5. Plan a layout of a crèche on paper/graph, with special emphasis on
various activity areas (cooking area, sleeping area, play area,
study area, washing area etc).
6. Make an appropriate model (Thermacole/Plywood) of an ideal
crèche with all its activity areas.
7. Learning the management of a crèche – Arranging various
facilities, maintaining cleanliness, arranging ayas/maids, keeping
budgets, organizing outdoor activities/trips/picnics.
8. Watch various documentaries/cartoon films/health shows for
children. Analyse them and develop play-way methods of educating
small children. You can plan activities – both indoor (with blocks,
alphabet games, collage work of fruits and vegetables etc) and
outdoor (with balls, on swings etc).
Suggestive Equipment :
A neighbourhood crèche or a preschool/day care centre can be used for
observing children.
Materials required for developing games, models, photo/picture albums,
flash cards / flip books depends on the activity chosen. Cooking
practicals require gas stove, utensils, ingredients, crockery and cutlery
for children.
Qualification of the Teacher :
A teacher with a Master’s/Bachelor’s degree in Home Science or Nursery
teacher’s training from a recognised University / Institution is eligible to
take the subject.
Product Outcome :
Certain educational games, flash cards/flip books, photo/picture albums
will be developed. A working/non working model of an ideal crèche can
be developed by students in a group. All material developed can be put
on display.
Record Work:
A record file has to be maintained to record all the activities done with
children. Report writing of the visit should be done. Photo album/picture
album, flash cards/flip book, games kit have also to be prepared. The
files should be made colourful and attractive by pictures, real children
photographs, diagrams, collage work by children etc. Recipes of weaning
foods and other dishes for children may be recorded on recipe cards.
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