Your+Fourth+Grader

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 * Ages and Stages: Fourth Grade **

Is your nine-year-old on track? Below are some general development milestones to help you understand your child's progress over the school year. Keep in mind that every child is different and may not fit perfectly into this framework. [|Printable Version] v
 * Where They Are **Nine is a time of general confusion for kids. Nine-year-olds:
 * Want to put some distance between themselves and adults, and may rebel against authority.
 * Need to be part of a group.
 * Seek independence.
 * Possess a high activity level.
 * Can express a wide range of emotions and verbalize easily.
 * Can empathize.
 * Can think independently and critically, but are tied to peer standards.
 * Begin to increase their sense of truthfulness.
 * Are typically not self-confident.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Where They're Going **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">School isn't just academics. Your child's teachers are also helping your child grow socially. At nine-years-old, your child is learning how to make decisions and set standards. You can help by encouraging your child as he/she:
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Begins making decisions.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Gains a greater sense of responsibility.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Sets personal standards.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Develops personal interests and abilities.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Develops social skills.
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 18.66px;">Learns to engage in group decision-making.