School-Age Children Development
Definition
This article describes the normal physical, emotional, and mental abilities of children ages 6 to 12 years old.
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Physical development
School-age children typically exhibit fairly smooth and strong motor skills. However, they vary widely in coordination (especially eye-hand), endurance, balance, and physical tolerance.
Fine motor skills may also vary widely and influence a child's ability to write neatly, dress appropriately, and perform certain chores, such as making beds or doing dishes.
There will be significant differences in height, weight, and build among children of this age range. It is important to remember that genetic background, as well as nutrition and exercise, may influence growth.
A great deal of variance also occurs with the age at which children begin to develop secondary sexual characteristics (girls -- breast development, underarm and pubic hair growth; boys -- growth of underarm, chest, and pubic hair; and growth of testicles and penis).
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