6 years

Question 1

gross motor skills - at 6 years

Answer 1

• gaining in strength, coordination and balance
• can hop, skip and jump confidently
• can swerve and dodge and dance to music
• some can ride a 2 wheel bike
• can combine skills together

Question 2

fine motor skills - at 6 years

Answer 2

• hold pencil in an adult way (tripod grasp)
• can write a number of letters of similar size
• they can write their first and second name and write simple stories
• they can build a tall, straight tower

Question 3

cognitive - at 6 years

Answer 3

• recognised numbers up to 100 and do simple calculations
• develop and understanding of length, distance, time weight
• are able to tell the difference between fantasy and reality
• understand basic scientific principles
• can be reasoned with

Question 4

language and communication - at 6 years

Answer 4

• can pronounce the majority of sounds of their own language
• calk fluently and with confidence and asks who, when, where, why questions
• can remember nursery rhymes and song, enjoys jokes and riddles
• can read, but may still enjoy stories being read to them
• can use language to reason and to explain

Question 5

emotional - at 6 years

Answer 5

• children start to compare themselves with others
• their self-concept and self-esteem is developing
• they are more aware of the feelings of others
• their confidence maybe shaken by failure

Question 6

social - at 6 years

Answer 6

• have strong friendships usually of the same gender who they choose because of their personality and interests
• can carry out simple tasks such as peeling vegetables, hanging up clothes and tidying
• can hold long conversations with another child or adult