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Stages of Child Development Three to Six years and Six to Eight Years

• Using pronouns and prepositions appropriately

• Making three-word simple sentences
Notes
• Signifying size relationships eg. small, big
• Following a three step command

• Counting until 10

• Naming four colours
• Enjoying rhymes and word play

• Responding to “why” questions

• Talking to oneself

INTEXT QUESTIONS 9.1
Fill in the blanks.

(a) Attributing life-like characteristics to non-living objects is called
....................... .

(b) ....................... refers to children’s ability to identify similarities and
differences in objects.

(c) Preschoolers quickly understand the meaning of any difficult word that
they hear for the first time, from the context of the sentences. This is
called......................

(d) ....................... deals with practical usage of language.

9.2 DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN DURING SIX TO EIGHT
YEARS
Middle childhood brings many changes in the lives of children. Physical, social
and cognitive skills develop rapidly at this time. In terms of cognitive capacities,
they are now able to remember and memorise more. This time is critical for
children to develop confidence in all areas of life and attain independence and
industry. Developing independence from family becomes more important now.
During this period, children come into regular contact with the larger world
outside. Friendships become more important and peers start playing a very
crucial role.

Let us now study the developmental milestones of the early primary stage.

126 EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION