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●​ Volunteer Assistant in Preschool/Childcare Centers ○​ Students participate in practicum or volunteer placements in early childhood classrooms, assisting with routines, activities, and behavior guidance. ○​ Teachers incorporate placement journals, mentor feedback, and in-class debriefs to help students process and connect theory to practice.

Strand 6, Standard 5 : Careers/Childcare Economics: ●​ Research training paths, credentials, and roles

○​ Students engage in independent or collaborative research to investigate the various roles in early childhood (e.g., teacher, aide, director), required certifications (e.g., CDA, associate’s degree), and career pathways. ○​ Teachers support with career profiles, research organizers, and guest speaker panels to deepen understanding. ●​ Calculate start-up and operational costs for childcare facilities ○​ Students use budget templates, price lists, and scenario-based planning to calculate expenses such as rent, staffing, supplies, and licensing fees for a childcare facility. ○​ Teachers guide through cost breakdown activities, spreadsheet practice, and peer collaboration. ○​ Students investigate and compare tuition structures, subsidy programs, and grant opportunities, analyzing the pros and cons of each. ○​ Teachers use case studies, online databases, and discussion prompts to promote exploration. ●​ Develop business plans or marketing plans ○​ Students work individually or in teams to create childcare business proposals, including mission statements, services offered, marketing materials, and startup plans. ○​ Teachers provide rubrics, exemplars, and checkpoints for feedback and revision. ●​ Explore funding sources ●​ Design and create appropriate toys, games, or learning materials ○​ Students use design thinking and child development knowledge to create learning tools tailored to specific age groups and developmental domains. ○​ Teachers support with design templates, material guidelines, and peer feedback sessions. ○​ Students participate in a mock classroom environment, assuming roles such as lead teacher, ●​ Set up and run a classroom simulation

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