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Do you: Drink soup straight from the bowl? Drink soup with a large spoon? Drink soup from a mug? Drink soup with a small spoon?

Please do not hesitate to contact the Writing center. Services include:  LIVE tutors  APA information  Paper review  ELL (English Language Learners)  Information on plagiarism

 Text reading  Web resources (sample emergency forms, sample injury report forms, food and toy recall information)  Unit 2 Project due by 11:59 PM  TEMPLATE AND SEVERAL SAMPLES POSTED TO DOC SHARING  2 discussion questions; REMEMBER YOUR REFERENCE INFORMATION  Responses to classmates (at least 2 PER DISCUSSION QUESTION)  If unable to attend seminar, submit option 2 to dropbox JUMP START to unit 3: 2 discussion questions Responses to classmates ***Next project due Unit 4

 Select ONE age group (i.e years, 2 years, etc.)  APA format  Title page  Contents:  Paragraph 1-overview of importance of indoor and outdoor safe learning environments  Paragraph 2-appropriate staffing ratios for the age group you selected, including # students per class  Paragraph 3-age appropriate curriculum and toys; THIS IS IN GENERAL TERMS (i.e. curriculum rich in music and movement)  Paragraph 4-discuss ideal location, space, and security  Paragraph 5-discuss appropriate maintenance and upkeep  Paragraph 6-conclusion; restate main points and summarize contents  Reference Page

 All those whose first names begin with the letters A-M brainstorm and list items needed for a safe OUTSIDE environment  All those whose first names begin with the letters N-Z brainstorm and list items needed for safe INSIDE environments  Question to ALL: Can you control everything within the environment for true safety?

 “Injuries occur as a result of unsafe environmental conditions, participation in activities which are not consistent with a child’s abilities and development (imitation of others more physically advanced), and/or a lack of visual adult supervision.” ( California Child Care Health Program 7.pdf) 7.pdf  Click on the above link to find the following:  What types of injuries are common and who gets injured? (page 16)  Why are children injured, statistically? (page 17)  Why are children at risk of injury? (page 20)  Take a peek at the prevention tip chart (pages 20-24)  SAFETY CHECKLISTS BEGIN ON PAGE 31

 Let’s TREK!!!!!  KCs4 KCs4  What are your thoughts? Do you have areas around the house that need revision?  How can you advertise this information to parents?

 What are the MOST important factors in the INDOOR safety of children? Does it depend upon the age and maturity of the child(ren)?  What are the MOST important factors in the OUTDOOR safety of children?  What can you control and what is out of your control?  Specifically, what tactics do you use to make sure the environment is safe?

An “ideal child care” facility:  Low teacher to student ratios  Developmentally appropriate practices  Posted emergency plans  Written policies and procedures  100% SAFE! How can you create this?

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 Playground Safety Checklist   Child Care Safety Checklist: Child Care Safety Checklist:   Electrical safety:   Fire Safety Checklist:   Excellent safety checklist on p of textbook!

 Has replaced term “accidents”  “Infants and toddlers are at highest risk for sustaining life-threatening injuries and medical emergencies” (Marotz, 223)  Why?  What can we do about this? Is there a difference in the message sent with the change in term “accident” to “unintentional injury”?

Safety must underlie everything we do with children  Advanced Planning  Establish Rules  Quality Supervision  Safety Education (Marotz, pp ) CONSISTENCY IS IMPERATIVE

 Toys and equipment:  Recent recalls: Recent recalls:   Classroom activities:  htm htm  (scroll down to “safety activities”) (scroll down to “safety activities”)   Field Trips  Class pets  Personal safety (Marotz, pp )

 What foods/items in children's environment pose a particular choking hazard to children under 3 years of age? What measures can adults take to improve safety during mealtimes and while selecting toys?  A visit to You Tube:  M&feature=related M&feature=related  Toy size measuring devices (you can also use a toilet paper roll)

 What hazards to children's safety can you identify in your own house or apartment and what can you do to correct these potential safety hazards if you were to care for you children in your home? If you have small children and hazards were previously identified, what did you do to correct the potential safety hazards?

 2-3 pages  Title page, contents, reference page  Use template ed and posted to Doc Sharing  Topic: Explain safety practices of indoor and outdoor environments for age group of your choice.  Content:  Introductory paragraphs  Staffing ratios and # students/class  Curriculum of age-appropriate toys and activities  Ideal location, space, security  Facility maintenance and upkeep  Conclusion

 Complete readings  View Web Resources  Discussion Board:  Post responses to BOTH discussion questions  Participate in meaningful dialogue with your classmates throughout the unit  Complete Project  Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar

Marotz, Lynn (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. Clifton Park: Thomson Delmar Learning.