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Early Childhood Education
This course prepares individuals for child-related careers and/or more extensive parenting skills through personal interaction with children. Instruction is given in developing positive relationships with and learning experiences for children, childcare policies and management, guidance techniques, and health and safety concerns. On-site preschool and/or child care experiences will be a major component of the course. Previous completion of the Child Development course is recommended. Student leadership (FCCLA) may be an integral part of the course.

GENERAL INFORMATION

COURSE STATE STANDARDS
Early Childhood Education I Standards
Early Childhood Education I Standards Common Core Grid
Early Childhood Education II Standards
SCOPE AND SEQUENCE/COURSE DISCLOSURE
Child Care Scope and Sequence 1
Child Care Scope and Sequence 2
Child Care Scope and Sequence 3
Early Childhood Education II, CDA Lab Hours Worksheet
Early Childhood Education II, CDA Roadmap
Early Childhood Education II, CDA Tracking Worksheet

STANDARD 1
Students will identify the categories and types of child care and applicable licensure standards and laws.

STANDARD 1 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Classify the types of childcare programs by category.
Child Care Unit 3: The Child Care Center

Objective 2: Identify current childcare licensing standards and laws.
Child Care Guidelines
Child Care Licensing Laws
Licensing Standards

STANDARD 1 TESTS OR QUIZZES
Child Care Crossword
Child Care Standards Quiz
Child Care Standards Quiz Key
Child Care Vocabulary Cards for State Test
STANDARD 1 WEB RESOURCES
Child Care Article

STANDARD 2
Students will identify and/or demonstrate employment skills needed to work with young children.

STANDARD 2 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Create or update a personal resume.
Child Care Unit 4: Employment Skills

Objective 2: Identify effective communication skills (children, staff, parents, and employers).

STANDARD 2 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 2 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 3
Students will identify and/or demonstrate how to maintain a healthy environment for young children.

STANDARD 3 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify and/or demonstrate how to maintain a secure and healthy environment for young children.
Child Care Unit 5: Healthy Environment
Cover Your Cough
CPR Video and First Aid
Stop the Germs at Home
Stop the Germs at Work

Objective 2: Describe the factors to consider in meeting the nutritional needs of young children.
Nutrition
Sneaky Vegetable Recipes

STANDARD 3 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 3 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 4
Students will identify and/or demonstrate Developmentally Appropriate Practices (DAP).

STANDARD 4 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify and/or demonstrate DAP activities for young children.
Child Care Unit 1: Developmentally Appropriate Practices
Developmentally Appropriate Practices and Teaching Techniques
How Children Learn

Objective 2: Identify and/or demonstrate positive guidance techniques for preschoolers.
Discipline and Guidance

Objective 3: Incorporate observation techniques and guidelines while studying children and develop strategies to meet their needs.
Observations: Preschool Observations
Observations: TMT #3 Child Portfolio
Observing Young Children

Objective 4: Identify and/or implement appropriate environmental space arrangement.
Layout of a Preschool Lesson Plan
Preschool Layout Designs
Preschool Layout Key
Preschool Layout Worksheet
Room Arrangement

STANDARD 4 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 4 WEB RESOURCES

STANDARD 5
Students will develop and/or implement age appropriate curriculum for young children.

STANDARD 5 LESSON IDEAS & RESOURCES
Objective 1: Identify components of curriculum planning.
Child Care Unit 2: Curriculum Planning
Importance of Planning
Literacy ABCs

Objective 2: Create DAP learning experiences for preschoolers.
Activity Evaluation
Apple Crisp Recipe
April/May Graduation Songs
Art
Creative Movement
Dramatic Play
Math
Science
Transitions

STANDARD 5 TESTS OR QUIZZES
STANDARD 5 WEB RESOURCES
Child Care Graduation Ideas
Observations: Kindergarten Assessment
Preschool Websites 1
Preschool Websites 2


ADDITIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION

ENTIRE COURSE TESTS OR QUIZZES
ENTIRE COURSE WEB/COURSE RESOURCES