Growth and development of schoolers ppt copy

This includes the physical development , motor - gross and fine motor development , language development , intellectual development , psychosocial development , play, common health problems and areas of health education of the school aged children .(6 - 12 years)

1. Growth and development among schoolers Presented by : Miss . Shrutika . S. Navilyale MSc Nursing 1 st year Child Health Nursing KAHER INS Belagavi

2. Introduction : School-age child development describes the expected physical, emotional, and mental abilities of children ages 6 to 12.  School age this period of development is one which the child is directed away from the family group and is centered around the wider world of peer relationship i,e school .

3. 6- 8 years Physical development : Weight is approximately 17.5 - 25.5 kg . Height is approximately 110 – 124 cm. Pulse is 90 ± 15 beats / min. Respiration is 21 ± 3 breaths / min. Blood pressure is 100 / 60 ± 16 / 10 mm Hg . Starts losing temporary teeth and acquires first permanent molars , medial incisors , lateral incisors.

4. Expected weight ( 6-12 yrs ) = age ( yrs ) ×7-5 2 Expected height ( 6-12 yrs ) = age ( yrs ) × 6+ 77 cm

5. Motor development : Gross motor : Rides bicycle without training wheels . Runs , jumps , climbs , hops . Constantly keep moving . Clumsy and awkward movement . b)Fine motor : Has improved hand – eye coordination . Draws a person with 12-16 parts. Bathes self – unassisted . Learns cursive writing . Continually refines previously learned skills . Can brush and comb hair .

6. Intellectual development : Attention span increased. Can describe objects in picture, knows their use. Concept of cause and affect is developing . Can tell time . Is learning to read . Follow rules to avoid punishment. Language development : Receptive language . Can follow series of 3 commands . Response depend on mood. Responds to praise and recognition . Can repeat sentences of 10 – 12 words. Develops a sense of humour and enjoys telling jokes.

7. Psychosocial development: Development of sense of industry begins . Continues to be egocentric and bossy . Has a “ know it all” attitude. Insists on being first in everything. Wants other children to play with. Jealous of siblings . Return of temper tantrums , may use verbal or physical attack. Sensory development : Has 20/20 vision.

8. 8- 10 years Physical development: Weight is approximately 22- 32 kg . Height is approximately 121.5 – 136.5 cm. Pulse is 85 ± 10 beats / min. Respiration is 20 ± 3 breaths / min. Blood pressure is 102/ 60 ± 16 / 10 mmHg. Motor development : Gross development : Performs tricks on bicycle . Races . Throws a ball skillfully , overhead.

9. b) Fine motor : Uses both hands independently . Cursive writing improved . Handles eating utensils skillfully . Dresses self – completely . Intellectual development : Learns to understand and use abstract symbols and carries out mental operation . Shows interest in casual relationships. Ashamed of failures . Interested in school works . Memory span increasing . Rebels against authority.

10. Language development : Follows suggestions better then commands. Begins to use shorter and more compact sentences . Psychosocial development : Sense of industry is present . Curious about everything . Concerned about relationships with others . Becomes peer – oriented. Begins hero worshiped . Considers peer opinion more important than parents . Relationship with siblings improved . Have reasonable fears. Aware of appropriate sexual role.

11. Physical development : At 10 years : Weight is approximately 25 – 40 kg. Height is approximately 131.5 – 147.5 cm at 10 years. At 12 years: Weight of boys : 30 – 48 kg . Weight of girls : 30 – 50 kg. Height of boys : 142 – 158 cm. Height of girls : 144 – 160 cm. Pulse is 90 ± 20 beats / min. Respiration is 19 ±3 / min. Blood pressure is 109 / 58 ± 16/ 10 mmHg . At about 12 years molars erupts. Secondary sex characteristics begin to develop . 10 – 12 years

12. Motor development: Gross motor: Enjoys all physical activities . Balances on one leg with eyes closed . Catches tennis ball with one hand . b) Fine motor: Dresses and grooming skills develops. Bathes frequently and unassisted . Movements are more graceful.

13. Intellectual development : Develops abstract and deductive reasoning . Uses problems – solving method. Can define abstract terms. Interested in “why” and “how”. Short – interest span. Preoccupied with right and wrong. language development : Oral vocabulary of 7200 words . Reading vocabulary of 50,000 words . Uses parts of speech correctly. Able to give precise dictionary definition of words. Enjoys riddles .

14. Psychosocial development : Is sincere and confident . Has greater self – control. Respects parents and their role. Has short burst of anger . Able to control anger . Hero worship of adults continues. Still fears the dark.

15. Problems in schoolers: School failure. Lack of friends . Social isolation. Aggressive behavior : fights , fire setting , animal abuse.

16. Common sickness in school children : Epistaxis Sinusitis Recurrent abdominal pain Appendicitis Allergic disorders Headache Osteomyelitis Rheumatic fever

17. Play and play materials Type of play: These children are interested chiefly in their immediate environment and immediate present . Play must suit to their interest and attention span. They enjoy playing house and taking roles of various people in their environment i,e .. Nurse , teacher and storekeeper.

18. Children enjoy games of muscular activities running , climbing , swinging etc. They like carpentory tools , painting materials , chess, cards , balls , crafts , music, puzzles , aquarium, maps , animals to make zoo or farm or pets , gardening etc.

19. Areas of health education Nutrition Eating habits Dental health Sleep and rest Activities Accident prevention Sex education Prevention of sexual molestation Smoking and drugs