ECE 120 - Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child

1. identify the components of a safe, healthy learning environment for young children (1c, 5.1-12, 6.1-10);
2. define the teacher’s responsibilities in carrying out necessary health and safety functions (6a);
3. develop appropriate activities for young children to promote health, safety and nutrition 5c);
4. identify local health, safety and nutrition resources (2c);
5. identify the characteristics of young children that cause them to be at risk for accidents (1b, 6.8-9);
6. develop appropriate rules for young children (4b);
7. identify how families and community influence health, safety and nutrition (2b);
8. define basic nutrition principles for young children (1a, 6.8-9);
9. recognize cultural influences on food  preferences (2a); and
10. plan appropriate menus for young children (6d), (NAEYC and ADE standards).