This course will introduce students to early education child care and the relationships of families. The developmental stages, interaction and supervision of children, health and safety practices, appropriate activities and positive interactions with children, family engagement and appropriate care of children are the foundations of this course. Students will gain valuable insight to the Child Care Industry that will provide guidance into Career and College pathways.
Unit | Timeframe | Big Ideas (Statements or Essential Questions) and Major Learning Experiences from Unit |
|---|---|---|
Learning About Children | September 4 weeks | Understanding Child Development, Theories of Growth & Development, Studying & Observing Children, Brain Studies |
Families Today & Parenting | October 4 weeks | Healthy Family Development, Family Types, Deciding about Parenthood, Parenting Roles, Responsibilities & Styles |
Pregnancy | November 5 weeks | Conception, Baby’s Beginnings, Factors that Affect the Unborn Child, Healthy Habits Prior and During Pregnancy, Pregnancy Medical Concerns, Teen Pregnancy |
Childbirth | December 4 weeks | Role of the Family, Time to be Born, Hospital Care, Bonding & Postpartum Care |
Newborns | January 4 weeks | Medical Care & Testing, Meeting Newborn’s Physical Needs, Meeting Newborn’s Intellectual Needs, Parental Needs |
Infants & | February 4 weeks | Infant Developmental Needs, Infant Milestones, Toddler Developmental Needs, Toddler Milestones |
Preschoolers & School Aged Children | March 4 weeks | Preschool Developmental Needs, Preschool Milestones, School Aged Developmental Needs, School Aged Milestones |
Guiding & Caring For Children | April 4 weeks | Teaching through play, Health & Safety, Childcare & Group Settings, Children with Special Needs |
Concerns of Family & Children | May 4 weeks | Concerns of Children and Families, Handling Family-Life Challenges |
Careers in Early Childhood Education | June 4 weeks | Preparing for a Child-Related Career, Developing Skills for Career Success, Resume Review |