When children leave the nest and enter 'big school' they are exposed to a wide range of social settings. Peer acceptance becomes important and your child may make more demands on you in order to fit in.
It is a time of slower physical growth and children concentrate more refining skills than acquiring new ones. On a cognitive level, your child develops rapidly and you will be amazed by his/her ability to learn, communicate, memorise and cope with school work.
During middle childhood, your child will refine motor skills acquired during early childhood. Children gain greater control over their bodies and fine motor skills improve considerably. Have a look at the milestones for this age group. Read
It is probably not a coincidence that formal schooling starts between ages five and seven in many parts of the world. At this age, cognitive, language and perceptual-motor skills have developed to such an extent that learning becomes easier and more efficient.
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During middle childhood, children move into a broader social world of peers, teachers, other adults and the community. They become more aware of what is socially acceptable and more influenced by peer pressure.
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Unless there is cause for concern, no tests are required during this period. Screening for vision, hearing and skeletal (e.g. scoliosis) problems are usually conducted at schools.
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