Physical Development - Middle Childhood

Child gains 5-7 lbs per year

2021

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Child grows 2 inches per year

2021

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Slims down and gains muscle and lung capacity

2021

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Rates of growth slow down

Period: 2021 to 2034

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Able to plan, using both left & right hemispheres of the brain & control emotional outbursts

Period: 2021 to 2030

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Paying attention happens more as the frontal cortex matures

Period: 2021 to 2031

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Child enters school until they reach adolescence

Period: 2021 to 2034

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Myelin continues to develop, the child's reaction time also improves

Period: 2021 to 2031

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Sharpen their abilities to perform both gross motor skills

Period: 2021 to 2031

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Age 6 Will be able to draw and write with greater control and precision

2022

https://www.google.com/search?q=physical+activities+at+age+6&source=lmns&bih=649&biw=1366&rlz=1CAVARX_enUS952US952&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSrbuJnK7wAhXaMs0KHeAhCwkQ_AUoAHoECAEQAA

Age 6 Move in time to the beat or rhythm of music

2022

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html

Age 6 Ride a two-wheel bike

2022

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html

The brain reaches it's adulthood size around age 7

2023

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Age 7 Learn important swimming skills

2023

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html

Age 7 Learn sports involving good physical control

2023

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/6-7-years/physical-development-ages-6-7.html

Age 8 Increase in small-muscle coordination, allowing them to learn complex craft skills

2024

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html

Age 8 Improved coordination and reaction time

2024

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html

Age 9 Enjoyment of rough-and-tumble games with peers

2025

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html

Age 9 Increased stamina (They can run and swim farther.)

2025

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html

Age 10 Approaching or reaching puberty for girls, which can make them look grown-up

2026

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html

Age 10 Development of manual skills and interest in things such as cooking and carpentry

2026

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/8-10-years/physical-development-ages-8-10.html

Age 11 Follow rules and procedures designed for safe participation

2027

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html

Age 11 Understand the importance of daily physical activity to overall health

2027

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html

Age 12 Perform a variety of activities that promote social interaction and self-expression

2028

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html

Age 12 Employ movement to express thoughts and feelings

2028

https://www.kidcentraltn.com/development/11-13-years/physical-development-ages-11-13.html