Children in this grade range are by definition, very active. Periods where children must remain quiet and/or still should be short.
In addition to being active, children?s interests change quickly. Provide the children with a wide variety of experiences.
These children enjoy working in groups. Keep in mind, however, that girls are happier working with girls, and boys are happiest working with boys.
The children are more likely to succeed if activities are broken down into a series of tasks, or steps. Children this age may feel overwhelmed if asked to do or remember too much at one time.
Guidance is still very important with this group. Remember, however, that guidance does not mean doing everything for a child. Children learn best from their own experiences!
Children in these grades need lots and lots of praise. Each child needs to feel that he or she successfully accomplished the task at hand. Always find something positive to say about each child?s work.
Children are curious and love to explore and try out new things. Take advantage of this to introduce new activities project areas.

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