FCS 6th Grade

● Identify and discuss the various stages of child development, including physical, cognitive, social, and emotional milestones. ● Recognize the impact of family dynamics, parenting styles, and environmental factors on a child's overall development and well-being.

SCAFFOLDING IN ACTION

Skill Building

Standard 1: Examine attributes and issues related to family life. Recognize how individual responsibilities at home contribute to the family's well-being. ● Family scenarios/case studies: Present students with hypothetical family situations and have them analyze the dynamics, responsibilities, and potential solutions. ● Role-playing: Engage students in role-playing exercises where they simulate different family roles and responsibilities, practicing communication and confict resolution skills. ● Budgeting activities: Provide students with hypothetical family budgets and have them plan for expenses, allocate resources, and prioritize responsibilities. ● Guest speakers: Invite parents, family counselors, or family life educators to share their experiences and perspectives on effective family dynamics and responsibilities. ● Child safety simulations: Set up mock scenarios or stations where students can identify potential hazards and practice responding to safety concerns. ● Caregiving practice: Use dolls, mannequins, or role-playing scenarios to allow students to practice appropriate caregiving skills, such as feeding, diapering, and comforting techniques. ● Activity design and evaluation: Have students create and present age-appropriate learning activities for young children, applying the principles of Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP). ● Case studies: Provide case studies or scenarios related to different stages of child development, and have students analyze the developmental milestones, challenges, and appropriate caregiving strategies. ● Explore career paths in felds like early childhood education, child psychology, family therapy, social work, or pediatrics. ● Investigate the role of play in child development and the benefts of different types of play (e.g., physical, imaginative, constructive). ● Investigate the role of technology in facilitating or hindering family communication and relationships. Standard 2: Identify aspects related to the care and development of children.

Extension

RESOURCES

● Family Budget Lesson ● Childcare Lesson ● Childcare Review Game

● Keys of Caregiving Lesson ● Why Behaviors Differ Lesson ● Hand Puppets