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8 to 12 yrs Children 7-8 yrs and older can understand
nuances of meaning and more difficult
grammatical features such as the passive
voice

Can put thoughts and feelings into words

Can tell an organized story (with a
beginning, middle and end)

Can understand word play, jokes, figures
of speech and metaphor

Play is now focused on physical skills and
intellectual competence

Play is focused on ritualized games with
rules and games requiring planning and
strategy

Fantasy play is where the child displaces
feelings and wishes into imaginary
scenarios. This is when the child imagines
the self in more adult roles and situations

Hobbies and collections of things
increases