1. Physical Development
School-Aged Children

2. Physical Development 6-8
Generally weigh between lbs.
Average weight gain 3-6 lbs/year
Have long arms and legs, may look gawky
Amount of food needed based on activity
More exposure to people leads to more common illnesses (chicken pox, measles, etc)
Baby teeth replaced by adult teeth
Need hours sleep
Have a large amount of energy exercise using large muscles helps use this up

3. Large Motor Development
Generally have better control over large muscles than small muscles
Enjoy testing muscle strength
Good sense of balance
Develop more Muscle and less fat

4. Large Motor Skills Throws and catches ball with more ease and accuracy
Running
Climbing
In-line skating
Bike riding
Other skills related to team sports

5. Large Motor Activities
Kick Ball
Parachute – Sharks and Lifeguards
Gaga
Frisbee
Soccer
Etc.

6. Small Motor Development
Developing small motor skills and hand eye coordination so projects may appear messy
Children feel more successful when they switch back and forth between large and small motor activities
Copies designs, shapes, letters, and numbers

7. Small Motor Skills Builds block towers to shoulder height
Cuts, pastes, molds, and colors skillfully
Writes entire words (including name)
Drawing more controlled
Cursive writing
Use scissors and small tools well
Can tie shoes

8. Small Motor Activities
Marshmallow bridges/buildings
Pipe cleaner sculptures
Balloon piñatas
Pottery