others and siblingsLike to copy adultsLike to play alone, but friends are becoming importantPlay with friends of the same genderMay have temper tantrumsModest about bodyLike to play board games8- to 9-year-olds: Like competition and gamesStart to mix friends and play with children of the opposite genderModest about bodyEnjoy clubs and groups, such as Boy Scouts or Girl ScoutsBecome interested in b