Human Development: Ages 7 to 8
August 27, 2009 by K12Genie Staff
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 7 to 8 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 7 to 8
- Develop increased interest and skill in games requiring coordination of small muscles (e.g. hitting moving targets, catching with one hand)
- Increased ability to master the coordination of writing, though fine penmanship may still be difficult
- Begin to identify with group responsibilities and purposes
- Participate in group activities and thinking
- Frequently show allegiance to peer group rather than to adults
- Develop increased empathy
- Can take different sides of an argument
- Become more adept at defining problems and developing logical patters of problem solving
- Can evaluate a situation with given information
- Can distinguish fact from fiction
- Develop greater capacity to accept constructive criticism and suggestions
