Cognitive Development
Physical Developmet
Six-year-old
me
I was still developing my reading skills, but I
loved reading, and enjoyed being read to. I
read all of the
Junie B. Jones
books when I
was six. I remember wanting to read some
books that were a little advanced for me, so
every night before bed, my dad and I would
read books togehter. He helped me
pronounce and understand words I hadn't
learned yet. I was also developing my writing
skills. I was learning how to write in print and
in cursive at age 6. I could do basic addition
and subtraction, and could count to 100, and I
was learning the different ways to count - by
2's, by 5's, by 10's, etc.
I was learning to ride a bike, but still
using training wheels at this age. I
also had a scooter that I enjoyed
riding. I played soccer, and was really
starting to learn the proper way to
kick a ball, settle the ball, do a
throw-in, etc. I was extremely tall for
my age and remember being "off the
charts" or in the 99th percentile for
height, and towering over my
classmates. My dad and his side of
the family are tall, but I grew rapidly.
Cognitive Development
Physical Developmet
Sixteen-year-
old me
I took several classes in high school that
involved debates, which allowed me to
develop my own opinions. Turning 16 came
with new responsibilities. Getting my license
and a car meant I had a sense of
independence, and really felt like I was
becoming an adult. But getting a car meant I
needed money to pay for gas and insurance,
so I had to get a job. I learned the importance
of saving money for bills and expenses. Even
though I wasn't of age to vote yet, I started
