—PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FULLY BEFORE YOU PLACE A BID!!!!— For this Performance Task, you will apply key practical concepts related to fostering the health and safety of young children to create a handbook for an early childhood setting. Access the following to complete this Assessment: Your response to this Performance Task should reflect the criteria provided in the Rubric and adhere to the required length. (RUBRIC IS IN THE ATTACHMENTS) You are the director of a small early childhood program serving infants through preschoolers throughout the work day; adding care for six school-age children, K-3, after their elementary school dismisses for the day. Your city has just announced an initiative to promote well being in every community and you’re excited to involve your program in this effort. You have met with the staff and family committee for your program and together decided to develop a handbook to share with all of the families in your program. Your handbook will have five parts: —PLEASE INCLUDE ALL 5 PARTS!!!!— The committee has d
ecided that offering this type of introduction will create an essential shared understanding. Write a brief introduction explaining the concept of wellness and its importance in promoting healthy growth and development for young children. Support your thinking with at least one credible and relevant resource. (2-3 paragraphs) Your program provides snacks and the preschoolers bring their lunches from home. Members of the committee have noticed that oftentimes snacks lean heavily on sugary foods and many of the children are bringing food items that consist largely of empty calories. Understanding that families and staff might benefit from reliable information to help them make better nutritional choices, you decide to provide guidelines and suggestions in the handbook. (2-3 Paragraphs) The committee acknowledged that for the safety of children and reassurance of families, it is critical that all stakeholders are well informed about emergency preparation and response expectations. Your program is committed to ongoing training on this important topic.