Elementary School Years

Definition

The elementary school years, typically spanning from ages 6 to 12, refer to the period of formal education after preschool and before middle school. It is a time when children develop important cognitive and social skills.

Related terms

Cognitive Development:

Refers to the growth and changes in a child's ability to think, reason, understand, problem-solve, and acquire knowledge.

Social Development:

Describes how individuals learn to interact with others and develop relationships through communication skills, empathy, and understanding societal norms.

Puberty:

The stage during which an individual experiences significant physical changes associated with sexual maturation.