U10: Read Volume 2 Chapters Nine

and Ten p. 228-253

The course content is guided by our textbook The Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and
Twos. Our textbook is divided into two separate volumes. We will be utilizing volume one: The
Foundations for Units 1-Units 5.
Instructions: For U4 you are required to read chapter four of the volume one textbook pages
104-138
Objectives: By the end of your reading you will be able to:

 Identify ways to build relationships through caregiving practices.

 Identify strategies to promote children self regulations
 Identify appropriate responses to challenging behaviors
 Demonstrate understanding of how to guide children's behaviors
 Assess children's development and learning

U10: Getting Dressed

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Initial post due by Thursday at 5pm | Reply due before Sunday 11:59pm

 This discussion forum is offered to encourage you to reflect on this weeks content and its
connection to caring for infants and toddlers in group settings.
Instructions
Add a new discussion topic in this forum by Thursday at 5pm (to do so, just click the "reply"
button below). In your post please include the following:
1. Chapter 10 discusses the routine "Getting Dressed"
Briefly describe in you own words how this process supports all 4 developmental
domains.

2. Clothing also has social and cultural significance to children and families. What do you
believe centers can do make sure all families feel how they dress their children is
acceptable. How should teachers talk to children about the clothes they were to
school?
Before Sunday11:59pm, please reply to at least one of your peer's posts. In each reply, please
do one of the following:

1. Note something you enjoyed about you peers post

2. Share some feedback or advice in response to their suggestion.
3. Any personal experiences with the matter?

Grading Rubric
For full credit be sure to answer suggested questions on-time and reply to at least one
classmate to post before Sunday 11:59 pm.You can click on the gear wheel at the top right to
"show rubric" for grading this discussion.

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U10: Self Regulation

 Due No due date

 Points 10

 Questions 1

 Time Limit 60 Minutes

 Allowed Attempts 2

Instructions
 Instructions:
After you've reviewed the this weeks content complete this short essay quiz

Take the Quiz

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U10: Create a Nap Time Flier

Submit Assignment

 Due No Due Date

 Points 10

 Submitting a text entry box or a file upload

Submit by Sunday at 11:59pm

Nap time is an important time for children to relax, regulate their bodies and to grow.
Instructions

1. After reading the chapter Sleeping and Nap Time

2. Create a one page handout/flier that you feel would be useful to parents and caregivers on
sleeping and nap time routines.
3. Include important ideas like:
1.
1. When should children nap? Why?
2. What is a good nap sleep environment?
3. What should caregivers do to support getting children to sleep?
4. What should happen when they awake?

When addressing these questions:

1. Be sure to make connections to the content discussed this week

2. Give examples to support your views from the textbook
3. Use complete sentences

Grading Rubric
Full credit will be granted to assignments that meet the requirements listed above. See full
grading rubric available in the settings icon top right corner.

U4: Casual Conversation "Your Thoughts"

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Watch the video below:
Each week students will be given the opportunity to participate in "casual conversations" on
the units presented topic. You are deeply encouraged to try out the media feature (the film
icon in the editing tool bar) to leave a voice or video comment. Please record your thoughts
about the topic this week (1-2 minutes is fine). Here are a few possible questions to get you
thinking( in addition to those posed in the video):

 What are your thoughts on this sleeping practice?

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Grading Rubric:
Thoughtful, original discussion posts that are posted before the end of the week
before11:59pm on Sunday and address the presented topic will be given 10 points (for video or
audio comments only!). Please listen/view what other people have posted too.
Text comments will earn a maximum of 5 points.
 To post, hit the REPLY box below. To record audio or video, click the icon in the
editing tool bar.
 Be sure to play back your recorded media to check that the audio/video quality
is acceptable.