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Human Development: Ages 6 to 7

Child development, or human development, is the process of a person becoming physically, emotionally, and socially mature. The following list of characteristics can be expected for someone who is from the ages of 6 to 7 years old. These characteristics may not be applicable or comprehensive for every individual. This list is part of a series of articles on K12Genie that group children by age and list characteristics  of human development. By providing you with this information, we hope it helps you better understand children and ultimately better relate with them.

Ages 6 to 7

1. Are developing greater auditory and visual discrimination
2. Follow directions with greater concentration
3. Demonstrate greater span of attention
4. Show an increased vocabulary
5. Show interest in science–growing things, animals, space
6. Develop awareness of rules in games
7. Feel comfortable with structure and schedules–knowing what to expect
8. Define “self” largely on how the significant adults in their lives see them
9. Recognize simple cause and effect
10. Recognize hierarchy
11. Increasingly enjoy spending longer periods of time with other children
12. Appreciate elaboration and humor
13. Are increasingly able to work in groups
14. Are willing to listen to others and share ideas
15. Develop increased self-confidence as their skills improve
16. Continue to deal with individual and group differences
17. Are extremely susceptible to adult role models and their values and beliefs
18. Are sensitive to and may be afraid of criticism or disapproval
19. Are developing skills of inquiry and discovery
20. Are able to write down findings and new information learned