Growth & Development - School Age

Question 1

which Erikson stage are they in

Answer 1

industry vs. inferiority

Question 2

what is the average height increase per year

Answer 2

2 inches

Question 3

what is the average weight gain per year

Answer 3

2-3 kg

Question 4

a child roughly doubles their weight between what ages

Answer 4

6-12 years

Question 5

at what age do they:
share
cheat to win
copy parents behaviors
need peers of own age
sibling jealousy

Answer 5

6 years

Question 6

at what age do they:
group play
gender specific play groups
don’t require much companionship

Answer 6

7 years

Question 7

at what age are they:
sociable
interested in boy-girl relationships
like to compete/play games

Answer 7

8-9 years

Question 8

at what age do they:
love friends
interest in opposite sex
like & respect family
want to be like parents

Answer 8

10-12 years

Question 9

at what age do they:
lose first tooth
like art
vision reaches 20/20

Answer 9

6 years

Question 10

at what age does the jaw expand to accommodate new teeth

Answer 10

7 years

Question 11

at what age does movement become more fluid
always on the go
begin cursive writing
bones grow faster than ligaments

Answer 11

8-9 years

Question 12

at what age do they:
start pubertal changes in girls
boys may become obese

Answer 12

10-12 years

Question 13

anticipatory guidance

Answer 13

setting limits

teach it’s ok to say no

Question 14

red flags

Answer 14

failure to connect w/ peers
failing school work
difficulty concentrating
aggressive/disruptive behaviors
social isolation