School Age Development

2. By improving fine motor skills the child becomes more independent in_____, dressing and taking care of personal needs.
6. Effective health ________ teaches children about their bodies and how their choices impact their health.
8. The average ______ and weight increases.
10. Many children _______ in weight during middle childhood years.
12. At age 12 children are able to make detailed drawings and ______ sentences.
15. According to Piaget, children begin the ______________ stage of development and growth at age 7.
17. Accidents and ________ are a major health problem for school-aged children.
18. ______ and self-concept become stronger and more individualized.

1. Children improve their use of ________ and expand their structural knowledge.
3. ______ growth changes a child's body appearance.
4. School-aged children have the ability concentrate on more than one aspect of a ________.
5. Screening for _____ and hearing problems is critical at this age.
7. Most children practices ________skills(Example:running and jumping)
9. Parents need to begin _________ in preparation for upcoming pubertal changes.
11. Children become less ______ and begin to think about how others feel and think.
13. School-aged children appears ______ than preschoolers.
14. Six year olds are able to hold a ______ adeptly and print letters and words.
16. Children begin to understand others ______ do not have to be the same as theirs.