School Age: 5-8 years
Uniforms, new friends and school lunches - there's so much to learn. Discover how you can support your child's development. Plus articles from around the ABC.
Ed pod
Subscribe to Radio National's new education podcast program. A mix of education stories from early childhood to the end of secondary school.
Your relationship with your school aged child: what to expect
How you can help your child navigate a new world where making friends is all important.
ABC Stories relevent to School Age kids
Summer Safety
23 December 2008
Heat and water make summer a fun - and potentially dangerous - time. Do you know what to do in an emergency? Test your first aid knowledge against 10 common summer safety scenarios.
Asthma
12 December 2008
Recently published research in the UK suggests that breathing exercises which are aimed to reduce the severity of asthma symptoms significantly improve quality of life, but they don't cut out the need for inhalers.
Obesity and antioxidants
5 December 2008
Overweight or obese children use up antioxidants from fruit and vegetables much faster than other children, new research suggest.
Parenting in Pictures
Our step by step guides include breastfeeding techniques, CPR and changing nappies.
ABC TV for Kids
Find out when your kids favourite shows are on.
Activities for School Age Kids
Roller Rumble
Flying fridges and hiding in a portaloo - are you ready to rumble?
Billycart Racing
Build an old-school billycart and race to town.
Splatt T-Shirt Maker
Fashionista tweenies can design their own threads.
