Their bodies: Early in their school years, girls are comfortable and love to move. Focus on motor skills and coordination, modify rules, space and equipment, and be sure to take lots of breaks.  

Their brains: Attention spans are short and girls will take things literally. Keep instructions short and rotate activities often. 

Their feelings: They'll say whatever's on their mind and can't always control their emotions. Be patient! They also respond amazingly well to encouragement and positive feedback.

Their team: Young girls are just starting to figure out what a team is. Give them lots of concrete examples about what it means to be a good teammate and celebrate teamwork.  

Their bodies: There's a lot of change taking place at this age - some girls will be more comfortable with it than others. Expect changing energy levels. Even so, girls will be ready for skills development and competition. 

Their brains: The part of the brain responsible for complex reasoning is developing at a fast rate (but still under-developed), so it's a great time to practice decision making. They'll also want to contribute ideas and test boundaries. 

Their feelings: Girls are still developing the ability to control strong emotions and they may look for opportunities to share their feelings. Find ways to connect and give girls a chance to express themselves in a safe and trusted space.

Their team: The need for approval from peers and connections with role models is strong now. Find ways for teammates to cheer each other on. Make a special effort to encourage this when girls are trying new things. That's when they'll need the reinforcement most of all. Finally, create opportunities for girls to explore being leaders - and not just the girls most naturally inclined, but any girl who wants to give it a shot.