Title: (Optional) Prepare a snack appropriate for young children.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory I (19903-6) > Section: Exploring Education and Early Childhood Concepts

Preparation should include choosing nutritional food of appropriate portion size and appropriate for the child’s age, food preferences, and health status (with consideration for food allergies and special dietary needs).

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 children?
- What foods pose choking hazards for children younger than 3 years of age?
- What types of snacks are nutritional and generally appealing to young children?

Communication

- How can you offer nutritional and appealing food choices to children?
- Why is it important to communicate with parents about their child’s food choices?

Leadership

- How can you use your nutritional knowledge to prepare 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?