Lesson 1

  Toy List for Toddlers

·      Stuffed Animal: price ranges from $1-20. It is soft and they won’t be able to choke on it. It won’t have rough or sharp edges. It is also not easily broken. However, they do need to be checked to see if the child could be pull off the eyes and swallow them. The teacher should also check for any seams that could be opened easily.  

·      Large soft blocks: price ranges from $5-20 depending on how many you want to get. This is a great toy for infants. They can’t choke on them and they won’t have any lead in them. They are not hard and won’t hurt them either.

·      Puzzle: Simple puzzles are great for this age. There is a good animal puzzle at the store for $10. It is simple and has big wooden pieces. The pieces are big enough so they will not choke. The pieces are bigger than 1 ½ inches so it is safe enough for them.

·      Sensory ball: At target they have good sensory balls for about $15. They are great for this age group and are colorful. They won’t break and are big enough so they won’t swallow it.

·      Fisher Price Learn & Laugh Storybook Rhymes: (approx. $15) I love this toy because they are able to learn simple rhymes. This toy is colorful and helps them develop. They won’t be able to choke on it and has no sharp points or edges. It also does not contain any lead based paint.

·      Fisher Price Little People Lil’ Movers Airplane: (approx. $15). My little cousins have this toy and LOVE it. It is good for them to pretend and use their imagination. The pieces are big enough, so they wouldn’t be able to choke on them. It does not have any sharp edges and is also not easily broken.

·      Learn with Me Zebra Walker: (approx $15) This toy helps stabalize them and helps them to walk. It contains no lead based paint and does not have any small parts. It doesn’t have loud noises or sharp parts.

·      Easy Tikes Tot Sports Easy Score Basketball set: (approx $25) Once they are more mobile, they can play with this to get their energy out. It is great and my brother loved to play with it when he was younger. It has no sharp or loose parts. There is nothing for them to choke on. Parents should just check for durability and make sure it does not break easily.

·      Naturally Playful Sandbox: (approx. $50) Young kids love to play in sandboxes. There are no sharp edges and nothing they could choke on. It should be checked for lead paint and to make sure it is durable.

·      LeapFrog Poppin’ Play Piano: (approx $20) This toy helps them learn about music. It is colorful but needs to be checked if it has any lead in it. It has no small parts and can’t break easily. It also does not contain any sharp edges.

Lesson 2

Five Places in my Neighborhood that provide physical activities for toddlers:

1) Sheepherders Park:

2455 E. McDowell Rd.

Mesa, AZ 85213

United States

(does not have a phone number)

2) Krazy Air Trampoline Park:

4310 E. McDowell Rd

 Mesa, AZ 85215

United States

480-355-1930.

3) Kino Aquatic Center:

848 N. Horne

Mesa, AZ 85203

United States

480-644-2376

4) Kids That Rip

1927 N. Gilbert Rd

Mesa, AZ 85205           

United States

480-844-9600

5) Makutu’s Island

6919 W Ray Rd

Chandler, AZ 85226

480-344-3740

Lesson 2

 Water Safety Tips

1)   Keep pools covered, fenced, and lock gate.

2)   Always supervise a child playing near a pool or any body of water.

3)   Begin to teach water safety, including role model.

4)   Make sure children take swim lessons.

5)   Near a pool have life jackets and first-aid kit on hand.

Lesson 4

Five Healthy Snacks for Toddlers

1) Carrots with peanut dipping sauce

   3 tablespoons of peanut butter

·      1 tablespoon of honey

·      A splash of soy sauce

·      A few drops of sesame oil

·      Water to smooth

·      Carrot sticks

Mix everything but the carrot sticks together with a fork or whisk in a bowl. Add water as needed to thin mixture to a dipping consistency (all-natural peanut butter needs more; everyday brands need less).

Kids can help: Scrape carrots, stir ingredients
Extras: Torn up cilantro, basil, a squeeze of lime juice or sliced green onion tops. Try apple slices instead of carrots
Bonus tip: Store carrot sticks in water to keep them crisp and juicy

                      

  2) Fruit with Creamy Dip

• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• Cherries with stems attached

Stir sour cream, brown sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl. Rinse cherries and arrange them for dipping.

Kids can help: Mix ingredients, wash fruit
Extras: Use yogurt instead of sour cream, use apple or pear slices, strawberries or other berries if they're in season.

            

3) Homemade potato chips

• One Russet potato sliced paper thin
• Salt (optional)
• Parchment paper

Cut a sheet of parchment paper to fit a plate. Lay discs of potato on top in a flat layer, none touching. Sprinkle layer with salt, if desired. Cover with another sheet of parchment paper. Microwave for 5-6 minutes. Discs will have become lightly browned potato chips.

4) Ham Rollers

Slice apple into thin wedges. Top with a small slice of cheddar cheese. Wrap with a slice of deli ham.

5) Homemade Popsicle

Blend one 20-oz can crushed pineapple, 1 banana, 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup ice and 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Freeze into pops.

Lesson 4

Link to the Arizona Safety Information Flip Chart:

https://webcms.pima.gov/UserFiles/Servers/Server_6/File/Health/Resources%20for%20Professionals/Child%20Care%20Consultants/az-safety-information-flipchart.pdf

Lesson 5

Agency that provides free immunizations:

Chandler Regional Medical Center Childhood and Adult Immunizations

6839 E Guadalupe Rd

Gilbert Public Education Building

Mesa, AZ 85212

480-728-3777

Lesson 5

Animal bites or any contact with wild animals have to be reported to the local animal control or health department immediately. There are certain signs and symptoms to report. Cases of chicken pox should also be reported. Teachers should report signs and symptoms of certain diseases to the school nurse and a doctor should then be notified. There are different types of diseases that should  be reported. In the Arizona Communicable Disease Flip-chart it gives a list of which diseases should be reported. Teachers and caregivers need to review this, so they know when to report it.