© Children begin to experience body
changes (hips widen, breasts bud, pubic
hair appears and testes develop) that
indicate approaching puberty.
©The range of height and weight
widens. Boys weigh from about 60
pounds to 100 pounds; girls weigh 55
pounds to 100 pounds. Height for boys
and girls varies from 50 inches to 60
inches.
© Small muscles develop rapidly during
this period. This development makes
activities that require the use of those
muscles, such as hammering or playing
musical instruments, more enjoyable