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7. Contrast seriation, classification, and
transitivity. Give an example of each.
8. How do family relationships begin changing
for eight- and nine-year-old children?
9. What are executive strategies? Give an
example showing how children ages 10 to
12 use executive strategies to write a report.
10. What shift in moral development occurs
for some preteens?
Vocabulary Activity
11. Write each of the Content and Academic
terms on page 152 on a sheet of paper. For
each term, quickly write a word you think
relates to each of the terms. In small groups,
exchange papers. Have each person in the
group explain a term on the list. Take turns
until all terms have been explained.
Critical Thinking
12. Formulate explanations. Much emphasis
is placed on making sure children enter
kindergarten with the skills they need to
learn. Choose eight kindergarten-readiness
skills from Figure 7.3. As a kindergarten
teacher, formulate explanations you would
give to parents regarding why each of
these skills is important.
13. Analyze outcomes. Electronic games
have become very popular with young
children and preteens. Use the text and
other reliable resources to analyze the
possible positive or negative outcomes
of frequent game use on each of the
following: physical fitness, motor skill
development, cognitive development, and
social skills. Cite the sources supporting
your analysis.
Summary
• Most children begin formal school with
kindergarten at about age five.
• From ages five to seven, children grow at a
steady pace. They are enthusiastic learners,
which helps them develop physical, social-
emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Children, ages eight and nine, are settled
into elementary school and may show less
enthusiasm. They continue to gain more
control over small muscles and fine-motor
skills. There is more emphasis on friends.
• Children ages 10 to 12 have both traits of
childhood and adolescence.
• Some 10- to 12-year-olds are entering puberty
whereas others are squarely in childhood.
• Preteens are capable of much more complex
thought, and highly value the opinions of
peers. Fitting in becomes very important.
Review and Study
1. What is a developmental delay? Why is it
important to respond promptly when one
is suspected?
2. Why is stimulating brain development
critical prior to kindergarten?
3. Name three examples of fine-motor skills that
require hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
4. How does a child’s ability to understand a
logic problem that involves conservation
change between age fives and seven?
5. Why is childhood a critical time for
development of positive self-concept?
6. How does children’s sensitivity to
negative comparisons relate to Erikson’s
explanation of the task for this stage of
industry versus inferiority?
Chapter 7 Review and Assess
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7. Contrast seriation, classification, and
transitivity. Give an example of each.
8. How do family relationships begin changing
for eight- and nine-year-old children?
9. What are executive strategies? Give an
example showing how children ages 10 to
12 use executive strategies to write a report.
10. What shift in moral development occurs
for some preteens?
Vocabulary Activity
11. Write each of the Content and Academic
terms on page 152 on a sheet of paper. For
each term, quickly write a word you think
relates to each of the terms. In small groups,
exchange papers. Have each person in the
group explain a term on the list. Take turns
until all terms have been explained.
Critical Thinking
12. Formulate explanations. Much emphasis
is placed on making sure children enter
kindergarten with the skills they need to
learn. Choose eight kindergarten-readiness
skills from Figure 7.3. As a kindergarten
teacher, formulate explanations you would
give to parents regarding why each of
these skills is important.
13. Analyze outcomes. Electronic games
have become very popular with young
children and preteens. Use the text and
other reliable resources to analyze the
possible positive or negative outcomes
of frequent game use on each of the
following: physical fitness, motor skill
development, cognitive development, and
social skills. Cite the sources supporting
your analysis.
Summary
• Most children begin formal school with
kindergarten at about age five.
• From ages five to seven, children grow at a
steady pace. They are enthusiastic learners,
which helps them develop physical, social-
emotional, and cognitive skills.
• Children, ages eight and nine, are settled
into elementary school and may show less
enthusiasm. They continue to gain more
control over small muscles and fine-motor
skills. There is more emphasis on friends.
• Children ages 10 to 12 have both traits of
childhood and adolescence.
• Some 10- to 12-year-olds are entering puberty
whereas others are squarely in childhood.
• Preteens are capable of much more complex
thought, and highly value the opinions of
peers. Fitting in becomes very important.
Review and Study
1. What is a developmental delay? Why is it
important to respond promptly when one
is suspected?
2. Why is stimulating brain development
critical prior to kindergarten?
3. Name three examples of fine-motor skills that
require hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
4. How does a child’s ability to understand a
logic problem that involves conservation
change between age fives and seven?
5. Why is childhood a critical time for
development of positive self-concept?
6. How does children’s sensitivity to
negative comparisons relate to Erikson’s
explanation of the task for this stage of
industry versus inferiority?
Chapter 7 Review and Assess

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