Teacher’s Outline of Babysitting Course

Chapter 1
Basic Safety Information
Activity 1 Roleplay
Babies Overhead
TE: Activity 2: Babies Overhead Discussion Questions
Toddler Overhead
TE: Activity 3: Toddler Overhead Discussion Questions
Homework for Chapter 1

Extensions: Asthma, Babysitter Safety, Bedwetting, Car Seat Safety, Carriers, Carriages, Dealing With Diarrhea, Diapering a Baby, Dressing a Baby, Dressing a Toddler, Potty Training, Potty Accidents, Sleep Issues, Special Needs Children, Teething

Chapter 2
Activity 1 Hazards in the House Overhead
TE: Activity 1 Hazards in the House Overhead
Activity 2 Group Work
TE: Activity 2 Group Work
Babies, Toddlers and Young Children Hazards & What to do
Hazards with Kids under 3 Years Old Overhead
Sting and Injury Hazards Overhead
Biting Hazards and Preventing Illness Overhead
Fire and Burn Hazards Overhead
What Should You Do If a Fire Happens On Your Watch Overhead
What You Need to Know about calling 911 Emergency Overhead
TE: Activity 3 Calling 911 Emergency Roleplay
911 Wrap Up Quiz Overhead
TE: 911 Wrap Up Quiz Answers
Other Safety Rules Overhead
Restrictions and Discussion Activity Overhead
18 Tips to Prevent Stranger Danger Overhead
Answering the Door Overhead
Safety Rules for Outside the Home Overhead
What you need to do if an intruder does get inside Overhead
Activity 4: Chapter 2 Review Crossword Puzzle
TE: Activity 4: Chapter 2 Review Crossword Puzzle Answers
Activity 5: Matching Review of Chapter 2
TE: Activity 5: Matching Review of Chapter 2 Answers
Activity 6: Chapter 2 Review Game

Extensions: Changing Table Safety, Electrocution, Enclosure Safety, Evacuation Plan, Full Time Crib Safety, Gates and Enclosures, General Child Safety, Head Injuries, High Chair Safety, Home Fire Drills, Hook-on Chair Safety, Household Dangers, Household, Infant Seats, Injuries, Joint Injuries, Nosebleeds, Special Needs Children, Sports Anxiety, Pet Safety, 911 (What you need to teach your Charges)

Chapter 3
What Babies Like to Do & Things To Bring With You Overhead
What Toddlers Like to Do & Things To Bring With You Overhead
What Preschoolers Babies Like to Do & Things To Bring With You Overhead
What School Age Kids Like to Do & Things To Bring With You Overhead
Activity 1: Matching Age Groups and Playtime
TE: Activity 1: Matching Age Groups and Playtime Answers
Cooking Together Overhead
Fun Time Management Overhead
How to Schedule Your Time Overhead
Success Formula Overhead
TE: Roleplay Activity 2: Communicating with Parents
Summary of Chapter 3
Activity 3: Chapter 3 Review Crossword Puzzle
TE: Activity3: Chapter 3 Review Crossword Puzzle Answers
Activity 4: Chapter 3 Family Feud Game


Extensions: Feeding an Infant, Feeding a Toddler , Feeding a Preschooler, Games and Funtime


Chapter 4
Preview Overhead
Before Starting Any Babysitting Job Overhead
Getting Kids To Respond Overhead
Different Families, Different Cultures Overhead
Respecting Differences Overhead
Babysitting Don’ts Overhead
When Kids Break the Rules Overhead
Discipline Tips Part 1 Overhead
Discipline Tips Part 2 Overhead
How to Avoid Discipline Problems Overhead
Wrapping Up Your Job Overhead
Class 4 Review Overhead
Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle
TE: Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle Answers
Activity 2: Chapter 4 Review Game

Extensions: Angry, Arguing, Attention Getting, Behavior Tips, Crib Toys, Difficult Children, Discipline, Disruptive, Name Calling, Separation Anxiety, Sibling Rivalry, Stress, Sharing

Chapter 5
Preview of Chapter 5
Finding Clients Overhead
Keeping Clients Overhead
How to Determine What To Charge Overhead
Refusal to Pay Overhead
Ways to Advertise Overhead
Preparing For an Interview Overhead
Before The First Job Overhead
Babysitting Business Kit Overhead
Discussion Activity: Any other Tips
Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle
TE: Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle Answers
Activity 2: Chapter 5 Review Game


Chapter 6
Preview Overhead
Strengths Overhead
Strengths Worksheet
Example Businesses to Start
Business Suggestions Overhead
Business Basics Overhead
Business Tips Overhead
Smashing Ideas Overhead
Business Ideas Discussion Activity
Wrap Up Overhead
Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle
TE: Activity 1: Crossword Puzzle Answers
Activity 2: Chapter 6 Review Game