Introduction (5-10 minutes):

Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. Distribute 10-15 index cards
to each group. Have groups brainstorm several specific infant care practices (such Volume 2:
as burping, diapering, bathing, dressing, buckling into a car seat, placing in a crib, Parenting
bottle feeding, rocking, swaddling, etc.) and record each on a separate index card.
As groups finish, collect all the index cards, discard repeated practices, and place
the remaining cards in a box.

Activity (15-20 minutes):

Walk around the classroom and allow each student to draw an index card
from the box. Students should look at their cards, but not share the infant care
practice listed on it. Inform students that they will have 1-2 minutes to use a
FCS Lessons
newborn manikin (doll) or a NASCO Ready-or-Not Tot® to demonstrate for the
class how to safely and appropriately perform the infant care practice identi- Positive Parenting
fied on their index card. Provide a variety of resources in the classroom for
Grade Level: Middle School
students to gather information on their topic. Students could utilize NASCO’s
Introduction to Baby Care Booklet, textbooks, videos/DVDs, posters, Internet,
brochures, magazines, etc. Allow students to rehearse the demonstration using National FCS Standards:
a newborn manikin (doll) or a NASCO Ready-or-Not Tot® to become familiar Examine expectations and responsibilities of parenting
with them prior to their presentation. – Strengthen core academics using reading and reasoning skills
Formative Assessment:
Students will draw conclusions regarding elements of positive parenting

Materials List:
• Chalkboard (Z02406HF) or
white board (SB22769HF)
• Positive Parenting Poster Set (WA22611HF)
• Video recording equipment (optional)
• Exit cards

Conclusion (15-20 minutes): Developed by Kendra K. Naef, CFCS

Collect the index cards from the students. Have 2007 AAFCS Teacher of the Year
each student create an infant care chart on a sheet FCS High School Educator, Kimberly, Wisconsin
of loose leaf paper and, as each card is drawn,
have the students record the practice on their chart.
As each student models their infant care practice,
students should record key points of the demon-
stration in the chart. Continue the demonstrations
until every student has had their turn.

Call Toll-Free 1-800-558-9595

www.eNasco.com/fcs
NASCO • Fort Atkinson NASCO • Modesto
901 Janesville Avenue 4825 Stoddard Road
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0901 Modesto, CA 95356-9318
E-mail: info@eNasco.com E-mail: modesto@eNasco.com
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 Introduction (5-10 minutes):
Begin by asking students to think about the responsibilities of being a parent. Invite students to share aloud
specific examples of responsibilities that parents have. Record student provided examples on the board.

Baby Basics
FCS Lessons
Grade Levels: Middle School/High School

National FCS Standards:

Choose nurturing practices that support human growth and development

Formative Assessment:
Students will model safe and appropriate infant care practices
Activity #1 (5-10 minutes): – Strengthen core academics using reading and reasoning skills
Divide the class into five groups. Distribute one poster from the
Positive Parenting Poster Set to each small group. Have each group read their poster and then make
connections between the information on their Positive Parenting Poster and the responsibilities of parents Materials List:
listed on the board in the first activity. Have students select words or phrases listed on the board that • Index cards
represent examples and non-examples of the topic discussed on their poster. • Loose leaf paper
• Baby Care Kit (includes doll, tub, 3 cloth and 3 disposable diapers, plastic pants, moist towelettes, diaper
pins, baby gown, 3 undershirts, booties, baby bottle, baby spoon, soap, bib, shampoo, washcloth, towel,
cotton balls, baby oil, baby lotion, baby powder, blanket, and 20 NASCO’s Introduction to Baby Care booklets)
• with White Baby (WA24064HF) • with Black Baby (WA24065HF)
OR • Newborn Baby Dolls:
• White…Boy (SB17156HF) Girl (SB17157HF) • Asian…Boy (SB26943HF) Girl (SB26944HF)
• Black…Boy (SB34424HF) Girl (SB34425HF) • Brown…Boy (SB17158HF) Girl (SB17159HF)
Activity #2 (Appropriate clothing and baby accessories will be needed)
(15-20 minutes): • NASCO’s Basic, Standard, Intermediate, or Enhanced Ready-or-Not Tots® can also be used
Have each small group develop a 3-4 • Additional Parenting Resources (optional):
minute skit that demonstrates the topic • NASCO’s Introduction to Baby • Textbooks • Videos/DVDs • Other baby care
of their Positive Parenting Poster. Care Booklet (WA24831HF) • Posters • Internet items as needed
Students should consider specific • Brochures
examples that will illustrate the topic • Magazines
and how the situations could be • Infant Car Seat
performed for the class. Encourage
students to locate props to use when
performing the skits and make sure that
all members of their group are involved.

Skit: Encouraging Independence: “Father” is giving “children”

a snack choice, but has limited the selection to healthy fruits.

Conclusion (10-20 minutes):

Have each group present their skit to the class. If possible, arrange for a media specialist to video
record the skits to be reviewed later or aired on the local school station. Following the presentation,
have each student complete an exit card describing one or more elements of positive parenting and two
specific examples of each.

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 Introduction (5-10 minutes):
Begin by asking students to think about the responsibilities of being a parent. Invite students to share aloud
specific examples of responsibilities that parents have. Record student provided examples on the board.

Baby Basics
FCS Lessons
Grade Levels: Middle School/High School

National FCS Standards:

Choose nurturing practices that support human growth and development

Formative Assessment:
Students will model safe and appropriate infant care practices
Activity #1 (5-10 minutes): – Strengthen core academics using reading and reasoning skills
Divide the class into five groups. Distribute one poster from the
Positive Parenting Poster Set to each small group. Have each group read their poster and then make
connections between the information on their Positive Parenting Poster and the responsibilities of parents Materials List:
listed on the board in the first activity. Have students select words or phrases listed on the board that • Index cards
represent examples and non-examples of the topic discussed on their poster. • Loose leaf paper
• Baby Care Kit (includes doll, tub, 3 cloth and 3 disposable diapers, plastic pants, moist towelettes, diaper
pins, baby gown, 3 undershirts, booties, baby bottle, baby spoon, soap, bib, shampoo, washcloth, towel,
cotton balls, baby oil, baby lotion, baby powder, blanket, and 20 NASCO’s Introduction to Baby Care booklets)
• with White Baby (WA24064HF) • with Black Baby (WA24065HF)
OR • Newborn Baby Dolls:
• White…Boy (SB17156HF) Girl (SB17157HF) • Asian…Boy (SB26943HF) Girl (SB26944HF)
• Black…Boy (SB34424HF) Girl (SB34425HF) • Brown…Boy (SB17158HF) Girl (SB17159HF)
Activity #2 (Appropriate clothing and baby accessories will be needed)
(15-20 minutes): • NASCO’s Basic, Standard, Intermediate, or Enhanced Ready-or-Not Tots® can also be used
Have each small group develop a 3-4 • Additional Parenting Resources (optional):
minute skit that demonstrates the topic • NASCO’s Introduction to Baby • Textbooks • Videos/DVDs • Other baby care
of their Positive Parenting Poster. Care Booklet (WA24831HF) • Posters • Internet items as needed
Students should consider specific • Brochures
examples that will illustrate the topic • Magazines
and how the situations could be • Infant Car Seat
performed for the class. Encourage
students to locate props to use when
performing the skits and make sure that
all members of their group are involved.

Skit: Encouraging Independence: “Father” is giving “children”

a snack choice, but has limited the selection to healthy fruits.

Conclusion (10-20 minutes):

Have each group present their skit to the class. If possible, arrange for a media specialist to video
record the skits to be reviewed later or aired on the local school station. Following the presentation,
have each student complete an exit card describing one or more elements of positive parenting and two
specific examples of each.

1364FCSParenting 3-4 6/1/07 11:14:36 AM

 Introduction (5-10 minutes):
Divide the class into small groups of 3-4 students. Distribute 10-15 index cards
to each group. Have groups brainstorm several specific infant care practices (such Volume 2:
as burping, diapering, bathing, dressing, buckling into a car seat, placing in a crib, Parenting
bottle feeding, rocking, swaddling, etc.) and record each on a separate index card.
As groups finish, collect all the index cards, discard repeated practices, and place
the remaining cards in a box.

Activity (15-20 minutes):

Walk around the classroom and allow each student to draw an index card
from the box. Students should look at their cards, but not share the infant care
practice listed on it. Inform students that they will have 1-2 minutes to use a
FCS Lessons
newborn manikin (doll) or a NASCO Ready-or-Not Tot® to demonstrate for the
class how to safely and appropriately perform the infant care practice identi- Positive Parenting
fied on their index card. Provide a variety of resources in the classroom for
Grade Level: Middle School
students to gather information on their topic. Students could utilize NASCO’s
Introduction to Baby Care Booklet, textbooks, videos/DVDs, posters, Internet,
brochures, magazines, etc. Allow students to rehearse the demonstration using National FCS Standards:
a newborn manikin (doll) or a NASCO Ready-or-Not Tot® to become familiar Examine expectations and responsibilities of parenting
with them prior to their presentation. – Strengthen core academics using reading and reasoning skills
Formative Assessment:
Students will draw conclusions regarding elements of positive parenting

Materials List:
• Chalkboard (Z02406HF) or
white board (SB22769HF)
• Positive Parenting Poster Set (WA22611HF)
• Video recording equipment (optional)
• Exit cards

Conclusion (15-20 minutes): Developed by Kendra K. Naef, CFCS

Collect the index cards from the students. Have 2007 AAFCS Teacher of the Year
each student create an infant care chart on a sheet FCS High School Educator, Kimberly, Wisconsin
of loose leaf paper and, as each card is drawn,
have the students record the practice on their chart.
As each student models their infant care practice,
students should record key points of the demon-
stration in the chart. Continue the demonstrations
until every student has had their turn.

Call Toll-Free 1-800-558-9595

www.eNasco.com/fcs
NASCO • Fort Atkinson NASCO • Modesto
901 Janesville Avenue 4825 Stoddard Road
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538-0901 Modesto, CA 95356-9318
E-mail: info@eNasco.com E-mail: modesto@eNasco.com
Printed in the U.S.A. Flyer #1364 June 2007

1364FCSParenting 1-2 6/1/07 11:14:26 AM