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
Boost your bone bank
10 October 2008
Osteoporosis may seem like a disease of the old, but prevention starts young. Are you doing the right things to keep your kids' bones - and your own - in top condition?
Scientists survey kids and exercise
8 October 2008
For the first time since the mid nineties government scientists have asked a large number of Australian children about what they eat.
Australian kids start the week on empty
7 October 2008
The biggest study of Australian children's sleep patterns has found most teenagers start the week with a sleep deficit that gets bigger as the week progresses.
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.
