This course is designed for adults working directly or indirectly with typical and atypical children from infancy through school-age children. The class emphasizes providing and promoting a safe and healthy learning environment in both home and school. In addition, the course will provide the student with the fundamentals of sound nutrition, and the skills and knowledge to foster positive attitudes towards food, bodily processes, and normal life experiences in young children. Students will develop communication skills for working with staff, parents, infants, and young children with special needs from diverse cultural heritages.

Unless otherwise indicated, grading of assignments will be as follows:

Content     70%

Style          15%

Application of theory     15%