5-6 years: Very high energy. Dances and can keep a beat.Permanent teeth are coming in, Girls are developing ahead of boys, Likes to build and create things Can play organized games Should be able to consistently use simple, but structurally complete, sentences that average 5 – 7 words. Syntax and pronunciation becomes normal. Children use more complex sentences as they grow. Children who are unable to express themselves adequately may be more prone to exhibiting aggressive behavior or temper tantrums. A 6-year-old normally can follow a series of 3 commands in a row.By age 10, most children can follow 5 commands in a row. | Line between fantasy and reality becomes more clear.Can shift attention from one task to another Able to give more thought to decisions Have a great imagination. Very interested in collecting things Enjoys jokes, rhymes, riddles, nonsense songs. Begins to see others’ point of view | Wants to be treated like an adult Can accept fair punishment. Feels hurt when called names. Proud and possessive of belongings. Worries about being liked. Enjoys talking with more than cuddling with parents. Boys and girls begin to play less with each other. Becomes competitive. Doesn’t like to lose. Can be bossy. |