THE SCHOOL-AGE CHILD: 6yrs to 12yrs

School-age children seem to have a steadier pace of growing and learning. Children at this age are interested in real-life tasks and activities, they want to make “real” jewelry or take “real” pictures. School age children are more likely to stick with things until the project is finished, problem solved or argument resolved. Doing things with friends, teamwork and following rules are very important. At this age it is more important to gain acceptance and experience achievement. At Preston Kiddie Kollege we will promote the development of your school-age child by offering activities in the following areas:
- Age appropriate arts and crafts
- Programs geared toward self improvement
- Opportunities to socialize
- Cooperative group projects
- Competitive games
- Quiet time for home work or calm reflection
- Community projects
- Character development

We will work closely with your child in these early childcare education phases, easing the frustration of some of these milestones and encouraging the growth of others.


Cognitive
• Begin to understand symbols like clocks, written words and quantity.
• Able to follow multi-part directions and instructions.
• Use toys and action figures to act out their hostile or aggressive feelings .
• Begin to recognize that the views and interests of others may not be the same as    their own.
• Need written word and rich conversation for vocabulary and language exploration.
• Incorporate cause and effect and logical consequences in making behavioral choices.
• Enjoy trial-and-error experiments and projects. Repeated failures result in frustration    and negative behaviors.