Journal Entry 6: Middle childhood physical and cognitive development
Raise your child to the age of 10 years, 11 months, then select one of the following questions to respond
to in your journal. Make sure you reference different events in your child’s life, using your textbook and
other reliable sources for support.
1. How well is your child adapting to social situations in the home and outside the home? Does
your child have any behavior or emotional problems at this point? Why do you think these
problems are occurring and what are you doing about them?
Each journal entry should be a minimum of 2 pages, double-spaced (about 500 to 700 words) Times
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*IMPORTANT INFO* I am the Father of Theodora in these scenarios and Theo is a girl.
THEODORA at 10 years 11 months
Some highlights of the 5th grade report card (the one that is being sent on to middle school with
Theodora’s portfolio of writing samples, and standardized test scores) were as follows:
“Demonstrates strength” in the areas of mathematical problem solving, understanding of data, number
concepts, graphical applications, and arithmetic computation.
“Demonstrates strength” in the area of music.
Consistently works cooperatively in groups, consistently respects rights and property of others, and
consistently demonstrates appropriate peer social interaction.
“Demonstrates strength” in the area of art.
“Demonstrates strength” in all areas of reading, and in spelling and “appropriate for grade level” in
writing.
Consistently works independently, listens attentively, and follows directions and classroom rules.
“Demonstrates strength” in the areas of speaking and listening and in content knowledge of social
studies and science.
In the comments section the teacher wrote: Occasionally Theodora gets upset during stressful situations
inside or outside the classroom, but usually is able to bounce back quickly.
Theodora spends time after school and on weekends sending messages to friends on her smartphone.
You keep the phone at home and allow her to carry it only when she will be away on a sleepover with a
friend or going places around the neighborhood with friends. This way you can remain in contact in case
of emergencies. You used a Smartphone a lot yourself in your teen years, but you are still surprised at
how early it has started in Theodora’s generation
Theodora is working at the 6th grade math level (the highest level offered at her school) and usually gets
the homework done easily and gets everything right on the tests. At this point she is really interested in
science, but thinks math is sort of humdrum.
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You work with the teacher to find science fairs and volunteer to get together a group from
Theodora’s class to put together a science experiment for the upcoming fair. Theodora joins in
with enthusiasm.
Theodora’s fifth grade class is just about to leave on the fifth grade science camp trip (a week spent in
cabins in the mountains). The fifth grade teachers have been preparing the kids for weeks, alternating
with each other in the teaching of science units on ecology, astronomy, geology, botany and zoology. The
kids are also learning all of the rules of camp (they will have to keep their cabin clean, wash dishes, turn
the lights out at 9, etc). This is Theodora’s first extended stay away from home. Theodora is really
enthusiastic about the science topics and talks a lot about them at home. It seems as though the
prospect of actually doing hands-on science is already enhancing her interest in and knowledge about
the topics. You figure the whole trip will be a good life-experience as well as a good academic
experience.
Theodora is able to concentrate longer on tasks than at age 8, although she has occasional lapses.
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You reward Theodora for completing the homework for the day all in one session rather than
splitting it up.
Theodora’s asthma seems to kick up in the fall and the spring or when she gets a cold.
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You stay with the medications, and teach Theodora to take as many precautions as possible
to avoid colds.
Theodora is always wanting to design something, such as a new set-up in her room, a dress, or a garden
project.
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You teach her how to sew and the two of you take a clothing design class together and have
a great time with it on weekends.
Theodora gets along very well with most people, is popular with other kids, and has a lot of social and
other after-school activities.
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You facilitate Theodora’s interests by allowing friends over or allowing Theodora to stay at
her friends’ houses.
Theodora is getting quite good at soccer and really looks forward to it. She played on the “All Stars” team
last year. Theodora’s coach recommends joining a travel team as a way of advancing faster This is
practically year round, so it would mean there isn’t enough time for serious competitive play in other
sports.
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You don’t want her to burn out on a sport and grow to dislike it at such a young age. You
continue with the regular soccer league and All Stars, as Theodora has friends there and really
likes it. But you also encourage her to try other sports through the rec center or informal play.
Theodora is very verbally adept and witty, and enjoys jokes, stories and riddles.
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You enjoy having a wider range of conversations together than you could last year.
Theodora is continuing to be a strong reader, and always seems to have a fiction book she is reading.
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You sometimes read the same books as Theodora, and converse about some of the funnier
or more interesting moments in the book. Sometime you suggest a book to Theodora that you
think she’d like.
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