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five to six


Five and six year old's world still revolve around

the family.  Although they can have some strong
 
friendships at this age, they still look to their
 
family to "set the rules" in their life!


Starting school opens a new world to them and
 
they come into contact different ideas, ways of
 
behaving and a new set of rules.  This can

definitely be confusing for them and each child
 
responds differently.  So  don't be surprised if

they come home acting clingy, bossy or

emotional (teary).  It's all part of learning their
 
world.


They are more eager to please but are also

experiencing the ages of conformity and are
 
frequently critical and like to point out people

who don't "follow the rules".  


social and emotional



*  copies adult behavior and loves their praise!


*  more independent and in control of behavior


*  is calm and friendly and not too demanding
 with peers


*  can play with one child or with groups but

usually prefers playing with the same sex child


*  usually asks permission before they do
something


*  may fear that their mother won't return


*  loves conversation at meal time


*  asks where babies come from


*  if they don't like school, may develop nausea
& vomiting


*  asks serious questions and wants to be
taken seriously

   

Kindergarten



    Social Changes

  
A few decades ago, kindergarten was all about
 
learning social skills.  Not anymore!  Children are

now expected to have many of the skills by the
 
time they start school. 

Although working together, sharing, solving
 
problems and accepting differences are

continued to be worked on, the

expectations are higher, none the less!  


This age group is still pretty innocent.  They

believe that most everybody is their best friend.

The just love being around other children and

rarely care who they sit with at lunch! 


The kindergarten age child loves to ask question
 
after question!  It can be tiring, but have patience.
 
This age is ripe for knowledge and you want to help
 
them expand on this area of expanding cognitive
 
skills.  Besides, you will learn more about what
 
happened during their day, what their interests 

are and what they think about!  


They are highly attuned to the world around
 
them and can find a simple trip to the store

exciting!  (Take advantage of this by pointing

out numbers, letters, etc.)  Being attuned

extends to other people too.  They are highly
 
sensitive and can become very sad if they see
 
a classmate crying.

This sensitivity extends to books too!  They
 
can become distraught over a story, even if

the main character is a cartoon animal! 

They are learning feelings and frequently

don't know how to put their feelings into
 
words.  Help them make the connections! 
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