preadolescents
Children approaching puberty
Preadolescents are children in the years just before adolescence, roughly ages nine to twelve.
The term emphasizes developmental stage rather than precise age—old enough to outgrow childhood interests but not yet teenagers.
The camp serves preadolescents and teens.
Also called preteens or tweens.
Sexual development stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
- acneInflamed skin condition
Youth approaching thirteen
- tweenagerYouth approaching thirteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- rites-of-passageCeremonies marking life transitions
- quinceañeraFifteenth birthday celebration
One's sense of worth
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- identityWho someone is
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
embarrassment · sensitivity · self-consciousness · anxiety · independence · rebellion · confidence · shyness
Dental alignment devices
- acneInflamed skin condition
- retainerUpfront professional fee
- glassesCorrective eyewear or tumblers
- orthodontistDental specialist for alignment
Student assignments for outside class
- classroomEducational instruction space
- gradesAcademic performance ratings
- teachersThose who instruct students
- curriculumEducational program's content plan
recess · lockers · extracurriculars · cafeteria · homeroom
Bond of mutual affection
- cliquesExclusive social groups
- bullyingAggressive repeated intimidation
- crushesCompresses with force
- popularityMass public favor
puberty
Sexual development stage
- maturationProcess of becoming complete
- hormonesBloodstream signaling molecules
- menarcheOnset of menstruation
acne · estrogen · testosterone · pituitary · pediatrics
tween
Youth approaching thirteen
- tweenagerYouth approaching thirteen
- coming-of-ageYouth becoming adulthood
- rites-of-passageCeremonies marking life transitions
self-esteem
One's sense of worth
- awkwardnessLack of grace or ease
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- identityWho someone is
insecurity · embarrassment · sensitivity · self-consciousness · anxiety · independence · rebellion · confidence · shyness · jealousy
braces
Dental alignment devices
homework
Student assignments for outside class
- classroomEducational instruction space
- gradesAcademic performance ratings
- teachersThose who instruct students
curriculum · recess · lockers · extracurriculars · cafeteria · homeroom
friendship
Bond of mutual affection
popularity · gossip · texting · exclusion · playdates · teammates