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Web resources (sample emergency forms, sample injury reportforms, food and toy recall information)
Unit 2 Project due by Tues. @ 11:59 PM
TEMPLATE AND SEVERAL SAMPLES POSTED TO DOC SHARING
2 discussion questions; REMEMBER YOUR REFERENCEINFORMATION
Responses to classmates (at least 2 PER DISCUSSIONQUESTION)
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. 8-10 years, 2 years, etc.)
APA format
Title page
Contents:
Paragraph 1-overview of importance of indoor and outdoorsafe learning environments
Paragraph 2-appropriate staffing ratios for the age group youselected, including # students per class
Paragraph 3-age appropriate curriculum and toys; THIS IS INGENERAL TERMS (i.e. curriculum rich in music andmovement)
Paragraph 4-discuss ideal location, space, and security
Paragraph 5-discuss appropriate maintenance and upkeep
Paragraph 6-conclusion; restate main points and summarizecontents
Reference Page
All those whose first names begin with theletters A-M brainstorm and list items neededfor a safe OUTSIDE environment
All those whose first names begin with theletters N-Z brainstorm and list items neededfor safe INSIDE environments
Question to ALL: Can you control everythingwithin the environment for true safety?
“Injuries occur as a result of unsafe environmental conditions,participation in activities which are not consistent with a child’sabilities and development (imitation of others more physicallyadvanced), and/or a lack of visual adult supervision.” (CaliforniaChild Care Health Programhttp://www.ucsfchildcarehealth.org/pdfs/Curricula/Prev_Injuries_052407.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!!!!!
What are your thoughts? Do you have areasaround the house that need revision?
How can you advertise this information toparents?
What are the MOST important factors in the INDOORsafety of children? Does it depend upon the age andmaturity of the child(ren)?
What are the MOST important factors in theOUTDOOR safety of children?
What can you control and what is out of your control?
Specifically, what tactics do you use to make sure theenvironment 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?
Many things to consider, such as space,furnishings/equipment, building security,maintenance
Age and developmental-appropriateness needto be considered for activity spaces andequipment indoors and outdoors
Constant SUPERVISION is a must!
Playground Safety Checklist
Electrical safety:
Fire Safety Checklist:
Excellent safety checklist on p. 203-204 oftextbook!
Has replaced term “accidents”
“Infants and toddlers are at highest risk forsustaining life-threatening injuries and medicalemergencies” (Marotz, 223)
Why?
What can we do about this?
Is there a difference in the message sent withthe change in term “accident” to“unintentional injury”?
Safety must underlie everything we do withchildren
Advanced Planning
Establish Rules
Quality Supervision
Safety Education
(Marotz, pp. 228-233)
CONSISTENCY IS IMPERATIVE
Toys and equipment:
Classroom activities:
Field Trips
Class pets
Personal safety
(Marotz, pp. 233-242)
What foods/items in children's environmentpose a particular choking hazard to childrenunder 3 years of age? What measures canadults take to improve safety during mealtimesand while selecting toys?
A visit to You Tube:
Toy size measuring devices (you can also use a toiletpaper roll)
What hazards to children's safety can youidentify in your own house or apartment andwhat can you do to correct these potentialsafety hazards if you were to care for youchildren in your home? If you have smallchildren and hazards were previouslyidentified, what did you do to correct thepotential safety hazards?
2-3 pages
Title page, contents, reference page
Use template emailed and posted to Doc Sharing
Topic: Explain safety practices of indoor andoutdoor environments for age group of yourchoice.
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 yourclassmates throughout the unit
Complete Project
Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you donot attend seminar
Marotz, Lynn (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutritionfor the Young Child. Clifton Park: ThomsonDelmar Learning.