Babysitting Contract Responsibilities: Leave child(ren) in babysitting upon own discretion and satisfaction with the babysitter and provided babysitting.

Babysitting ContractResponsibilitiesbull Leave child(ren) in babysitting upon own discretion and satisfaction with the babysitter and provided babysitting services Pending due and reasonable care by the babysitter nor the host venue are responsible for any injury to the child(ren) or any damage to child(ren)rsquos or parentrsquos personal propertybull Notify babysitter of child(ren)rsquos allergies or any other medical conditions or concerns

bull Provide babysitter with food for child(ren)bull Timely payment of babysitting charges by the end of the assignmentContact Numbers

Charges per Familybull $ _________ per child per hour ( $ ___ x __= $ ___)bull 1 child = $4000 per child for the entire weekendbull Every additional child after the first = $1500 for full weekendbull Charges are non-negotiablebull Payment must be made to the _____________________ by the end of the assignment

bull The babysitter will provide some safe games arts amp crafts books and toys which are t o remain the babysitterrsquos property but can be utilized by the babysitter to entertain the child(ren)

I ______________________________ agree to the above terms and conditions regarding my responsibilities and the charges for utilizing ______________________rsquos babysitting services

______________________________ _____________________ (signature) (date)

This information sheet must be filled out and left with the sitter

Allergies

Bedtime

Snacks

Medications

Medical conditions

Friends

Phone Computer

Phone Messages

Allergies

Bedtime

Snacks

Medications

Medical conditions

Friends

Phone Computer

Phone Messages

Child ProfileChild Profile

What the babysitter needs to know

Name of LocationNumber

Parents can be reached atName of LocationNumber

Closest neighbor relativeNameNumberAddress

Incase of Emergencies Call

Mother work numberMother cell numberFather work numberFather cell number

Family name and Home NumberAddress

Family Profile and Care information

Babysitters preparation for a job Take the babysitting responsibility seriously Responsible babysitters prepare for all babysitting jobs Get directions to the job location and make arrangements to get to the location and return home from the babysitting job Dont assume your employer will take you home Be sure to ask them before they leave the house If you are walking home especially after dark ask an adult or parent to walk you home What to do after the parents leave

bullArrive at the home early this time may be used to meet the children tour the house receive instructions and house safety rules bullHaving visitors while babysitting is a bad policy Babysitters should always get approval if they would like to have a visitor of the same gender Babysitters should never have visitors of the opposite gender

bullLock the front door after the parents leave

bullIf it is evening turn on the porchoutside light

bullDo another walk through to make sure all the doors and windows are locked from the inside

bullBe prepared for an emergency Leave the information you received from their parents near the phone or in your pocket if you have a cell phone

bullMake a schedule for the time you will be with them based upon the answers the parents gave you Example 500 dinner 545 bath time 615 bedtime

bullNever give the children any medicine or food unless instructed to do so by the parents

bullRemember that your job is to care for the children Tender loving care usually quiets an unhappy child

bullIf the children are asleep check on them about every 15 minutes

bullIf the children are up know their location at all times and never leave them alone too long

bullIf for any reason you must leave the house TAKE THE CHILDREN WITH YOU

bullDO NOT open the door for anyone unless you personally know the person

bullAlways call your parents or the kids parents if there are any problems or questions

bullIf someone insists on coming in and you do not recognize them through the peephole or if you suspect a prowler CALL THE POLICE AT 911

Caring for children means fulfilling the needs that children have

Child Care

Social Needs

Intellectual Needs

Moral Needs

Physical Needs

Caregiver Skills CheckupDirections Listed below are situations related to young children and their behavior If you were caring for the young children described in the situations how would you solve each of these problems Circle the letter of the best solution1Four-year-old Dana has just painted the kitchen floor with her watercolors You should

1 Tell Dana angrily that she may not use her paints ever again2 Have Dana help you clean the floor3 Send Dana to her room

2You are taking six-year-old Andy to the park It is cold and you tell him he needs to wear his hat He doesnrsquot want to wear it You should

1 Let him go to the park without his hatbull Tell Andy he canrsquot go to the parkbull Explain to him that he needs his hat to keep him warm outdoors

3Yvonnersquos parents are leaving for the evening and Yvonne who is three begins to cry as she watches them go You should

1 Tell Yvonne to stop crying or you will not read her a story2 Tell Yvonne that her parents will come home after she is asleep3 Sit down with Yvonne and read her a story or play her favorite game

4Four-year-old Terrence wants the toy his two-year-old sister Kendra is playing with He grabs the toy and hits her when she tries to take it back You should

1 Let the children come to an agreement themselvesbull Ask Kendra to share the toybull Tell Terrence firmly that hitting is not allowed and remove him from the situation

5It is time for Mike and George who are both four years old to come inside for lunch They do not want to stop playing in the sandbox You should tell the children

1 I will be very upset with you if you donrsquot come inside right now2 I know you are having fun Itrsquos time for lunch Wersquoll come back outside later3 Come inside now or you wonrsquot get any lunch

6Three-year-old Luis has fallen and skinned his knee He is crying but is not seriously injured You should

1 Say to Luis ldquoBe a big boy and forget about itrdquobull Comfort Luis by hugging him then clean and bandage the cutbull Tell Luis ldquoYou should have been more carefulrdquo

7Two-year-old Mary and four-year-old Katie are throwing the cushions off the sofa This is against their parentsrsquo rules You should tell the girls

1 Stay off the sofa2 You might get hurt if you play on the sofa3 Letrsquos play outside for a while

8Without being reminded four-year-old Chris helped you pick up the toys before naptime You should

1 Praise Chris by saying ldquoThank you for helping put away the toysrdquobull Respond by saying ldquoWhy donrsquot you help more oftenrdquobull Reward Chris by letting him skip his nap

9You and three-year-old Amy are sitting in the living room While Amy plays with her blocks you are watching a movie on television Suddenly Amy becomes tired of the blocks and wants to play outside You should

1 Take Amy outside to play but sit by the window so that you can watch her and the movie at the same time

2 Tell Amy that the movie will be over in 30 minutes and then she can go outside to play

3 Turn off the movie go outside and play with Amy

Babysitting and Safety Guided Reading

1Families can make their homes ________________________ whick means the home is a safe environment for children to play and explore (page 180)

2List four ways in which families can make their homes safe and childproof (page 180)

3A ___________________ is someone who uses force to get into a home (page 180)

4Caregivers need to take the following three precautions to prevent intruders (page 180)

5______________________ are the leading causes of accidental death in homes in the United States (page 181)

6List four guidelines to follow as the caregiver in order to prevent falls and other common injuries (page 181)

d7_________________ are the second leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States (page 184)

First AidBe sure to tell Parents of all of thetreatment that their child received while they were gone

In an emergency call 911

Learn CPR Knowledge of CPR during an emergency could be needed In case of accident or illness dont try to be a doctor or nurse except for minor cuts and bruises If a minor problem arises call the parents for instructions If they cannot be reached call any alternate persons or your own parents If unable to contact an adult go to a neighbor for help For minor cuts stop bleeding by applying gentle pressure with a clean cloth Wash the wound and apply a bandage Notify the parents about all injuries unless they instructed otherwise

If the child swallows something poisonous call 911 Have the container ready so you can read it to the operator on the phone Put cool water on a burn this slows skin damage Do not use ointments lotions or butter If the skin is already blistered dead white brown or charred you need emergency help Call 911

8 _____________________________ should be located on every floor of the home (page 184)

9 Try not to ____________________ if you become trapped by smoke or fire (page 184)

10 If you smell smoke or see a fire while you are caring for children get thee children ______________________________ first (page 184)

11 All poisonous items should be kept in a ______________ cabinet If you suspect a child has been poisoned the first step is to call the _________________________________________________ (page 184)

12 Babies _________________________ to communicate their need for sleep food comfortable clothing and attention

13 When an infant cries first check to see if he or she needs a clean diaper or is ___________________

14 Three ways to calm a crying baby who just seems to need attention are ________________ _______________ or _________________ him or her

15 Never leave an infant ______________________ because infants can roll off _________________ and ____________________

16 Holding a baby over your baby over your shoulder and patting his or her back lightly you can five the baby a chance to _____________________

17 Get the babyrsquos parents to show you where to put dirty diapers

18 Lay a baby down on his or her ________________ or ________________ to sleep but never on his or her ________________________

19 Toddlers require a lot of _______________________ because they are busy moving from one thing to another (Page 190)

20 When toddlers parents leave you may need to ______________________ their attention to a favorite toy puzzle or game (page 190)

21 It is important to have a lot of _____________________ - _____________ activities planned to keep them ________________________ (page 191)

First AidAlways contact the parents if there is a serious injury or illness Scrapes and bruises Clean scrapes with soap and water apply antiseptic and bandage For bruises apply a clean washcloth wrung out in cold waterNosebleed Keep child seated and leaning forward If head is tilted back child may choke Apply direct pressure by pressing on bleeding nostril Apply a cold towel to nose and faceChoking First look into the throat to see if injury or illness something is caught there Next try to get the child to cough up the object If these methods donrsquot work you can use theEarache Pain can be relieved by covering the ear with a warm towel or heating pad set on low Call doctorCuts Apply direct pressure to stop bleeding Wash and apply antiseptic and a bandage If cut is deep call doctorBites (insect) For minor bites wash the area and apply antiseptic or calamine lotion For bee hornet or wasp stings scrape against the stinger with a flat object like a piece of cardboard until you pull out the venom sac Wash area thoroughly with soap and water Caution Some people are highly allergic to stings If child is short of breath or faint or has stomach pain call doctor immediatelyBites (animal or human) Wash the wound with water clean with soap and water and cover with gauze Call doctorBurns For minor burns immediately run cold water on the burn for about five minutes and apply a clean dry dressing For major burns rush to hospital immediately Do not try to remove burned clothingHeimlich maneuver This procedure works by using pressure to force the object that is interfering with breathing from the throat

For older children and adults stand behind victim and place your fists just below her rib cage Have her lean forward while you give one quick upward push against her abdomen This forces the air in her lungs to expel the object Repeat if necessary If the object doesnrsquot come out seek help immediately

For infants and toddlers turn child face down over your arm Using the heel of your other hand give four quick blows between the childrsquos shoulder blades Turn child over supporting his head neck and back Position your two fingers below the rib cage and above the navel and give four quick thrusts Repeat if neededPoisoning If a child swallows a poisonous or irritating substance call the nearest poison-control center immediately Report the name and quantity of the substance and follow the centerrsquos instructions Take the container with you if you go to the doctor or hospitalElectric Shock Donrsquot touch the child until his or her contact with electricity is broken or you will get a shock too Turn off electricity if you can or pull or push child away from source of shock with a stick cloth or rope but never anything metal If child is not breathing apply mouth-to-mouth respiration if you know how Call ambulance immediately Sprains Donrsquot allow child to walk Elevate foot and apply a cold pack Call doctor

Behavior Discipline Child Abuse

DobullDO FOLLOW ALL THE PARENTS RULES Setting the discipline rules and the limits in the house is the parents Job Your job is to make sure you follow those directions even if you donrsquot always agreemdashor if you do things differently at homebullDO BE CONSISTENT Make sure your rules are the same as the parentsrsquo rulesmdashand that you enforce them consistently so the child doesnrsquot get confused Itrsquos very unsettling when the rules are always changingbullDO FOCUS ON THE BEHAVIOR NOT THE CHILD There are no ldquobadrdquo toddlersmdashJust bad behavior When a child spills his juice on purpose donrsquot call him a ldquobad boyrdquo instead explain that Juice is for drinking and that spilling on purpose is unacceptable and then have him help clean up the messbullDO GIVE Attention Sometimes a toddler misbehaves because she wants to get your attention and even negative attention (you end up yelling at her for tearing pages out of her book) is better than being ignored Give her what shersquos craving before she uses bad behavior to get itbullDO BE POSITIVE Always try to ldquocatchrdquo a toddler being goodmdash therersquos no better way to encourage more of the same Praise good behaviormdashgive a hug after he helps you clean up the toys or say ldquoIrsquom so proud that you shared at play group todayrdquobullDO TAILOR THE DISCIPLINE What works for one child may not work for another It may not work for two children in the same family or even for the same child on two different days Each toddler is an individual and yoursquoll need to adapt your methods of discipline to the child in your care

DONTbullDONT HIT Ever Spanking only teaches that violence is okay and that big people can beat up little people it doesnrsquot teach right from wrong Also never ever shake a childbullDONT LECTURE Toddlers are too young to listen to long lists of reasons why a behavior is bad Your lectures will sail right over that lit-tie head For best results keep it short and sweet to get your point across effectively ldquoPlease donrsquot bite Biting hurtsrdquo Or ldquoIf you throw your truck you might break itrdquobullDONT EXPECT RESULTS ALL THE TIME Toddlers have short memories and limited control over their Impulses Just because you told the child twice not to touch the TV doesnrsquot mean she wonrsquot touch it a third time Expect to teach the same lessons over and over again before they start to sink inbullDONT LOSE CONTROL Knowing that the adults around them are always in control makes toddlers feel more secure Besides yoursquore more likely to deliver effective discipline when yoursquore calmbullDONT EXPECT TOO MUCH Keep your expectations about the toddlerrsquos behavior age-appropriate Donrsquot discipline a toddler for a behavior hersquos not developmentally ready to control (For Instance a 14-month-old isnrsquot mature enough to know that pulling candy off the shelf in a store is wrong a 20-month-old canrsquot be expected to remember to put her toys away)bullDONT WITHHOLD AFFECTION Never let a child think love comes with strings attached (ldquoYou spilled all the milk on the floor so I wonrsquot give you a hugrdquo) Rejection will only make her sadmdashit wonrsquot help her learn from her mistake

Microwave Playdough2 c flour 4 tbsp cream of tartar 4 tbsp vegetable oil1 c salt 2 c water 14 to 12 tsp food coloringMix all of the dry ingredients in an 8 cup measure or a 2 quart casserole If using the food coloring add it to the water Stir the water and the oil into the dry ingredients stirring until smooth

Fruity Fun Jell-O Playdough ndash Recipe 101 (3-oz) package sugar-free jello 2 cups flour 2 cups boiling wate1 cup salt 4 TBS cream of tartar 2 TBS oil Mix the dry ingredients in a saucepan then add the oil and the boiling water Stir continuously over medium heat until dough forms into a ball Remove from heat knead Store in an airtight container

ldquoOobleckrdquofive tablespoons five clear plastic cups water corn starch (approximately three cups total) green food coloring Mix four tablespoons of corn starch with two tablespoons of water Add a drop of green food coloring and mix Feel it Talk about it Use senses to describe what it feels like (sticky soft gooey warm cool) and looks like (light green dark green) Clean up but save the cup of Oobleck

Making ldquoGakrdquo1 cup Elmers glue food coloring (optional coloring can stain) 1 cup liquid starch Pour glue and coloring in plastic container Stir until color is thoroughly mixed in Add starch a little at a time stirring with a spoon or kneading with your fingers as mixture thickens Keep stirring until mixture holds together like putty Test with your fingers if too sticky add more starch in small amounts until mass is smooth and rubbery

Making ldquoSidewalk Chalkrdquo2 c water 2 c Plaster of Paris 2 tbsp Tempera Paint (Wet or Dry) Toilet Paper Tubes with duct tape taped tin foil etc or any other similarly sized container Combine all ingredients and stir together then let stand a few minutes Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or tin foil then place your tubed containers on it Pour sidewalk chalk mixture into holders let stand until somewhat firm Then remove the tubes and let dry completely (about 1-12 - 2 hours Throw out any leftover chalk mixture (WARNING do not rinse down the sink)

Simple Soap Recipe for Kids3 cups of soap flakes Liquid food coloringVegetable oil WaterTake a large bowl and put soap flakes into it Add 1frac12 cup water and a few drops of the favorite food coloring liquid to the flakes Completely mix the flakes water and color well using your hand until it gets somewhat like the play dough Now it is time to shape the homemade soaps You should rub a few drops of vegetable oil on your hands (and your childs) and shape the soap dough in the desired shape and size You should let the soap stand overnight and then use it You can also make your own soap flakes This is very easily done by taking a regular soap bar and grating it to form soap powder

BehaviorPlay dough Recipes Giving children something to play with that expands the imagination as well as working on their fine motor skills is esential for their development Playdough is an exceptional idea because it works multiple skills

NO - COOK PLAYDOUGH1 c white flour 12 c salt2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 tsp alumFood coloring be creative 12 c waterMix first 4 ingredients well Add food coloring to water Gradually add small amounts of water until mixture is consistency of bread dough Store in airtight container or plastic bag to last a long timeCOOKED PLAYDOUGH1 c flour 12 c salt2 tsp cream of tartar 1 c water2 tbsp oil 1 tsp food coloringCombine 1 cup flour 12 cup salt and 2 teaspoons cream of tartar in a large saucepan Gradually stir in 1 cup water mixed with 2 tablespoons oil and 1 teaspoon food coloring Cook over medium to high heat stirring constantly until a ball forms Remove from heat cool and knead until smooth on wax paper Store in an airtight container Children will enjoy playing with the playdoughPLAYDOUGH (COOKED)1 c white flour 14 c salt2 tbsp cream of tartar 1 c water2 tsp food coloring 1 tbsp oilMix flour salt and cream of tartar in a medium-size saucepan In a separate bowl mix the water oil and food coloring Mix into dry ingredients and stir over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until it forms a ball in the center of the pan Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until it no longer sticks to your fingers Store in a Zip-Loc bagKool-Aid Playdough12 sm pkg unsweetened Kool-Aid 2 12 c flour12 c salt 3 tbsp oil1 tbsp alumDissolve Kool-Aid in boiling water Add other ingredients and mix together Mixture should congeal but not be sticky Store in airtight container

Cooked Playdough1 c water 1 c flour12 c salt 2 tbsp cream of tartar1 tbsp oil food coloring if desiredCook on high for 5 to 6 minutes stirring well (break up lumps) every 2 minutes until the playdough clings to the spoon and is no longer sticky When it is cooked enough it will be pliable and soft but not sticky Turn out onto a plate and cool for a few minutes Knead it for a minute or two until it is smooth Store it in a tightly covered plastic container Refrigeration is not necessary

Homemade Finger Paints14 c warm water 1 envelope gelatin 3 T Sugar 2 c cold water Food coloring Dishwashing liquid Soak gelatin in 14 cup warm water and set aside In a medium saucepan combine cornstarch and sugar Gradually add water and cook slowly over low heat stirring until well blended Remove from heat and add softened gelatin Divide mixture into separate containers for each color For each color first add a drop or two of dishwashing detergent and then add food coloring a drop at a time until you have the shade you want Store up to six weeks in the refrigerator

Fantastic Finger Paints1 c flour 2 T of salt 1 12 c cold water 1 14 c hot water Food coloring Freezer paper (paint on shiny side ) Combine flour salt and cold water in a saucepan beat with a wire whisk until smooth Heat the mixture over medium heat Slowly stir in hot water Continue stirring until mixture boils and begins to thicken Remove from heat Beat with a whisk until smooth Divide the mixture into several different containers Add 4-5 drops of food coloring to each container and stir

Salt and Flour Finger Paints2 c flour 2 tsp salt 3 c cold water 2 c hot water Food coloring Add the salt to the flour in a saucepan Pour in cold water gradually and beat the mixture with an egg beater until smooth Add the hot water and boil the mixture until it becomes glossy Beat it until it is smooth Mix in food coloring

Remove Fingerpaint from Carpet If you have a budding Leonardo da Vinci but theyrsquove been budding where there is carpet and some of their fingerpaint is now on the floor donrsquot panic A piece of priceless artwork is well worth the little work it will take to clean up the mess First use white paper towels to blot up the excess Do not rub Depending on whether you suspect a strong dye or not you can add an extra ingredient to your removal tools Remember that they are water-based paints and if there was a guarantee of staining theyrsquod never be made for children If you wish you can start out with dry cleaning fluid available at your local hardware store However in most cases it wonrsquot be needed and yoursquore just as well off to wait and see if there is any residual staining and treat it afterwards So itrsquos either the fluid or a mixture of 12 liquid dish detergent (without lanolin or additives) and 12 water Use a clean white cloth soaked in this solution and blot it into the stain Alternatively you can put the solution in a spray bottle and apply generously Blot with a white cloth continuously folding the cloth over with each blot to ensure you donrsquot deposit it back on the stain Do not rub If you choose to use a toothbrush to loosen the pigment brush in towards the center and never outwards Use a spray bottle of plain warm water and soak the spot blotting as above Repeat the soapblot and waterblot once more Replace cloth with fresh one as needed If there is still a bit of coloring left but it is being removed repeat the soap and water blots a third time If at the end of this you still have color you can try a hand or regular carpet cleaner to deep clean the rest of the color out or a formula such as Goo Gone or Goof Off Visit httpwwwLearnHowToRemovecom for a growing library of tips to remove those annoying messes in your life

Keeping Children SafePlease Identify the 10 safety Hazards that have been corrected in this typical family home

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Child abduction always seems to be in the news sad to say Ask your child to draw the face of a ldquostrangerrdquo Chances are it will reveal a scary and menacing person The truth is the most people who prey on children behave quite the opposite so kids do not see them as a threat In the eyes of a child a complete stranger who strikes up a friendly conversation quickly becomes someone that child ldquoknowsrdquoKeep in mind also that most children are abused by someone they really do know ndash a family friend neighbor relative coach or babysitter for example Telling children ldquoDonrsquot talk to strangersrdquo is not only ineffective it actually puts them at greater risk Instead youngsters should know how to recognize the specific Lures used by predators as well as how to follow their instincts about people and situations Armed with these tools children are better able to protect themselves from violent crimesThe Lures While numerically and creatively infinite the lures used on children and even adults generally fall into the following seventeen categories1 Affection 7 Emergency 13 Threats amp Weapons

2 Pet 8 Fun amp Games 14 Pornography

3 Assistance 9 Hero 15 ComputerOnline

4 Authority 10 Job 16 Drugs

5 Bribery 11 Name Recognition 17 Hate amp Violence

6 EgoFame 12 PlaymateCompanion

These lures are used both individually and in various combinations For example a predator might approach a child pretend to be with the fire department (AUTHORITY LURE) claim that the childrsquos house is on fire (EMERGENCY LURE) and tell the child to come quickly

The StrangerDanger MythFrom ldquoChild Lure Preventionrdquo

wwwchildluresorg

Making ldquoFinger-paintrdquo Water Colors1 T white vinegar 2 T Baking soda 1 T Cornstarch 14 tsp glycerin Liquid food coloring Plastic bottle caps from 2-liter bottles Mix vinegar and baking soda in small bowl When mixture stops bubbling add cornstarch and glycerin Mix well Pour mixture into bottle caps Add several drops of food coloring to the mixture in the bottle caps Let dry overnight

Scratch and Sniff PaintingWatercolor paints Craft glue Fruit flavor gelatin Paper Paintbrush Draw a picture (You can trace a picture from a coloring book) Paint the picture with watercolors After the picture is dry spread craft glue a little at a time over the colored parts of the picture Sprinkle fruit flavored gelatin over the wet glue Let your picture dry The craft glue dries clear and you have a sweet smelling picture

Puff PaintOne part shaving cream Equal parts of white school glue Food coloring Mix shaving cream and glue Divide mixture into separate small bowls Add food coloring to make different colors

Instant Finger PaintShaving cream Tempera paint Paper or table top Spray shaving cream on your tabletop or on each childs paper Add a couple of drops of tempera paint of your choice

Jello Finger Paint1 c cornstarch 34 c and another 14 c cold water 2 c hot water 1 envelope gelatin 12 c liquid soap or dishwashing liquid (Use clear soap for purest color) 2 packets (same flavor) unsweetened Kool-Aid mix In a saucepan blend 34 cup of cold water and cornstarch Add hot water and heat until boiling stirring constantly Remove from heat Mix gelatin into remaining 14 cup of water and blend with liquid soap and cornstarch mixture Add Kool-Aid for color and aroma (You can divide the uncolored mix in half and color both sections separate colors) Store in a covered jar in the refrigerator for 12 hours before using

Finger Paint1 c cornstarch 34 c and another 14 c of cold water 2 c hot water 1 envelope gelatin 12 c Ivory Flakes Food coloring or dry tempera Mix together cornstarch and 34 cups cold water Soak one envelope unflavored gelatin in 14 cup of cold water Stir 2 cups hot water into the cornstarch Cook and stir until mixture is clear and boiling Remove from heat and blend in gelatin Then add Ivory Flakes stirring until the flakes are dissolved Cool Divide into small covered containers Add food coloring or dry tempera

We are going to practice recognizing the lures read the following scenarios Identify the lure and then explain what the response should be

1 Valerie has met a boy on-line who wants to meet her in person What should Valerie do

2 Maria is sleeping over at her best friendrsquos house During the night she awakens to find her friendrsquos father kissing her

3 Jason is at the playground with some friends A woman runs up to him says that his grandmother was just taken to the hospital and tells him to come quickly

4 Shawna overhears a classmate bragging that hersquos got a gun in his locker What should Shawna do

5 Carlos is invited over to his football coachrsquos house to watch a video of football plays While Carlos is there the coach encourages him to drink beer and smoke pot What should Carlos do

6 Invent a scenario using at least 2 of the lures

Information from Child Lures To learn more go to wwwchildluresorg

Office on Youth amp Human Services 520-9286

Broccoli With Cheese SauceFor frac12 Bunch Broccoli Wash and Remove Heavy Ends of Stock Split the Stalks and Place Tender Florets Toward Center of a 1frac12-quart (10 X 6 X 1~ 34 Inch) Baking Dish Add about a Tablespoon of Water or Margarine Cover Dish with Plastic Wrap but Turn Back One Corner of the Wrap to Allow Steam to Escape Cook 4 to 5 Minutes at High Allow to Stand Covered about 2 to 3 MinutesCheese Sauce1 Tablespoon Margarine 1 Tablespoon Flour18 Teaspoon Saltfrac12 Cup Milk 2 Tablespoons Grated CheeseMelt Margarine in a Onemdashquart Glass Casserole or a Onemdashquart Glass Measurer Add the Flour And salt Stir and Cook with Microwave on High about 10 to 20 Seconds or until Mixture Is Bubbly Stir in Milk (You Can Leave a Wooden Spoon in the Dish) Cook on High for about 1frac12 to 2 Minutes Stir Every 30 Seconds Add the Cheese and Cook about 30 Seconds Longer If the Sauce Gets Lumpy You Can Use a Wire Whisk to Whip it Smooth Cover loosely with Waxed Paper Cook on High 10 Minutes or till Chicken Is Tender Giving The Dish a Half-turn

Trail Mix8 oz (224 g) nuts such as peanuts walnuts cashews pecans or others8 oz (224 g) dried fruits such as raisins cranberries apples apricots dates figs or othersTrail mix can consist of almost anything Mix equal parts of your favorite nuts and dried fruits in a large bowl Add coconut and dried pineapple for a tropical blend Store in a zip bag or a container with a tight-fitting cover

Cereal Mix8 oz (224 g) dry cereal such as Cheerios~ or Chexreg8 oz (224 g) peanuts cashews almonds walnuts or pecansMix the dried cereal and nuts together Store in a zip bag or a container with a tight-fitting cover

Energy Mix14 c (50 ml) peanuts 14 c (50 ml) raisins14 c (50 ml) sunflower seeds 14 c (50 ml) dried fruitMix equal parts of peanuts raisins sunflower seeds sesame seeds and dried fruit Put energy mix in a serving bowl

Everyday Coffee Cake1 12 cups of buttermilk biscuit mix 1 cups sugarfrac12 cup milk 1 egg2 tablespoons cooking oil 13 cup buttermilk biscuit mix13 cup brown sugar (packed) 2 table spoon butter1 teaspoon cinnamonIn mixing bowl stir together biscuit mix and sugar Add milk egg and oil Beat by hand mixing well Pour into greased 8 inch round glass dish Blend biscuit mix brown sugar butter and cinnamon until crumbly Sprinkle over batter and sprinkle with or without nuts Microwave on High 5 to 7 minutes rotating dish turn after 3 minutes Cool fifteen minutes

Rice Krispies Treats1 frac12 tbsp Butter frac12 package Marshmallows (5 oz)3 cups Rice KrispiesSpray rubber scrapper with PAM Melt butter and marshmallow in large glass mixing bowl in microwave 1 frac12 to 2 minutes or until soft enough to stir into a melted form with rubber scrapper Spray bottom of glass pan with PAM Add in Rice Krispies to bowl gradually Spread Rice Krispies and marshmallows into glass pan Firmly press down let stand 5 minutes You can substitute any cereal or grain for the rice krispies

Easy Microwave Popcorn14 c popping corn 1 paper bag staplerPlace popcorn in paper bag fold over and staple closed Microwave for l minute thirty seconds

Crispy Microwave Chicken2 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine 34 Cup bread Crumbs2 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese 14 Teaspoon Garlic Powder18 Teaspoon Paprika 2 Whole Medium Chicken Breasts (About 1 12 Pounds Total) Skinned Honed and Halved LengthwiseIn a 1 -Cup Glass Measuring cup Butter Uncovered On High For 45 Seconds or till Melted In a Shallow Dish Combine Bread Crumbs Cheese Garlic Powder And Paprika Brush the Meaty Side of Each Chicken Piece with Sonic of the Melted Butter or Margarine Coat the Same Side with Some of the Crumb Mixture Place Chicken Crumb Side Up on a Microwave able Microwave-safe Dish Sprinkle with the Remaining Crumbs and Drizzle with Remaining Butter or margarine Microwave on high for 3 to 4 minutes

Microwave Mac amp Cheese8 oz (224 g) macaroni 2 T (30 ml) butter or margarine8 oz (224 g) Cheddar cheese shredded 8 oz (224 g) processed cheese cubed1 c (250 ml) sour cream Salt and pepper if desiredCook the macaroni in a large pot on the range top until soft Drain and set aside Choose a microwave-safe dish Place the butter in the dish and microwave until melted Add the macaroni cheeses and sour cream stirring until well mixed Microwave for 10 to 12 minutes stirring the mixture occasionally Season with salt and pepper if desired Serve immediatelyQuick Mix-Ins Add some extra vitamins and minerals to your macaroni and cheese by adding broccoli cauliflower or peas

Apple Crisp6 Cups Peeled Cored and Sliced Cooking Apples 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 6 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine 34 Cup Packed Brown Sugar34 Cup Quick-cooking Oats frac12 Cup Flour1 Teaspoon CinnamonPlace Apples in 8-inch Baking Dish Sprinkle with Lemon Juice Melt Butter in Small Mixing Bowl at High Power 1 to 1frac12 Minutes Stir in Remaining Ingredients until Crumbly Sprinkle over Apples Evenly Press down 1ightly Microwave at High 8 Minutes Rotate Dish frac12 Turn Microwave 6 to 8 Minutes until Apples Are Tender Serve Warm Cold Plain or Topped with Whipped Cream Variation For Cherry Crisp Substitute 1 Can Cherry Pie Filling for Apples Microwave at High 8 to 11 Minutes or until Hot and Bubbly

Characteristics of Childrenrsquos Literature

Identify the qualities of childrenrsquos books that separate it from other types of writing Be sure to identify at least 5 of qualities and try to identify at least one example for each quality You will be writing for the next 2 minutes

RAFT Activity You will be taking on the role of a childrenrsquos book author and the writing a childrenrsquos story for a preschool age child The final format will be as a childrenrsquos book The topic is yours to decide but use the research that we performed to guide your decision

Microwave Safety

According to the US Census one-third of all school age children are ldquolatch-key kidsrdquo meaning they get home before a parent does at least once a week Many of these kids make their own after-school snack or even start dinner using a microwave Since burns and spills are a common hazard associated with microwave use parents need to make sure their child knows how to use the microwave safely

1048633 Put the microwave on a sturdy standhellipone thatrsquos low enough and within your childrsquos reach If a child reaches too high they may pull a hot dish down on themselves

1048633 Teach your child how to read the controls on the microwave such as the time power level start and stop If they canrsquot read them theyrsquore too young to operate a microwave by themselves 1048633 Keep microwave-safe containers within your childrsquos reach

1048633 Always have your child use a potholder to remove food from the microwave Keep potholders handy

1048633 Teach your child to stir heated food before tasting This distributes the heat and avoids hot spots that can cause burns

1048633 Show your child how to open containers For example open popcorn so the steam escapes away from the face

1048633 Until yoursquore positive your child has mastered the art of microwaving provide supervision

Book Author and Illustrator

Summarize the book at least one paragraph at least 5 sentences and use the back or another piece of paper if needed

What are two things a child would learn from this book

You will be writing a childrenrsquos book for a specific audience preschoolers Your book will need to be appropriate to a preschoolers learning level Answer these questions before you start writing Is my book creative Will children find this

book interesting Will parents want to read this book to their children

World of Childrenrsquos Literature

Name of Toy

What can a Child learn from this toy

What are the potential hazards of this toy

Does this toy encourage ndash oIndependent PlayoCooperative PlayoLonger attention spanoHand-eye coordinationoProblem solving

For what age is this toy appropriate Why

Name of Toy

Childrenrsquos Literature Planning Sheet

Page 2

Page 4

Page 6

Page 7

Name of Toy

You are going to be supplied with a variety of childrenrsquos toys Please

evaluate at least 5 using the chart on this and then next page You will be

given 5 minutes with each toy

World of Childrenrsquos PlayExample

Quality

Characterrsquos Name

Example

Quality Quality

Example

Quality

Example

Quality Quality

Preschool Literature ProjectYou will be writing a childrenrsquos book for a specific

audience preschoolers Your book will need to be appropriate to a preschoolers learning level Answer these questions before you start writing Is my book creative Will children find this book interesting Will parents want to read this book to their children

Grading Rubric CategoriesWorth Student Teacher

Neatness Presentation 10

CreativityImagination 15

Title 5

Cover page by line and illustrated by 10

Content 15

Characters 10

Happy ending 5

Age Appropriate 10

Illustrations 10

Quick Write1 Reading childrenrsquos books has many benefits

2 Writing childrenrsquos books is a learning experience for the author

3 Difficulties that I encountered while I was writing my childrenrsquos book were

4 Narrowing down a topic to write about was the easy part of writing a childrenrsquos book

Other NeedsLevel Of PlayAge Appropriate Toys

Preschoolers Age RangeCharacteristics

Toodlers Age RangeCharacteristics

Milestones

Infant Age RangeCharacteristics

Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning But for children play is serious learning Play is really the work of childhoodrdquo - Mr (Fred) RogersUse Chapter 9 in the Discovering Life Skills Book to complete this chart

World of Childrenrsquos Play

Homemade Bubbles1 c water 13 c liquid dish soap2 tbsp light corn syrupCombine ingredients in a resealable container

Glorax (Flubber)3 T water 1T white glue2 heaping T of Borax

Put ingredients into a ziplock bag and mix well Add food coloring if you like Shape into a ball If the mixture is too sticky roll the ball in a little bit of Borax

Silly Putty Recipiefrac12 c water frac12 c Elmerrsquos glue3 drops of food coloring frac12 c borax solutionMix the ingredients well in a plastic bag Add food coloring if you wish Let it dry about an hour When it is a ready it will be smooth and rubber-like Borax solution 2 tbsp borax and add a cup of water and stir

Babysitting Bagdfkadfk

Reading Books to Children

Reading to children should be an active experience Children need to sit as close as possible to the reader in order to see the pictures to become involved in the story and just because it feels good to sit close to someone who likes you They should participate by saying words finding pictures and turning pages Follow the guidelines below to make reading to children and enjoyable and meaningful experience

To be a successful story read you will want to keep these hints in mindbullKnow your book wellBecome well acquainted with a book and bring it to your babysitting job If

the child wants you to read one of their books quickly skim through it to get an idea of what it is about Use sound words for which you can make the sound rather than reading words Another way that incorporates the child into the book is to substitute the childrsquos name for the name used in the book Where there are repetitious phrases have the children join in

bullStart with an attention-getting deviceYour story reading will not be successful unless you have your listenerrsquos

attention If will be a poor experience for both you and the child if you have to stop to reprimand a disruptive child One of the simplest and most effective devices is to use the cover of the book in some way You might for instance ask the children something about the cover illustration Here are some examples

bullThe Snowy Day Do you see the little boy in the snow What do you suppose he is looking atbullSwimmy Do you see the little fish on the cover What different colors are they Which one do you think is SwimmyOr you may want to ask the child questions about the books title Here

are some examplesbullNobody Listens to Andrew Andrew is trying to tell people something and

all the people are walking away What do you suppose Andrew is trying to tell them Could you guess

bullMake your voice as interesting as possibleYour voice often reflects your feelings If you are enthusiastic about story

reading the children will know if by the tone of your voice Children love it when you dramatize the story by making your voice scary or whispery or way down deep Can you do it Most of us donrsquot know until we try Even then wersquore not sure how we come across Turn to the tape recorder when you are practicing reading a story to hear how you sound Do you like the way you read a story Practice alone with the tape recorder until you have improved as much as you want

bullHelp children get involved through participationChildren like to be the center of attention and are independent This

means they will enjoy stories better if they are somehow a part of them You the story reader can get the child directly involved is a number of ways You might for instance ask the child to find a certain item in the illustrations In The Very Hungry Caterpillar a child can identify each of the food items the caterpillar eats a hole through

BABY-CARE BASICSDirections Caring for babies involves understanding how to keep them safe and happy Read each situation below and describe how you would respond1You are babysitting a six-month-old infant You have just finished feeding her a bottle and she is playing quietly on the floor with blocks Suddenly she begins to cry What should you do

2You are changing a baby on the changing table You realize that the clean diapers and baby wipes are on the chair across the room What should you do

3You have agreed to babysit your neighborrsquos four-month-old infant You will care for the baby during feeding time What are three important guidelines to follow when feeding the baby a bottle

4 You are about to place a baby in the crib for naptime What are three important guidelines to follow when putting babies to sleep

BABYSITTING BLUES

Directions Babysitting is a big responsibility because you are taking the place of the childrenrsquos parents Read the story below and list the errors you find in Brendarsquos behavior There are at least 15 errors for you to find Write the errors on the next page

ldquoOf course I will babysit on Friday night Mrs Jones Brenda said into the telephone lsquoPlease be here promptly at 700 so I can give you all the necessary information I must leave for the meeting by 730 Mrs Jones replied Brenda hung up the phone turned to her friend Sally and said ldquoCall me tomorrow night at Mrs Jonesrsquos house Mother wonrsquot be there to tell me when to get off the phone We can talk as long as we want

Friday afternoon Brenda forgot the exact time but thought Mrs Jones said 730 ldquoHow many kids does Mrs Jones have Oh well they can just entertain themselves Brenda mumbled to herself as she left her house

Brenda arrived and a frantic Mrs Jones answered the door ldquoI thought you were coming at 700 We donrsquot have time to talk so I left all the information you will need written down on a list by the phone My children are hungry so please prepare their dinner I donrsquot give them snacks before meals or bedtime I left a casserole out for you to put into the oven Remember that Tony is allergic to strawberries so please donrsquot give him any They both need baths before bedtime said Mrs Jones as she hurriedly left

Brenda walked into the kitchen to begin dinner Mrs Jones drove her crazy with all that information she was giving Brenda did not like the casserole Mrs Jones left so she decided they could all have dip and chips with a candy bar for dessert Tony wandered into the kitchen and asked for some strawberries he saw in the refrigerator ldquoAnything to keep this kid happy Brenda mumbled as she gave him a large bowl of strawberries

The phone rang and it was Brendarsquos friend Sally Brenda yelled at the children to turn off the television so she could talk on the phone I have a great idea Brenda said to Sally on the phone ldquoWhy donrsquot you come over here tonight Irsquoll put the kids to bed early and not bother to give them a bath We can watch the movie and finish up these snacks I found in Mrs Jonesrsquos kitchen Hurry and come over

Brendarsquos Babysitting Quiz List at least 15 mistakes that Brenda made before accepting the babysitting job when she arrived and during her job The mistakes do not have to be listed in order nor in sentences Do not repeat any of your answers You may use any of the information you have learned about babysitting Print or write neatly1