Ms. Pappas' 1st Grade

Here is some information according to the CDC on how children

develop during middle childhood:

 

Emotional/Social Changes

Children in this age group might:

·         Show more independence from parents and family.

·         Start to think about the future.

·         Understand more about his or her place in the world.

·         Pay more attention to friendships and teamwork.

·         Want to be liked and accepted by friends.

 

Thinking and Learning

Children in this age group might:

·         Show rapid development of mental skills.

·         Learn better ways to describe experiences and talk about thoughts and feelings.

·         Have less focus on one’s self and more concern for others.

 

Healthy Bodies

·         Parents can help make schools healthier. Work with your child’s school to limit access to foods and drinks with added sugar, solid fat, and salt that can be purchased outside the school lunch program.

·         Make sure your child has 1 hour or more of physical activity each day.

·         Limit screen time for your child to no more than 1 to 2 hours per day of quality programming, at home, school, or afterschool care.

·         Practice healthy eating habits and physical activity early. Encourage active play, and be a role model by eating healthy at family mealtimes and having an active lifestyle.