CHILD CARE SCAVENGER HUNT Do you want to make MONEY???? Do you want to be in demand as a super sitter? Do you want your parents to trust you when you're home alone? The following assignment is meant to explore information available on the internet to help people learn more about working with kids and to keep themselves safe. DIRECTIONS: ยท Using the information found in the links below, answer the following questions. ------------------------------------------------------------ (5) 1. What are five qualities or characteristics of a good babysitter? (5) 2. What should your parents know before you go babysitting? List five. (5) 3. List five important phone numbers which should be posted near the phone. (5) 4. What information should a babysitter find out from the parents about a child he/she is caring for? List five. (5) 5. What information should a babysitter find out about the house where he/she is babysitting? List five. (4) 6. What are the four stages of children described in the first website? How old are the children in each stage? (3) 7. How can misbehavior be prevented? Suggest three ways. (3) 8. List three appropriate consequences for misbehavior. (3) 9. What should a sitter know about diapering? List three or more hints. (3) 10. What should a sitter know about feeding an infant? List three. (4) 11. List four hints to keep yourself safe when babysitting. (4) 12. What can you do to make sure the kids are safe? List four examples. (5) 13. List five general toys dangers. (5) 14. What should be done in case of fire? List five steps. Bonus points: 1. Find three children's toys or equipment on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list. Describe why each is being recalled. 2. Create a flyer using the template or create your own using the computer. Print out your flyer and attach it to this assignment.
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