Timeline of Typical Student Behavior

Age 5-10

Jan 15, 2017

*Investigation of the world around them, different forms of play develop. Also very energetic. *Rules develop from being made up, to black and white, to being tangible. *Independence is a continuous goal with increasing distance towards parents. However, still seeking approval. By age 10, child is accepting of parents. (Photo:http://montessoritraining.blogspot.com/2007/07/montessori-philosophy-second-plane-of.html)

Age 11-13

Jan 15, 2017

• Some guidance from parents is accepted.

*Desires to make own decisions and relationships.

• Friends gain importance, and seek attention from relationships.

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Age 14-18

Jan 15, 2017

• Seek personal identity and having ones own opinion.

*Learning what takes priority in ones life.

• Physiological and emotional development.
• Peer Pressure is an influence.

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