Title: (Optional) Prepare developmentally appropriate and nutritious snacks or meals for children.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences - Development (19900) > Section: Exploring Early Childhood Education

Preparation should include

- choosing age-appropriate foods
- using safety and sanitation procedures
- planning a simple, fun, and creative snack or meal
- evaluating food choices for nutritional quality
- obtaining proper paperwork and having an awareness of food allergies.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are some examples of nutritious snacks for children of different ages?
- Why is it important to break down larger pieces of food for children?
- What foods can present a choking hazard?

Communication

- Why is it important to consider food allergies?
- Whom can you contact in case of an emergency?

Leadership

- Why is it important to practice safety and sanitation?
- How can you share the importance of feeding children developmentally appropriate food with others?

Management

- Why are some foods not appropriate for children of different ages?
- At what age range do babies typically begin eating solid foods?