Lecturer
School Age
School-age period is between the age of 6 to 12 years. The child's growth and development is Characterized by gradual growth .
Physical Development
Weight:
School–age child gains about 3.8kg/year.
Boys tend to gain slightly more weight through 12 years .
Height:
The child gains about 5cm/year.
Body proportion during this period: Both boys and girls are longlegged.
Dentition:
Permanent teeth erupt during school-age period,starting from 6 years, usually in the same order in which primary teeth are lost.
Replacement of baby teeth with permanent teeth.
Increased ability in large motor skills – kicking and catching a ball.
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