Seven year old’s enjoy having the opportunity to share their knowledge with others. They display a longer attention span and have the ability to tolerate less detailed directions and last minute changes. Seven-year-olds are curious and frequently ask adults and peers questions to satisfy their need to know. They utilize more and more complex and creative strategies to solve problems at home and at school. The time between 6 and 8 is one of tremendous cognitive change for children. At the age of 7, children enter what Piaget termed the concrete operational period, which lasts until they are about 12 years old. It is during this time that children gain better understanding of the ability with mental actions. The language skills of seven year
