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Development

Development. Slow consistent growth Begins with formal school and ends with onset of puberty Learning independence may cause acting out. Important Accomplishments. Children move away from family towards peers Children become less self-centered and more goal directed

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Development

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  1. Development • Slow consistent growth • Begins with formal school and ends with onset of puberty • Learning independence may cause acting out

  2. Important Accomplishments • Children move away from family towards peers • Children become less self-centered and more goal directed • Sexual tranquility replaces sexual curiosity and preoccupation

  3. Health • Deciduous teeth replaced by permanent teeth • More respiratory infections (around more children) • Immune system usually keeps kids healthy

  4. Growing UP • Vital signs become more like adult (pulse and respirations slow down – Bp increases) • Changes in nervous system permit an increase in cognitive processes • Improved fine and gross motor skills • Sexual energy lies dormant • (latency period) • Peers usually same sex

  5. Erickson • Stage of Industry • Can focus on reality • Gain satisfaction from accomplishments • Friendships very important in a social world • Develop reciprocal relationships with peers • Share feelings and possessions with friends

  6. Piaget • Pre-conventional stage of development • At the end of this stage children have acquired concrete operational thought, organized thinking ability and the ability to understand and follow rules • Arrange objects according to size

  7. Kohlberg • Moral development focused on reciprocity-concern for others • Trust and loyalty is demanded from friends • Child’s moral code learned from parents

  8. School • Major focus during this stage • Emphasis on learning not play

  9. Language • Improves child can communicate effectively • School places emphasis on development of vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation and sentence structure

  10. Nutrition • Nutrients necessary for bone and muscle growth • Caloric intakes depends on activity level • Food preferences influenced by culture, family and friends • Avoid foods high in animal/dairy fats • Breakfast – Extremely important – 1/3 of daily needs

  11. Sleep • 6 year olds need 12 hours • 11 year olds need 10 hours • Lack of sleep can affect academics and social relationships

  12. Skills • Learn to write, dance and other hobbies • Focus on accuracy and smoothness • Able to take responsibility for own toys and possessions • Likes to earn money for small jobs

  13. Play • Team play • Follows rules and regulations of games • Play in groups of usually the same sex • May be competitive

  14. Health and Safety • Screened for scoliosis • Booster vaccinations • Seat belts • Motor vehicle accidents # 1 cause for death • Excessive violence on TV can lead to night mares and fear

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