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CE220 Unit 8: Disease Prevention, Infection Control, and Risk Management
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Something to smile about?
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Weekly Reminders Complete Readings and read Web Resources
Complete Learning Activities Post on Discussion Board Complete Graded Content Review Complete missing assignments (all late work is due TOMORROW) Work on Final Project
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Final Project DUE : TUESDAY, APRIL 5th
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Pick an age group: You are going to write a 2-3 page paper that explains and identifies a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment for one of the following age groups: 0-4 months 5-12 months 2-4 years 5-8 years
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Once you have picked and age group:
Paragraph 1/Introductory paragraph: Preview the paper, include the importance of providing a healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment, and address how health, safety, and nutrition are interrelated and dependent on one another. Paragraph 2: Identify and describe four age-appropriate learning activities and toys that reinforce the important of health, nutrition, and safety
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Paragraph 3: Discuss an ideal location, space, and security of a center, school, etc., and explain appropriate facility maintenance and upkeep. Paragraph 4: Describe at least four appropriate food safety guidelines. For example: Proper food handling procedures and precautions for breast milk, formula and solids; proper food preparation to include common food choking hazards; precautions and alternative food choices addressing common allergies including nuts, wheat, and milk. Conclusion paragraph: Summarize the main points of the paper and discuss the information mentioned in the body paragraphs.
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As with all writing, be sure to include citations if you use information from any source to avoid plagiarism. It is always necessary to give the author credit. In addition, please make sure to include a reference page. If you need assistance, please use the APA Quick Reference Guide in the Course Home Page or visit the Kaplan University Writing Center.
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Please include: Title page
Body of paper 2-3 pages (Introduction, Toys, Space, Food, Conclusion) Reference page *Don’t forget to submit the paper in the dropbox with your name, for example: barrett.sarah.unit9.CE220finalproject.doc
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Asthma and Allergies : Discussion Board Responses
What your plan of action is when a child has an asthma attack or allergic reaction?
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Body Mass Index (BMI) and Obesity
Body Mass Index: Tool used to compare where your child’s height and weight fall in comparison to other children of the same sex and age Obesity: when a child is well above the average weight of children his/her age (95th percentile or above) What puts children at risk for becoming obese? What health complications can obesity cause?
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Child Abuse and Neglect
to mistreat, attack, or cause harm to another individual Common categories: Physical Emotional or verbal Sexual (Marotz, p ) Neglect failure of a parent or legal guardian to properly care for and meet the basic needs of a child under 18 years of age Common categories: Physical Emotional or psychological
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Reporting Abuse and Neglect
ECPs are among group of professionals who are required to report abuse and neglect When should you report it? How should you report it? Daily health check reports Written documentation Shows changes in child’s overall appearance and well-being (Marotz, p )
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Helping Abused and Neglected Children
LISTEN to them Develop a trusting relationship with them Play therapy Artwork Encourage them to express their feelings Be a good role model (Marotz, p. 298)
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Considering Cultural Differences
Read "Issues To Consider: Cultural Practices and Child Abuse" (Marotz, p. 290) How do cultural differences affect parental practices and values? Should parents be expected to give up traditional cultural practices related to healing and medicine when they immigrate to this country? Why is it important for teachers to acquire an understanding of cultural differences?
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References Marotz, Lynn (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. Clifton Park: Thomson Delmar Learning. “Childhood Obesity” (n.d). Retrieved on June 30, 2008 from
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