MIDDLE CHILDHOOD LATE CHILDHOOD

Skeletal bones and muscles broaden The child’s bones and muscles continue to
and lengthen, which may cause grow in length and width as well as few body
children to experience growing pains. hairs can show and is somewhat not visible.

Skeletal growth in middle childhood is In girls, developing of breast buds is observed

associated with losing the deciduous
teeth, or baby teeth.
Baby teeth are replaced with
permanent teeth.
and may experience her first menstrual period.
Boys in late childhood may notice an
enlargement of the testicles and scrotum.

Height continues to increase and the child’s

An average increase in height (for
weight increases. Girls begin to sprout
both boys and girls) of two inches will
between the ages of 9 and 14. Boy’s lag
enable them to do different activities
slightly at the onset for their growth in height
with greater accuracy.
usually occurs between ages 10 and 18.

They have slimmer appearance

compared to their preschool years as
there is a shift in accumulation and
location of their body fat, although
girls tend to develop additional fat
cells relative to muscle cells.
Girls become conscious about their weight and
eat less, and boys become conscious of their
stature and muscle size and strength but is not
yet fully physically mature.

During this stage, Children's muscle

strength, motor skills, and stamina
increase. Increased lung capacity making it possible to
engage in strenuous physical activity for long
Children in middle childhood tend to periods of time.
develop muscle strength or large
muscle control better than the fine
motor.

During this stage they attain good

muscle control, develop eye-hand Muscle and bone movements are now
coordination, acquire good personal becoming more coordinated.
hygiene, and develop an awareness
of good safety habits.

A C T I V I T I E S

Playing ball games to enhance rolling over, jumping,
throwing, catching, striking, hopping, skipping, and
kicking skills.
Swimming, dancing, riding a bicycle, or roller skating
Cutting of fingernails and washing plates
Ballet lessons and Gymnastics
Tying shoelaces, zip, and buttoning shirts or shorts
Playing outdoor and indoor games like basketball and
volleyball to enhance running, walking, jumping, and
balancing skills.
Aerobic, dancing, hula hooping, swimming, and cycling
Rapid movement exercises
Cooking, cutting firewood, and washing clothes
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS COMPARISON CHART
GROUP NO. 2

MEMBERS:

GUITGUITIN, ARLENE
LANTICSE, LAICA MAE
LOZANO, ANGELICA
LOPEZ, FLORACEL VERA B.
MACMAC, JEZZEL MAE
NACES, WINSLET
OCAÑA, HERB
OMICTIN, JODELYN
PANERIO, ASLEY JEAN