7 is a Magic Number?

Discussion 7 year olds (7YOs) should have gained refinement in earlier tasks and skills and are starting to develop higher level skills. As the range of skill mastery is broad during this early school age time, parents and adults often become concerned around 7YO if their child does not seem to have gained certain skills and “matured” like the other kids. 7YOs can: Gross motor Rides a 2-wheel bike well Can perform most activities of daily living almost independently but may need occasional help with difficult clothing, etc. Most, but not all, are toilet trained at night Fine motor Able to write including name, may start more cursive or more difficult writing as well Can use tools better such as safety scissors well Can copy complex shapes i.e. diamond Language Has full language ability Pronounces words correctly without articulation problems Can understand and follow 3 step commands Can read age-appropriate books Can have some problems with spelling Cognitive/Social Becoming more independent Thinking about the future and their place in the world Likes to copy adults Can and likes to play alone, but likes friends as well particularly of same gender Becoming more aware and modest about their body Developing empathy for others Younger fears are abating, but still scared of the unknown Understands basic concepts of numbers and can repeat 3 numbers backwards Can tell time Can cooperate and share but also can be jealous Learning Point This is the third in ...
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