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As part of the benchmark assignment, you will design a wellness mini-unit and end of unit event that covers health and nutrition, safety, and fitness for a kindergarten classroom. In preparation, you will develop mini-lessons throughout the course and research related community organizations, agencies, or resources in order to design a technology-based resource for families and colleagues.
For this assignment, design a safety mini-lesson appropriate for the kindergarten students described in the “Class Profile.” Lesson topics may include, but not limited to:
Accident preventionFire and/or natural disaster safetyFood safetyEmotional safetyTraumaFor this mini-lesson, complete the Planning section of the “COE Lesson Plan Template.” Make sure the lesson is developmentally appropriate and addresses the multiple influences on early development and learning.
In addition, research one community organization, agency, or resource related to safety appropriate for families and colleagues.
In 250-500 words, rationalize your instructional decisions and summarize the organization, agency, or resource chosen, explaining its appropriateness to the lesson topic and usefulness to families or colleagues.
Support your summary with a minimum of 2-3 scholarly resources.
APA style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.
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The concerns with the use of ear buds in the classroom would be not having the students use other students ear buds. As an educator I would have each student’s ear buds in a bag with their name on it or I will have a pocket organizer to put them in so they do not get messed up. Also, I will have them cleaned everyday after being used so they are cleaned. Our school does not have helmets but if they did I would spray them after each use and have an organizer for the helmets because lice is something we do not want to spread in the classroom at all. Min 40 words or more

As an early childhood teacher, you know that falls are the leading cause of unintentional injuries for children from birth to 9 years old (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2009).
Many accidents occur while children are outside at recess. Provide three recommendations that will ensure that students stay safe while under your supervision.
Classmate answer:Recommendation #1 would be to set safety expectations with your students. They need to know what is allowed and not allowed when playing outdoors. Keeping in mind that clear and reasonable directions to follow are going to be key in a universal understanding among all students. You can practice or play a game to help them remember these expectations.
Recommendation #2 would be to get out there and play alongside your students. Set the tone, and example for safe play, while also monitoring safety. It might be surprising how many students lack an adult to play outside with, enriching experience for you as well.
Recommendation #3 Do your homework on safe play environments, do you see any potential hazards on the playground that need fixing? For example, if there is sand on the playground, is the sand compacted in the “fall zones” or is there nice soft squishy sand to fall into? Talk with administration about concerns you have, advocate for safety! Comment as you see fit. Min 40 words or more