School Aged-Children Flashcards
school aged children is between
6 and 12 years
time of
slow physical growth yet rapid cognitive frowth and development
the need and outlook b/w “7 and 10” years old and 11 and 12 year olds are
considerably different
development of SA child is
more subtle
marked by ____ mood swings
irregular
more influenced by the
attitudes of hte peers
May not choose the
activities they enjoyed before because friends no longer plays with i
SA period is the
first time children begin to make independent judgements
there may be conflicts with
parents
Average annual weight gain:
3-5lbs
an increase in height of
1 to 2 in or 2.5 to 5cm
brain growth is
complete
fine motor coordination becomes refined:
10 years of age
adult vision level
achieved
talk in full sentences, using langage easily with meaning, define objects by their use
6 year olds
can tell time in hours trouble with concepts as “half-past” and quarter to. can name the months, add substract and make simple change
most 7 year olds
discover dirty jokes, use swear words to express anger
9 year olds
can carry on adult conversation
12 year olds