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Fours are adaptable, enthusiastic, adventure seeking and exercises imagination through outdoor play. They take joy in completing tasks and helping others. Fours enjoy reading in different forms like being read to and acting out stories. They learn from routines in the classroom and from consistency. Fours are actively exploring phonemic sounds in the alphabet and benefit from hands-on learning activities.

"Learning is transmitted through the large muscles, when learning goes from the hand to the head, not the other way around" (Wood, 2017, p. 34).

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Fives are actively learning through their senses and surroundings. They need a balance between structured settings and also the freedom to explore their environment. Fives enjoy dressing up as what they want to be when they are older. They benefit from lots of physical activity both inside and outside of the classroom. Fives tend to seek out permission from adults and need clear expectations and directions. They express their creativity in different forms like through words, pictures and acting. Fives also learn from hands-on manipulatives.

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Sixes are inquisitive and creative beings. They are at the age where they start to understand other people's perspectives. They benefit from open-ended activities and explaining what they know. It is important that sixes receive an adequate amount of attention and care from caregivers and teachers. Sixes value winning and taking pride in their accomplishments. They enjoy working in groups, helping their classmates and learning through play. They are learning to express their emotions through creative outlets.

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Sevens are navigating their way through life in a more careful manner. They value clear instruction and routine that gives them a sense of control. Sevens are internally driven and want to discover the "why" behind things. One-on-one relationships are important to sevens and they care about what other people think of them. They are actively adding new words to their vocabulary and loves exploring new grounds. Students at this age learn from repetition and finishing tasks by taking their time.

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Eights are always looking to the next new thing that they can get their hands on. They want to seek solutions to problems and want to get tasks done quickly. Eights want to be experts in whatever they are studying and share their hard work with their peers. They benefit from guidance of the adults in their lives to stay on track. Eights are discovering their potential, are full of energy and gaining a better understanding of their responsibilities.

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Nine year olds are not only growing intellectually but in their character as well. They are realizing the power they have in their situations and are going through many life changes that are often out of their control. Their wonderings and questions about life's inequalities seem to grow bigger and bigger. Nines are building their identity and are often competitive among their classmates. It is important that nines are provided with opportunities to practice problem solving by working on tasks in groups. They love discovering new things in their environment and are exercising their fine motor skills.

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Ten year olds are finding their way through life and are often the product of the care that they have received. They are easily influenced by the factors in their environment and are learning to meet the expectations of both their teachers and peers. Ten year olds take pride in learning new information and demonstrate it through their work. They are learning social cues and learning how to control their emotions. They benefit from discussing what they are learning about and want to help out students in the younger grades. Ten year olds are developing empathy, enjoy moving their bodies and want to discover new things through reading.

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Eleven year olds are animated and undergo a lot of change across the different developmental domains. Not only are they evolving emotionally but their bodies are also changing and this causes them to be extra self-cautious. Eleven year olds are forming their friend groups and want to belong. They are exploring new areas of knowledge in music, languages, sports, etc. Eleven year olds often create their own rules when playing games with their friends and thrive in areas where they can get their energy out. They are passionate in their beliefs and are new users of social media.

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Twelve year olds can be moody as they are navigating their way through the continuous changes in their environment. Their search for identity grows and they are at the age where they compare themselves to those around them. By spending time with people, they are developing skills such as empathy, confidence and friendliness. They benefit from spaces where they can recenter their thoughts and reflect on situations.They enjoy engaging with their environment and soaking in new information. They appreciate being recognized for their hard work and dedication both in school and outside of school. They are learning how to follow through with their goals and need guidance as they are on a journey to discovering themselves.

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Thirteen year olds are maturing across the different developmental domains and are on the journey of creating who they want to be. They are learning that the world is bigger than them and the role that they play. They can often challenge authority figures in order to understand how the world operates. Thirteen year olds are going through puberty and many changes during this age. They are learning how to become independent and juggling their responsibilities both at school and at home. Students at this age are often cautious about what other's opinions are and just want to belong. They are easily influenced by their peers and benefit from engaging with content in the classroom.

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Fourteen year olds are on a journey of discovering who they are and the impact that they want to make on this world. They are developing higher order thinking skills and are pursuing skills that they are passionate in. They are growing in their independence and long for connections with their peers. Fourteen year olds benefit from counseling, participating in group settings and seeking solutions to problems. They appreciate being listened to and are able to dig deeper in the curriculum across different subject areas.

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I really enjoyed reading about the different patterns of development that young students go through. It amazes me that even though our students are unique and constantly changing, there is still a level of structure and patterns that can be identified in the midst of the unknown. As children are growing older, each new year brings both a lot of growth and also challenges as they are blooming.

As a future teacher, I want to appreciate all the stages and seasons of life that my students are continuously going through because that is shaping them into who they are and who they are going to become. It is important to demonstrate patience and compassion towards my students who are doing their best to navigate through life's ups and downs. Throughout this timeline project, I learned that students undergo growth at their own pace and it is valuable to find the balance between challenging my students to grow but not rushing them in the process.