1. Age Level Characteristics
Preschool/Kindergarten and Primary Grades

2. 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

3. Physical Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Video Interview

4. 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.)

5. 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

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

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

8. Emotional Characteristics Preschool/Kindergarten- Interview
Beau Pinky

9. 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

10. 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

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

12. 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

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

14. 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

15. Social Characteristics Primary Grades-Video Interview

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

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

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

19. 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

20. Cognitive Characteristics Primary Grades- Video Interview

21. 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)

22. Created By: Emily Causey Kelsey Kort Danielle Savage
Tiffany Youngquist

23. Works Cited
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