ECE 214 ECE Early Childhood Education

ECE 214 WEEK 3 DISCUSSION 1 Week 3 - Discussion 1 Promoting Health and Wellness Several weeks ago, the Smith family enrolled their 4-year-old son, Trevor, in your child care center. As Trevor's teacher, you have already observed that Trevor does not like to participate in activities that involve running, climbing, jumping, or more than minimal physical movement. When presented with toys such as a ball or mitt, Trevor seems clumsy and unsure of

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ECE 214 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 2 Discussion 2 Menu Planning for Special Dietary Considerations The following is the lunch menu for 3- to 5-year-olds in your child care center: 6 ounces low-fat milk: 1 milk serving Peanut butter (1½ tablespoons) on ½ slice of whole-grain bread: ½ protein serving and 1 grain serving 3 ounces blueberry-flavored yogurt: ½ protein serving ½ cup strawberry slices: 1 vegetable/fruit/jui

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ECE 214 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 1 Discussion 1 Food Safety You have just been hired as the new director of Tinkerbell's KinderCare. You are familiar with food safety principles, but soon realize that your staff is not. Choose one of the following scenarios and describe how you would address the problem with the staff member as well as what specific steps you would take to prevent the problem in the future. Be sure to include referenc

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ECE 214 WEEK 1 JOURNAL Journal Health, Nutrition, and Safety Reflection Reflect on the role of proper health, nutrition, and safety in your own growth and development as a child (whether the impact was positive or negative). Were you provided with healthy and nutritious food options? Did you have ample time for play and exercise? Were there precautions in place to ensure your safety? How does your own experience impact the choices you make

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ECE 214 WEEK 1 DISCUSSION 1 Discussion 1 Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Refer to the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric under the Settings icon above for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated. Children, Media, and Junk Food Proper h

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ECE 214 WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT 1 Assignment 1 Nutrition Issues Proper health and nutrition is of critical importance to the growth and development of young children, yet many American children suffer from nutrition issues. Choosing either malnutrition or obesity, address the following: Discuss the short- and long-term impacts of this nutrition issue on children’s growth and development. Describe a specific child (within the early chil

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