CE220 Unit 9: Tools for Promoting Healthy HabitsCE220 Unit 9: Tools for Promoting Healthy Habits

Instructor Name – Dr. VeeCE220-02

Thought for the day….Thought for the day….

Every step you take, is a step

away from where you used to be.

-Brian Chargualaf

Weekly RemindersWeekly Reminders• Complete Readings and read Web Resources

• Post on Discussion Board:• Post detailed responses to discussion question

(100 words or more)• Share detailed feedback with at least 2 classmates

• Post response to Seminar Option 2 IF you do not attend seminar

• Complete missing assignments

• Complete your Unit 9 Project!

Dental Health Dental Health

• Why do we need to place importance on dental health for children right from the start?• Temporary teeth

serve several purposes

• Establish good habits for a lifetime

(Marotz, pp. 33-35)

• How can parents support healthy teeth for their children?• Regular dental visits• Teach children how

to brush and be a good role model

• Provide them with a healthy diet

Healthy Teeth and BonesHealthy Teeth and Bones

• Necessary minerals: Calcium, Phosphorus, Flouride, Iron

• Important vitamins: A, D, C, B (essential for cell division and formation and maintenance of bones)

• Water: important for all body tissue

How can ECPs use this information with children they care for?

(Marotz, pp. 374-378)

Let’s work together!Let’s work together!

Getting families educated on and involved in children’s health is a must!

• How would you plan in-service training for staff and family?

• How would you plan to get a busy parent/caregiver more involved in a child's health and safety?

HELP!HELP!

• From what you may glean from your readings, class materials and/or classroom experience, what health issue do you think will be/is your biggest challenge?

• How do you think you may (or how do you presently) handle this challenge?

Unit 9 ProjectUnit 9 Project1)You are going to write a 2-3 page paper (in addition to a title and

reference page) that explains and identifies a safe and healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment for 1 chosen age group:

0-4months, 5-12 months, 2-4 years old, or 5-8 years old2) Please make sure to include the following components:

An Introduction paragraph that previews the paper and shares the importance of providing a healthy indoor and outdoor learning environment and addresses how health, safety and nutrition are interrelated and dependent on one another.

Paragraph 2: Share four age-appropriate learning activities and toys that reinforce the important of health, nutrition, and safety.

Paragraph 3: Discuss an ideal location, space and security of a center, school, etc.; and explain appropriate facility maintenance and upkeep

Paragraph 4: Describe at least four appropriate food safety guidelines.( Some examples: Proper food handling procedures and precautions for breast milk,

formula and solids; proper food preparation to include common food choking hazards; precautions and alternative food choices addressing common allergies including nuts, wheat and milk).

Conclusion paragraph that summarizes the main points of the paper and discusses the information mentioned in the body paragraphs.

Wrap-upWrap-up

Teachers open the door, but

you must enter by

yourself."

-Chinese Proverb

ReferencesReferences

Marotz, Lynn (2009). Health, Safety, and Nutrition for the Young Child. Clifton Park: Thomson Delmar Learning.