Growth and development chapter 9 - middle childhood

Middle childhood is Between the ages of ___ and ___ years.

Focus more on ____ rather than fantasy

Major development tasks is performing ___ self-esteem from internal sources

Ability to develop ____ peer relationships

Change from ____ thinking to _____ thinking

Develop ____ sex characteristics

Accept ____ responsibility

____ of the brain is complete

Bones continue to ____ and grow

Physical growth is _____ during school-age

Gains ____ to ____ Ib per year

Height increases by ___ inches per year

Growth spurt just ___ puberty

Loss of primary teeth begins about age ___

GI tract ___ mature

Sensory organs ____

Engage in ____ play

Organized sports can develop ____

Excessive pressure to win is

School-age children need ___ physical activity

What is enjoyed by school age children

_____ competency

What is the most effective educational method for school-age children

___ thinking must be assessed early so that the child can be successful in school

Knowing what is right

Feeling good or bad about what is right

Behaving according to the rule of what is right

Mnemonic

Language or other communication problems risk for

Friendships with ___ peers are very important

Latch key children

Attention span is limited to a max of