Invests inanimate things with life. Perception of concrete objects Memory for concrete things. Perception keen. Perception strong. Curiosity-the "why" "how" Imagination of practical turn. stage. Imagination active. Imitation of adults strong. Reasoning developing rapidly. Imitation of adults-with a purpose to be like them. Suggestibility strong. Will stronger. INTELLECTUAL (Childhood) 3 TO 6 YEARS 6 TO 9 YEARS 9 TO 13 YEARS Fears prominent and are im- Imaginative "fears." aginative, increasing. Sensitive "feelings." Anger, pride, jealousy. Sympathy, love, affection. Fear prompts desire for com- Desire for company grows rap- Social impulses increasing. SOCIAT Imitates unconsciously. Generosity sometimes found. idly. Pugnacious. Disregard for dress. Love of order. Pugnacious nature. Sense of right of property develops. Altruism prominent. Rebels against restraint of any Less selfishness. kind. |