary Grades Selective in Friend Choice/Likely to Have Permanent Best Friend Same Gender Friendships Enjoy Organized Games in Small Groups Quarrels are Frequent

Social Characteristics Primary Grades-Video Interview

Social Characteristics Primary Grades- Educational Implications Use Small Group Activities and Interchange Group Members Teach and Encourage Proper Techniques to Appropriately Resolve Conflicts

Emotional Characteristics Primary Grades Becoming Sensitive to Criticism and Ridicule Eager to Please Teacher Becoming Sensitive to Others Feelings

Emotional Characteristics Primary Grades- Educational Implications Observe Group Work/Play Closely Allow Students to Be a Part of Class Decisions Use Positive Reinforcement

Cognitive Characteristics Primary Grades Enjoy Speaking Up in Class Learn Best When Tasks are Relatively Short Enjoy Helping Around Classroom Understand that Learning and Recall are Processes they can Control Do Not Learn as Efficiently as Older Students

Cognitive Characteristics Primary Grades- Video Interview

Cognitive Characteristics Primary Grades- Educational Implications Continue to Plan Shorter Activities Assign Classroom Roles (Special Helpers) Give One or Two Tasks at a Time Offer Wide-Range of Activities (Appeal to Various Learning Styles)

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