Caregiver Intro Lesson Plan
A detailed lesson plan and teaching script for the first day of the Child Care Basics unit, focusing on meeting the holistic needs of children.
Caregiver Academy Intro Slides
A slide deck for the introductory lesson on child care basics, defining caregiving and introducing the three categories of needs.
The Heart of Caregiving Reading
An informational reading passage for 7th graders introducing the holistic approach to caregiving and the three categories of child needs.
The Needs Sort Worksheet
A classification worksheet where students categorize caregiving tasks into physical, emotional, and developmental needs and perform a needs-based scan on a practice baby.
Needs Check Exit Ticket
A two-per-page exit ticket for students to reflect on the holistic needs of children and the role of empathy in caregiving.