Developmental Stage: Late Childhood

1. LATE CHILDHOOD

2. It is the time period from the age of 6 until the age of 12 years It is in late childhood that the first signs of puberty usually begin to appear. A lot of growth is experienced by both boys and girls during late childhood.

3. DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS Troublesome age Sloppy age Quarrelsome age Elementary school age Critical period Gang age Creative age Play age

4. DEVELOPMENTAL TASKS Physical development Social development Cognitive development Emotional development

5. Physical Development Variety of activities More complex motor skills Strength Balance and coordination Small warm-up Progressive activities Catering to different growth rates

6. Social Development Enjoyment Individual work Rotation of roles Cooperative work Independent responsibility Problem solving activities Leadership opportunities Fair play Shared expectations Team culture

7. Cognitive Development Leadership skills Differing reasoning skills Use of analogies in explanation Decision-making and problem solving opportunities Individual identify Social comparison.

8. Emotional Development Positive Caring environment Praise and encouragement All experience success Use of role models Success in meeting challenges Feeling of self-worth, mood swings.

9. DEVELOPMENTAL HAZARDS Physical hazards Psychological hazards

10. Physical Hazards Illness Obesity Sex-inappropriate Body Build Accidents Physical Disabilities Awkwardness Homeliness

11. Psychological Hazards Speech Emotional Social Play Conceptual Moral Hazards associated with interests Sex-role typing Family-Relationship Personality Development

12. PUBERTY the period during which growing boys or girls undergo the process of sexual maturation Puberty involves a series of biological, or physical transformations, the process can also have an effect on the psychosocial and emotional development.

13. Sexual Interest Dating i.e., going with other sexes Physical intimacy kissing, petting Masturbation preoccupation with sexuality e.g., frequently makes references to sexuality interest in sexual media