Your School-Ager (6-10)
Your child is starting school! She knows her alphabet, can count to 100 and is beginning to understand her emotions, big and small.
Resources for Your 6-10 Year Old
Your School-Ager (6-10)
Creative Arts
At this age, your child isn't just playing pretend - they're living in their own rich, imaginative worlds. Whether it's staging an impromptu play or sketching scenes from their favorite stories, their creativity knows no bounds.
Your School-Ager (6-10)
Social Emotional
As they enter school, they must leave the security of home and family, perhaps for the first time. As part of a larger social group, they're becoming better at reading social cues and expressing their feelings. Empathy begins to play a bigger role as they consider the feelings of others.
Your School-Ager (6-10)
Play & Learning
From planning their next move in a competitive game to overcoming obstacles in play, they're learning to think ahead and adapt. It's all about persistence, creativity and the joy of discovering new solutions.
Your School-Ager (6-10)
STEM
Whether it's building a towering structure from blocks or exploring the wonders of the backyard, they're engaging with the fundamentals of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). These hands-on experiences lay the groundwork for critical thinking and a lifelong love of learning.
Your School-Ager (6-10)
Social Studies
For your child, every interaction is an opportunity to learn about different cultures, traditions and ways of life. They're beginning to see themselves as part of a larger community, learning about cooperation, diversity and the value of different perspectives.
Your School-Ager (6-10)
Physical Health & Growth
They're learning new sports, mastering the playground and even taking on new challenges like bike riding or swimming. It's a time of rapid physical development, where healthy habits and safe exploration go hand in hand.
Your School-Ager (6-10)
English & Language Arts
They're not just talking more - they're telling stories, making jokes and asking questions that show deeper understanding of language. Different kinds of storytelling become gateways to new adventures, and you might find them lost in a book or a comic, exploring their own imaginations through the power of words.