FCS A B Int

Unit 5

Childcare

Pacing

Key Language Usage

●​ 10-15 Class Periods

Narrate Argue Inform Explain

Standards Strand 6: Students will participate in activities regarding early childhood education. Standard 1 : Outline the responsibilities of childcare providers who work in early childhood careers. ●​ Identify safety hazards, accident prevention, and emergency procedures. ●​ Discuss the types and signs of child abuse and how to prevent it. ●​ Differentiate between negative and positive methods of guidance for children. Standard 2 : Describe the developmental value of play. ●​ Identify age-appropriate activities that promote creative play. ●​ Discuss how play influences social, emotional, and physical development. Standard 3: Plan and/or prepare a food experience that appeals to children, promotes healthy eating habits, and follows current USDA nutritional guidelines for preparing food for children. Standard 4 : Demonstrate a hands-on early childhood education experience. ●​ Select a theme, games, healthy snacks, stories, fingerplays, art projects, and science or sensory projects to use for childcare activities. Standard 5 : Integrate consumerism, entrepreneurship, and careers related to early childhood education. (Pre-school, K-3) ●​ Investigate the costs associated with childcare for one year. End of Unit Competency ●​ I can identify and describe the responsibilities of being a childcare provider. ●​ I can identify safety hazards for children and demonstrate what to do in the case of an accident or emergency.

●​ I can identify and describe the signs of child abuse and know how to proceed.

●​ I can explain how play affects a child’s development emotionally, socially, and physically.

●​ I can identify and create age-appropriate, creative play activities.

●​ I can narrate how to plan and carry out a hands-on childcare experience.