Caring for a child is a huge responsibility. From moment a caregiver takes charge, responsibility of child's safety, health and general well being, rests with child care provider. These important child care topics: Physical Development, Social Development, Emotional Development, Emergency Preparedness, Professionalism & Nutrition will be covered.
Topics Covered:
How children develop
Typical developmental characteristics (behaviors and skill development) and needs of infants (birth to 12 months), toddlers (1 year to 2½ years), preschoolers (2½ to 5), and transition (5 to 6 years)
Ways caregivers can meet needs of infants and toddlers
Checklists for use in assessing developmental progress of individual children
Positive guidance - Why children need guidance
Techniques of positive guidance
Ways to help children develop a positive self-concept and strategies for dealing with disruptive, non-compliant, and aggressive behaviors
Routines, schedules, and transitions between activities
Why routines are important for children's development
Typical routines for children's days at an early childhood facility
Reasons why transitions are often troublesome. Ideas for ensuring pleasant transitions that contribute to children's development and learning.
Ways to promote child development through activities
Strategies to promote child development
How to develop and use lesson plans
Ways to create developmentally appropriate learning environments
Suggestions for selecting toys and play equipment to meet children's needs
