Middle Childhood

Question 1

middle childhood is age__ - ___ y/o

Answer 1

5-10

Question 2

In middle childhood there is a..
____ gain in wt per year
____ growth in ht per year
And permanent teeth begin to erupt at age ____

Answer 2

8lb
2 in

5

Question 3

Major Developmental Goals for middle childhood years include (6)

Answer 3

Self-esteem and confidence, healthy body image

Skill-building: physical, cognitive, communication, social

Healthy relationships, family, and making friends

Responsibility

Moral sense, healthy choices and avoidance of high-risk behaviors

Success in school

Question 4

Special Concerns for middle school age includes (4)

Answer 4

Cognitive difficulties (visual-motor integration, spatial organization, visual and auditory memory skills, learning problems that emerge later in elementary school)

School functioning (grades, absenteeism)

Social concerns (unsafe friendships, social isolation, bullying, peer pressures)

Early onset of puberty (risky behaviors)

Question 5

how should nutrition during middle childhood be approached?

Answer 5

Basic nutrition education introduced

children can have independence and responsibility with their eating

Question 6

what are fine motor skill like in middle childhood? (4)

Answer 6

refined with increased focus
- print works and learn cursive (6-8 y.o.)

build with legos

can sew, play instruments, paint

can use technology (typing skills)

Question 7

what is motor development like in 6-8 y/o

Answer 7

• ride a bike, run, jump, climbs, hops
• improved hand-eye coordination
• brush and comb hair

Question 8

what is motor development like in 8-10 y.o.

Answer 8

skillfully throw a ball

participate in organized sports

use both hand independently

handles eating utensils skillfully

Question 9

cognitively, in middle childhood 7-11 year old are in the ____ stage and can function on a higher level of mental ability

Answer 9

concrete operational

Question 10

at age 7-11 children are able to concentrate and participate in ______ activities

Answer 10

self-initiating quiet activities that challenge cognitive skills

Question 11

what are occurs in emotional development in middle childhood?

Answer 11

• fear of injury and the dark
• jealousy of siblings
• curiosity
• short bursts of anger but able to control this by age 12

Question 12

what are occurs in social development in middle childhood?

Answer 12

Egocentric

Becomes peer oriented

improves sibling relationships

greater self-control, confident, sincere

respect parents and their roles

Question 13

What might be included in Anticipatory guidance for Middle Childhood

Answer 13

school readiness
physical activity
sexuality 
pedestrian safety
healthy meals/snacks

Question 14

What guidance may you provide parents during middle childhood

Answer 14

Limit TV, video, computer time

Be sure child wears a helmet and protective sports gear

Praise child, show affection and respect

Explain that certain body parts are private (“bathing suit parts”) and that they should never have to feel sad or scared when parents or anyone else looks down there