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Educating Infants and Toddlers
Career and Technical Education, Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE)
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Educating Infants and Toddlers introduces the skills and knowledge required for the Child Development Associate® credential (CDA®). Its topics reflect the six goals of the CDA® competency standards.
Plan a safe learning environment which will prevent and reduce injuries for infants, toddlers, and adultsCreate well-planned and well-organized emergency procedures as defined by the Council for Professional Recognition in itCreate a set of age-appropriate safety practices for an infant and toddler programDesign safe, nutritious menus for infants and toddlers, following recognized nutrition guidelinesComplete CPR/First Aid or Basic Life Support certificationDesign an environment for infants and toddlers that promotes good health, nutrition, and prevention of illnessDesign activities that teach the importance of and strategies for promoting good health in young childrenDesign a developmentally appropriate, enjoyable, secure, stimulating, and welcoming environment that fosters trustCreate a philosophy for an early childhood education programCreate a plan incorporating a variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, learning experiencesPlan activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, discovery, hands-on experiences, thinkingGenerate an annotated bibliography of developmentally appropriate books which promote early literacy skills and encouragSelect developmentally appropriate activities that promote language development and writing skills for infantsSummarize best practices for promoting the cognitive development of infants and toddlers. 35 and GuidanceCompare and contrast methods of verbal and nonverbal communicationExplain the role of communication in developing relationships and regulating emotionsCreate activities to support the social and emotional development of dual language learnersLocate information and opportunities to help parents/guardians understand and enhance the healthy growthGenerate a guide to social services, health, and educational resources in the communityCompare and contrast instruments utilized for the observation, evaluationExplain regulatory requirements and program policies for infant and toddler care settingsSelect documents to record the health, safety, and behavior of childrenProduce a competency statement on the importance of professionalismLocate opportunities for professional and personal development afforded by professional organizations