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How
They Grow
The average six-year-old is extremely egocentric and wants to
be the center of attention. She or he:
Wants to be the "best" and
"first."
Has boundless energy.
May be oppositional, silly,
brash, and critical.
Cries easily; shows a variety
of tension-releasing behavior.
Is attached to the teacher.
Has difficulty being flexible.
Often considers fantasy real.
Where They're Going
At six years old, your child is learning to understand
himself. You can help by encouraging him as she or he:
Develops a positive, realistic
self-concept.
Learns to respect himself.
Begins to understand his own
uniqueness.
Gains awareness of his
feelings.
Learns to express feelings.
Learns how to participate in
groups.
Begins to learn from his
mistakes.
What They're Learning
By the end of first grade your child should be able to:
Read at least 100 sight words.
Locate the main idea and
details in stories.
Recall the sequence of events
in oral and written stories.
Print words legibly.
Write words legibly in
manuscript form.
Capitalize the first word in a
sentence and use the period and question mark at the end of a
sentence.
Recognize the singular and
plural forms of nouns.
Count to 100 by one's, two's,
five's, and ten's.
Write the numerals to 100.
Add and subtract numbers up to
and from 20.
Use simple maps and globes.
Make more detailed observations
of the natural world.
What They
Like to Do
- enjoy many activities and
keep busy
- paint and draw
- discover their loose tooth
- practice skills to become
better
- jump rope
- ride bikes
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