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Finally, a book for early childhood educators that combines child development and brain research!
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Chapter 8: The Eight-Year-Old Brain
The Eight-Year-Old Brain
Say hello to Alayna (Figure 8.1.). When the going gets tough, eight-year-olds get going. They are just as pleasant as they were at seven, and now we find them even more outgoing. In fact, “exuberant” describes Alayna best.
Figure 8.1 Alayna
Like other eight-year-olds, Alayna likes to evaluate. The one she judges most is herself. She adores her mother and father and often sits in on or accidentally overhears their conversations. She is waiting to hear what is said about her. She hopes to hear praise, but she is also old enough to realize that her parents have their own lives and may not spend time discussing her.
[Page 100]Alayna's feelings are easily hurt, but in general, she feels pretty good about herself. ...