https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq George Fox University EDUC 324 Developmental Timeline en-us 2020-04-12 21:48:11 UTC 2023-05-27 19:33:36 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/501259682/3d386594491ce490cca26c4c77430a1e/IMG_0056.png tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812560 Physical: Children in this category have developed a good majority of their major motor skills, and are able to use their big muscles effectively. They are incredibly energetic and will probably run circles around you when you play together!

Socio-Emotional: Fours will talk your ear off, and love to spend time with familiar faces. They take suggestions and redirection from trusted adults well, and are good at making independent choices. They love being given a job to complete, and are likely do it with a smile on their little faces.

Language: Fours love to sit down and listen to a good book, and will probably tell you all about their favorite part afterwards.

Cognitive: Fours learn so much by actively playing in their environment, and are ready to take on some responsibility.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_nrKUm2phw

Source: Yardsticks,2017, p 35-37]]> 2020-04-12 22:16:20 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812560 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812655 Physical: Fives work really hard to develop the skills needed to read and write.  Much like Fours, they are energetic, but are likely to pace themself so they do not get worn out (although you might). Fives like to have lots of opportunities to participate in physical activity.

Socio-Emotional: Fives seek the approval of trusted adults, and like to have verbal reassurance. Fives do best in consistent environments, where clear expectations are given. They are able to focus on a task for about 20 minutes before wanting to play again!

Language: Fives are very literal when they speak, and interpret what is said at a very literal level. They are imaginative, and love to express themselves through art, drama, and writing. They appreciate explanations, and are likely to give you elaborate responses in return.

Cognitive: Fives are developing abstract thinking skills, and are very intuitive thinkers. They are observational learners, and are likely to repeat the behaviors of nearby trusted adults. Repetition, consistency, and routine are really important to fives.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kAJvGARsn0

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 47-50 ]]> 2020-04-12 22:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812655 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812745 Physical: Sevens enjoy being cuddled up in a small space, and are sensitive to physical and psychosomatic hurt. They are becoming more and more coordinated as the days pass, and their ability to focus has grown just as much as them!

Socio-Emotional: Sevens are empathetic towards the needs of others. Unlike Sixes, Sevens like to work alone or in a pair, and require a great amount of consistency. They become very attached to their teachers, some may even call them a teacher's pet (in the best way), and will need to be warned prior to having a substitute teacher. They are pretty opinionated, and like to keep their workspace neat and tidy.

Language: Sevens are great listeners, and are able to develop well thought out responses. They are fast learners, and may blow you away with how fast they pick up new vocabulary. They love to investigate the meaning of words, and develop secret codes.

Cognitive: Sevens learn best through repetition, and like to review material verbally. They like to take their time on one task and finish it before starting another, and are perfectionists when it comes to their work. They like to work in a quiet environment, with little distraction.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkSmkMpjEGY

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 74-77]]> 2020-04-12 22:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812745 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812838 Physical: Eights have more energy than you will know what to do with! They like to play and take small, frequent breaks, because they tire quickly. They are a bit awkward at this stage, as they are about to start growing again. They do have good coordination, and have developed good writing skills.

Socio-Emotional: Eights love to socialize, and might spend times of work making friends with the kids around them. They adjust to changes well, and are quick to recuperate. They seek approval from those around them, even their peers. And tend to have quantity over quality when it comes too friendships.

Language: Eights have an ever expanding vocabulary, and love to share with you all that they know. They listen well, but it often goes in one ear and out the other. So you may need to repeat instructions a second time.
Cognitive: Eights often take on more than they can handle unintentionally, so giving them smaller projects will give their confidence back. They are interested in responsibility, but may not always follow through in the way you would expect. Eights are full of awesome ideas, and will probably want to share them with you! 

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zAKzPPmYOI

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 88-90]]> 2020-04-12 22:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812838 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812891 Physical: Nines are restless, and love to be physical. You are bound to be impressed by their coordination! They appreciate activities that make them work on their dexterity. They tend to be tense, so you may see them develop a nail biting or hair twisting habit.
 
Socio-Emotional: Nines are in the midst of getting to know who they are. They are likely to try different outfits, and hairstyles throughout the year. Nines have a tendency to be impatient, and do well with short activities with frequent breaks. Nines often struggle with anxiety, and need the support of loved ones to work through it. They are critical of those around them, including themselves. They work best in environments that have set clear expectations, but need a great deal of understanding.

Language: Nines are descriptive speakers, and love to role-play in the classroom. You may notice nines utilizing "baby talk" as they cope with anxious feelings. They often use many social media platforms to express their feelings.

Cognitive: Nines are very literal, and need to know the answer to everything. They are becoming more aware of their world, this is a good time to start introducing serious world issues. They need work that is easily applicable. They have great attention to detail, and are beginning to learn through reading.

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 99-101

]]> 2020-04-12 22:17:14 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503812891 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813043 Physical: Tens appreciate lots of outdoor physical activity, and seem to always be in a hurry. They are learning to use their small muscles effectively, and large muscles are also developing quickly. They need lots of snacks, and breaks in activity, it is hard being ten!

Socio-Emotional: Tens are social and love to be around people, they love working in a community setting. Though they are quick to anger, they are just as fast to forgive you. Tens are sensitive, and can pretty much solve their own problems with little interference. Tens are flexible, and can handle change well. They appreciate affirmation and being rewarded.

Language: Tens are good listeners and are able to look at many perspectives. Time has great value to tens, and appreciate time to do what they want, such as free reading.

Cognitive: Tens are eager to learn, and are able to concentrate for long periods of time. They appreciate rules, and logic.

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 114-116]]> 2020-04-12 22:17:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813043 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813088 Physical: Elevens love to be physical, and will need more food and sleep than before. Some elevens may begin to experience physical and hormonal changes. Elevens may be a bit clumsy, but they are continuing to develop those skills.

Socio-Emotional: Elevens are highly social people, and need lots of time to communicate with those around them. Elevens are a bit impulsive, and behave best when they are away from home base. They are dealing with a lot at this stage, and need the guidance of a trusted adult. Elevens may test the limits, which is an important part of their development (but I promise they don't hate you!).

Cognitive: Elevens love to learn new things, rather than dwelling on the old. They are a bit indecisive, and are quick to defend themselves.

Ethics/Independence: Elevens are developing the ability to see multiple perspectives, and are likely to challenge those in charge. Elevens are increasingly becoming more independent individuals! 

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 128-130]]> 2020-04-12 22:17:38 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813088 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813154 Physical: Thirteens have lots of physical energy, and may notice breakouts more frequently than before. Boys are just beginning to show their first signs of puberty, while girls are almost done with physical development.

Socio-Emotional: Thirteens pay close attention to those around them, and are quick to follow the crowd. Peer pressure is effecting them now more than ever before. They may have heightened emotions (such as withdrawal, anger, sensitivity), and are easily hurt. Thirteens are often insecure about themselves, as they are experience so much change and it can be uncomfortable at times.

Cognitive: Thirteens are abstract thinkers, and are capable of making assumptions. They tend to worry about pretty much everything, especially homework. They may be more opinionated about what they like, and what they dislike at this age.

Ethics/Independence: Thirteens like to argue with authority, but continue to be interested in fairness and justice. They are highly judgmental of their teachers, and are likely to discuss their thoughts with peers or family members. Many will be interested in societal norms, while others are more independent thinkers. They usually provide short responses, but are just as likely to respond with extreme language. They often ask "why?" and appreciate a calm and thoughtful response.

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p154-156]]> 2020-04-12 22:17:49 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813154 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813199 Physical: Fourteens are very active, and benefit from brain breaks in the classroom. When given time to regenerate, they are likely to preform better than before. They need lots of exercise, sleep, and food to keep them growing! While girls are pretty much fully developed at this point, boys will experience frequent growth spurts and begin to get upper body strength.

Socio-Emotional: Fourteens learn well in small groups, and like taking on discussions (especially current events). Face saving behavior is pretty common at this stage, and will say things that often mean something else. They are likely to be loud and outgoing, and are "know it alls".

Cognitive: Fourteens respond well to variety, and when given opportunities to choose what they are passionate about. They are able to work on long term projects, but need check in dates to keep them on task. They are able to think abstractly, and enjoy doing so. They benefit greatly from self/peer evaluation, as well as teacher input.

Ethics/Independence: Fourteens are more likely to share their errors, and will probably be more willing to try again after they experience failure. They may fall into peer pressure, but are fairly level headed. They appreciate exploratory classes, where they can explore their personal interests. They crave connections with trusted adults, but continue to fight for independence. They try to make the most of their time, and are likely to stay up late (and like most of us, won't want to wake up the next morning).

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 167- 170 ]]> 2020-04-12 22:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503813199 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503832870 Physical: Much like elevens, twelves are very energetic and will need lots of sleep and may eat more. Twelves will experience frequent growth spurts throughout the year.

Socio-Emotional: Twelves are getting their first look at what their adult personality will be like, and are generally self aware. They develop lots of friendships (that may be unexpected), and care more about the opinions of people their age rather than adults.
 
Cognitive: Twelves have developed the skills needed to plan and organize, and would benefit from a planner. They tend to excel in certain areas, and are able to think abstractly.

Ethics/Independence: Twelves are able to see various perspectives, but are likely to be biased. They appreciate adults who listen and take their opinion into consideration. They are becoming more independent, and enjoy talking with trusted adults. They are self starters, and are ready to take on leadership roles or a small job. It is important that twelves have a trusted adult(s) to help them think through serious topics (drugs/alcohol, sex, family issues...).

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 140-143]]> 2020-04-12 23:02:42 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503832870 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503843467 Physical: Sixes have pretty much developed their fine motor skills, and have mastered visual tracking (which is important for reading). They are still very active, and may get ahead of themselves at times, causing fatigue. Sixes are starting to get their adult teeth, so you may notice them biting on objects for teething relief.

Socio-Emotional: One of the best qualities of a 6 year old is that they are AMBITIOUS and INDEPENDENT. As a result they sometimes take on more than they can handle. They are proud of all that they can do and accomplish. They are caring individuals, and will probably have a best friend. Sixes work well in groups, and may be more effective workers in that setting.

Language: Sixes love to tell you about what they have learned, and love to show off their work. They listen well when you are using lots of enthusiasm. Sixes are a big fan of jokes (better start practicing now), and games that get the whole class involved.

Cognitive: Sixes are curious about the world around them, and may ask lots of questions. They have a better developed concept of time in comparison to years prior, and are motivated learners. They love to explore the world through creative projects, and taking risks (safely). Though they will probably want to take on many projects at once, encourage them to take their time on one project to get quality work.

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulnPW5mfFvc&t=5s

Source: Yardsticks, 2017, p 60-63

]]> 2020-04-12 23:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/503843467 tverwold18 https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/511095937 What I learned: Making this timeline really made me think deeply about the many changes children go through in just one year, and how those changes impact their educational needs. I was tempted to preface the timeline with a disclaimer, that although these stages are typical of that age group, all children are different and will develop at their own pace. AND THAT IS OKAY. Areas of development and typical behaviors are likely to differ between each child, and that is okay too. Development is not necessarily about checking off all of the boxes for every age. It is about knowing where your child is, and what you can do to foster further development, whether that is in your classroom or at home. Development in the younger stages, I would say 10 and under is all about gathering the necessary tools to be successful in the future. Those years of development are vital, and outside input (both positive and negative) make a big difference in how they develop.  In these years, it is important to limit both major and minor traumas, because they greatly effect all areas of their development. Though trauma is bound to happen, it is important to help children   develop necessary coping mechanisms to handle those traumas. Around 11 years old, they start using the tools they gathered and start becoming more independent, and preparing to be their own person. These years can be scary for both them, and the community surrounding them. In these years, support and encouragement is vital, even if they push you away. They may not realize it, but their community is still important, even if they feel like they don't need it. They still have a lot to learn. It is important to let them experience the world and allow them to be independent (in a safe way of course).

Application: Looking at child development through the lens of education allowed me to really look at the different needs each age group has. As teachers, we obviously cannot run a kindergarten classroom the same way we would a 8th grade classroom, because they have different developmental and educational needs (this is true of every age group). In the classroom, it is important to make your expectations clear no matter what age group you find yourself teaching. Children are far more capable than we give them credit for. As your going through curriculum, and making your lesson plans, make sure you are choosing tasks and classroom practices that are developmentally appropriate for that age group. Though they may be within a certain age group, they may not quite meet (or may even exceed) the typical development of that age, so it is important to keep in mind that ALL CHILDREN ARE DIFFERENT AND HAVE DIFFERENT NEEDS. Creating a classroom environment that is personalized every year, every class, and every student is so important for the growth and development of the child. The class you teach will differ from year to year depending on the group you have. It is important to remember that just because "this worked last year" does not mean it will be the same for the years to follow. The goal is to further their development, not hinder it.]]> 2020-04-16 16:13:32 UTC https://padlet.com/tverwold18/c4b6ve9stv9gosvq/wish/511095937