Title: Identify the characteristics of a healthy child and symptoms of childhood illnesses.
Course: Introduction to Early Childhood Education (19153-18) > Section: Analyzing Healthy and Safe Environments for Children

Identification should include

- the components of a daily health check
- the characteristics of a healthy child
- outward signs and the normal course of childhood illnesses such as
- fever
- gastrointestinal upset
- swelling
- strep throat
- hand, foot, and mouth disease
- fifth disease
- abnormal skin appearance
- chicken pox
- lice
- ringworm
- tuberculosis
- pain or fatigue
- cytomegalovirus (CMV).

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- Why is it important to be able to recognize signs/symptoms of illnesses/diseases?

Communication

- What questions can one ask children to help with assessing illness?
- How can one report information about exposure to illnesses/diseases while following privacy practices?

Leadership

- What are the basic health practices and procedures regarding illnesses/diseases?
- How is cooperation vital in preventing the spread of illnesses/diseases?

Management

- What are the procedures when a child is identified as having a contagious illness/disease until he or she can be sent home?
- What routines can cut down the spread of contagious childhood diseases?