Junior Learner

Have a bigger appetite and need more sleep

May be clumsy and use one hand or foot more often

Increased coordination

Starts showing signs of puberty

Start to rely more on friends

May have their first crush

Begin to face peer pressure

Begin to care about what others think-especially on social media

Begin to crave independence

May experience mood changes

Begin to test limits and push boundaries

Start being able to see different perspective and are able to argue effectively

Start to take more responsibility around the house

Begin to understand how things are connected