Turning eight might not seem like a massive milestone, especially when you compare it to a first or 16th birthday. But this is the final year of middle childhood, and it can be a special time for kids and parents.
In some schools, eight-year-olds move to the upper end of elementary school, which can be an important rite of passage. Besides that, they’re making huge leaps in terms of physical, mental, and emotional growth. They’re becoming more independent and wiser, can show empathy for others, and are mastering their hobbies better.
Other milestones include:
Improving at sports.
Improving their handwriting skills (and therefore, finding homework easier).
Understand other people’s thoughts and feelings.
Developing their friendships on a deeper level.
Improving their language and communication skills.
Washing and dressing themselves.
Improving their reading skills.