(Optional) Identify age-appropriate activities for children.

Identification should include

• practicing reading and presentation skills
• engaging in interactive activities
• choosing safe age- and developmentally appropriate toys, books, games, and crafts
• assembling a babysitter’s kit. 

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are some good storytelling techniques?
• Why is it important to read to children?
• Why is it important for children to play?
• What are some age-appropriate activities for children based on their developmental stage?

Communication

• What resources are available to help select age-appropriate activities?
• How can storytelling and play benefit children?

Leadership

• How can you engage children in age-appropriate activities?
• What opportunities do you have in the community to participate in caring for younger children?
• What resources can be helpful when assembling a babysitter’s kit?

Management

• Who is responsible for choosing age-appropriate activities for children?
• What are the benefits of good storytelling techniques?
• What are some age-appropriate items you would include in your babysitter’s kit?