Middle Childhood Dev/social-emotional

What do children develop as a result of feeling competent both at school and at home?

• Industry

• Inferiority

• Self-confidence

• Patience

What should adults provide to support children's emotional growth?

• Criticism

• Negative feedback

• Positive feedback

• Indifference

What do children start to notice about themselves?

• Their favorite colors

• Their own strengths and weaknesses

• Their friends' hobbies

• Their teachers' expectations

How do children tie their worth at this stage of emotional growth?

• To their academic performance

• To their physical appearance

• To their athletic abilities

• To their social status

What do children want to be recognized for?

• Their obedience

• Their competence

• Their creativity

• Their humor

What are 5th and 6th graders prone to?

• Mood swings

• High academic performance

• Physical growth spurts

• Isolation

Older children like to be social and be involved in what?

• Individual tasks

• Group activities

• Competitive sports

• Academic clubs

What may older children struggle with if their feelings get hurt easily?

• Rejection

• Physical illness

• Academic challenges

• Boredom

What do children realize they can make at this stage?

• Friends

• Mistakes

• Life choices

• Money

What is a common question asked of children at this age?

• What is your favorite color?

• What did you eat for breakfast?

• What do you want to be when you grow up?

• How old are you?