Primary Schoolers Physical Development

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Primary Schoolers Physical Development

• Between the ages of six and 12 children grow in height while their body proportions stay the same. This is different from babyhood and adolescence where dramatic physical development occurs.
• Children get their second teeth between five and seven years of age.
• School children need and like lots of physical activities. This is the time they develop organised sport skills. They also enjoy rough and tumble play and group activities such as chasey and ball games. They are lively and loud as they play.
• They are more coordinated and their finger and hand skills develop as they get older. They are now able to learn a musical instrument, do fine hand work such as sewing or model making and enjoy simple dressmaking and cooking.
• Children of this age let off steam by being physical. Make sure there's a balance between play and sport. Some children will need extra support and encouragement.
• Feeling good about their bodies and physical skills is very important for your child's self image. If you are concerned about your child speak to the teacher, a physiotherapist or doctor.
• It's important that the primary schooler has a nutritionally balanced diet so their best physical and motor development can be achieved.
• During the seven years of primary school, children will refine and modify skills such as running, climbing, galloping and hopping. They will learn how to skip, how to throw, catch and kick a ball and catch a ball with more dexterity.
• From middle primary onwards, particularly in girls, early signs of puberty can occur.

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