Push themselves to physical limits and fatigue easily. Highly
competitive and impatient. Worry a lot and are their own worst
critics. Aloof. Can be sullen and moody. Love vocabulary,
language play and information. Age of negatives: "I hate it," "I
can't," "boring." Trouble with abstractions such as large
numbers or periods of time. Expressive and talkative. Increased
ability to be abstract. Like rules and logic. Like to organize.
Need a great deal of physical activity. Like to work in groups.
Enjoy tracing and copying as fine motor skills strengthen. Able
to concentrate and read for extended periods. Actively receptive
learners. Memorization is a key learning strategy. Source:
"Yardsticks: Children in the Classroom Ages 4-14" by Chip Wood∫