Title: (Optional) Prepare a snack appropriate for young children.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-12) > Section: Exploring Education and Early Childhood Concepts

Preparation should include

- nutritional food
- appropriate portion size
- consideration of
  - the child’s age and stage (e.g., avoiding choking hazards)
  - food preferences
  - health status (with consideration for food allergies and special dietary needs).

Teacher Resources:

- Youth Babysitting, 4-H Military Partnership
- Kentucky 4-H Babysitting Basics 4 Fun and 4 Profit, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What types of snacks are safe for children of different ages?
- Why is it important to break down larger pieces of food for young children?
- What foods pose choking hazards for children younger than three years of age?
- What types of snacks are nutritional and appealing to young children?

Communication

- Why is it important to communicate with parents about their child’s food choices?

Leadership

- How can nutritional knowledge help in preparing snacks for young children?
- What information about the child should you gather before preparing a snack?

Management

- What consequences may result if you serve a snack that is inappropriate for the individual child?
- What steps should you take in the case of a food-related emergency?