Social+Development

Social Development

9 year olds
 * like to work with a partner of their choice - usually the same gender
 * very competitive
 * like to negotiate

10 year olds
 * Enjoys family, peers, and teachers
 * work well in groups; enjoy clubs, activities, and team sports
 * able to enjoy cooperative and competitive activities

11 year olds
 * need lots of time to talk with peers; heavy users of the phone, cell phone, instant messaging, and email
 * often behave best when away from home

12 year olds
 * care more about peer opinions than those of teachers and parents

Visit the [|Classroom Interpretering] website for further information about the social devleopment of late elementary aged children.