Children in middle childhood are beginning a new experience—that of formal education. In the United States, formal education begins at a time when children are beginning to think in new and more sophisticated ways. According to Piaget, the child is entering a new stage of cognitive development where they are improving their logical skills. During and late middle childhood, children also make improvements in short term and long term memory.

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“Introduction to Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood” by Stephanie Loalada, Lifespan Development is licensed under CC BY 4.0