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Care of School Aged Children — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Community Science (Home Science)

What Care of School Aged Children covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science) · 2026-27

Topics in Care of School Aged Children

1

Physical and Mental Development

  • Children develop strong motor skills, but coordination, balance, and endurance vary.
  • Fine motor skills improve — children can tie shoelaces, use scissors, and write in print and cursive.
  • Body image begins to develop around age 6.
2

Language Development

  • Children use complete sentences with 5–7 words at age 6.
  • Grammar and pronunciation become normal during elementary school.
  • Children understand and use complex sentences as they grow.
3

Behavior and Emotional Development

  • Children develop self-concept based on their abilities and feedback from adults and peers.
  • Peer acceptance becomes very important; children may change behavior to fit in.
  • Friendships are mostly same-sex; children become less negative about the opposite sex with age.
4

Nutrition and Diet

  • School-age children need a balanced diet for steady growth and strong immunity.
  • Breakfast is essential — a hungry child may eat unhealthy food at school.
  • Healthy snacks include fruits, sprouts, nuts, curd, poha, idli, and chikki.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Development and Care of School-Aged Children (6-12 Years)

Physical DevelopmentMental and Cognitive DevelopmentLanguage DevelopmentSocial and Emotional DevelopmentNutrition and DietSafety and Risk PreventionRole of Adults and Environment

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What are the important topics in Care of School Aged Children for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Community Science (Home Science)?
Key topics in Care of School Aged Children include Physical and Mental Development, Language Development, Behavior and Emotional Development, Nutrition and Diet. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Care of School Aged Children for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 54 practice questions on Care of School Aged Children. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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