Part 1 Requirements:
Cover page for your project: Infant/Toddler Teacher Handbook
Section Divider page – The Infant and Environment
Create a page for each topic below. Each page will have the title of the page, a summary of the requirements, per Georgia rules and regulations, and a picture showing an example.
Diapering areas and practices
Equipment and Toys – Include specific equipment and toys, based on what you learned in the videos and articles. What physical features are important?
Physical plant – Include requirements for indoor and outdoor spaces with specific examples.
Playgrounds – Include specific equipment and toys
Safe sleeping and resting requirements
Draw or use an online tool to create a diagram of an infant classroom, a toddler classroom, and a preschool classroom. There should be 3 different diagrams.
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Requirements for Section 2
Cover page for Developmentally Appropriate Experiences for Infants section of plan with picture/graphic
2 DAP experiences for birth to one-year-olds for the Physical Development and Motor Skills (PDM) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for birth to one-year-olds for the Social and Emotional (SED) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for birth to one-year-olds for the Approaches to Play and Learning (APL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for birth to one-year-olds for the Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
1 DAP experience per sub-domain below for birth to one-year-olds for the Cognitive Development (CD) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
Math (CD-MA)
Science (CD-SC)
Social Studies (CD-SS)
Creative Development (CD-CR)
Cognitive Processes (CD-CP)
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Infant/Toddler Handbook Section 3 : Developmentally Appropriate Experiences for Toddlers
For this section of the Infant/Toddler handbook, you will create sample, high-quality DAP experiences for toddlers.
Using the GELDS, resources in the Projects folder, and any other resources you may want to use, you will plan Developmentally Appropriate experiences for toddlers as indicated in the bullet points below. You must use the attached template, one per activity plan. Be sure to complete ALL sections of the template. Type in the boxes provided under each heading. The boxes will expand as you type.
Requirements for Section 3:
Cover page for Developmentally Appropriate Experiences for Toddlers section of plan with picture/graphic
2 DAP experiences for 12-24 months for the Physical Development and Motor Skills (PDM) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 12-24 months for the Social and Emotional (SED) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 12-24 months for the Approaches to Play and Learning (APL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 12-24 months for the Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
1 DAP experience per sub-domain below for 12-24 months for the Cognitive Development (CD) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
Math (CD-MA)
Science (CD-SC)
Social Studies (CD-SS)
Creative Development (CD-CR)
Cognitive Processes (CD-CP)
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Requirements for Section 4:
Cover page for Developmentally Appropriate Experiences for Two-Year-Olds section of plan with picture/graphic
2 DAP experiences for 24-36 months for the Physical Development and Motor Skills (PDM) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 24-36 months for the Social and Emotional (SED) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 24-36 months for the Approaches to Play and Learning (APL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 24-36 months for the Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
1 DAP experience per sub-domain below for birth to 24-36 months for the Cognitive Development (CD) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
Math (CD-MA)
Science (CD-SC)
Social Studies (CD-SS)
Creative Development (CD-CR)
Cognitive Processes (CD-CP)
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For this section of the Infant/Toddler handbook, you will create sample, high-quality DAP experiences for three-year-olds.
Using the GELDS, resources in the Projects folder, and any other resources you may want to use, you will plan Developmentally Appropriate experiences for three-year-olds as indicated in the bullet points below. You must use the attached template, one per activity plan. Be sure to complete ALL sections of the template. Type in the boxes provided under each heading. The boxes will expand as you type.
Requirements for Section 5:
Cover page for Developmentally Appropriate Experiences for Three-year-olds section of plan with picture/graphic
2 DAP experiences for 36-48 months for the Physical Development and Motor Skills (PDM) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 36-48 months for the Social and Emotional (SED) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 36-48 months for the Approaches to Play and Learning (APL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
2 DAP experiences for 36-48 months for the Communication, Language, and Literacy (CLL) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
1 DAP experience per sub-domain below for 36-48 months for the Cognitive Development (CD) domain. Include a picture/graphic for an Outstanding rating on the rubric.
Math (CD-MA)
Science (CD-SC)
Social Studies (CD-SS)
Creative Development (CD-CR)
Cognitive Processes (CD-CP)
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For this section of the Infant/Toddler handbook, you will create a sample schedule for infants,one-year-olds, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds (Total of FOUR schedules).
Review the information in the Schedules for Infant & Toddler Programs document. Use the Day Care Daily Schedule as an example of the format you will use. Be sure to include details similar to those provided in this sample schedule to reflect classroom routines and all domain areas: Physical, Cognitive, Social/Emotional.
Requirements for Section 6
Cover page for Routines, Schedules, and Transitions section of plan with picture/graphic
Activities by time for the entire day – One document per age group: Infants, one-year-olds, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds
A page with sample transition activities to move from one activity to the next (song, signal, movement, etc.)
Arrival
Diapering and Toileting
Feeding, Snacks, Mealtimes
Nap and Rest Time
Play and Curriculum Times
Group Time
Outdoor Play
Departure and Good-bye
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Infant/Toddler Handbook Section 7: Partnering With Parents
For this section of the Infant/Toddler handbook, you will create activity plans for partnering with parents. Review the information in Module 9.
Review the following resources:
NAEYC: Principles of Effective Family Engagement
Family Engagement Activities
40 Ideas to Get Parents Involved in Your Childcare Program
Use the attached template for your activity plans.
Requirements for Section 7
Cover page for Partnering With Parents section of plan with picture/graphic
5 Center-based activities for parents
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Infant/Toddler Handbook DAP Activities and Section 6 Updates:
For each of your schedules, add modifications to each section for a child with a disability as follows:
Infants: You have an infant with a hearing disability. Add modifications for this child to your infant schedule.
One-year-olds: You have a toddler with a visual impairment. Add modifications for this child to your one-year-old schedule.
Two-year-olds: You have a two-year-old with a physical disability that requires the use of a mobility device. Add modifications for this child to your two-year-old schedule.
Three-year-olds: You have a three-year-old with a language processing delay. He has difficulty following directions given orally. Add modifications for this child to your three-year-old schedule.
Additionally, select ONE of your activity plans from each age group to modify for the same children listed above. You should have a total of FOUR activity plans that have been modified as follows:
Infants: You have an infant with a hearing disability. Add modifications for this child to an activity plan.
One-year-olds: You have a toddler with a visual impairment. Add modifications for this child to an activity plan for a one-year-old.
Two-year-olds: You have a two-year-old with a physical disability that requires the use of a mobility device. Add modifications for this child to an activity plan.
Three-year-olds: You have a three-year-old with a language processing delay. He has difficulty following directions given orally. Add modifications for this child to an activity plan.
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