Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course Text:
Robertson, C. (2013).
Safety, nutrition, and health in early education
(5th ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Cengage Learning.
Chapter 2, "Creating Safe Environments" (pp. 45–48 and 64–81)
Chapter 3, "Indoor Safety" (pp. 86–130)
Chapter 4, "Outdoor Safety" (pp. 134–154)
Chapter 1, "A Holistic Approach to Wellness in Early
Childhood Education" (pp. 24–38)
Web Site:
National Resource Center for Health and Safety in Child Care
and Early Education
http://nrckids.org
Optional Resources
Articles:
Glassy, D., Romano, J., & Committee on Early Childhood,
Adoption, and Dependent Care. (2003). Selecting appropriate
toys for young children: The pediatrician?s role.
Pediatrics, 111
(4), 911?913. Retrieved from
http://auth.waldenulibrary.org/ezpws.exe?url=http://web.ebscoh
ost.com/ehost/pdfviewer/pdfviewer?vid=7&hid=112&sid=24418
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National Association for the Education of Young Children.
(2008).

Good toys for young children
. Retrieved November 18, 2008, from
http://www.naeyc.org/ecp/resources/goodtoys
Smith, C. A. (1987).
Toy safety
. Retrieved from National Network for Child Care:
http://www.nncc.org/Health/toy.safety.html
Goodson, B., & Bronson, M. (1993).
Which toy for which child: A consumer's guide for selecting
suitable toys (ages birth through five)
[Pamphlet]. Retrieved from U.S. Consumer Product Safety
Commission:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/285.pdf
Web Sites:
About Anaphylaxis
http://www.epipen.com/allergicemergencies/allergic-emergency
American
Academy
of Pediatrics: Parenting Corner Q & A: Anaphylaxis
http://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/injuries-
emergencies/Pages/Anaphylaxis.aspx
National Program for Playground Safety
http://playgroundsafety.org/
Playground Safety
http://kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/outdoor/playground.ht
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Safe Kids Worldwide
http://www.safekids.org/
Safety, Nutrition, and Health Goals

As you read in the "Designing a Safety Policy" section in
Chapter 2 (pp. 47–48) and pp. 24–38 of your course text,
high-quality programs and environments for young children
should strive to meet six goals:
1. Maximize children's health status.
2. Minimize the risks to children's health, safety, and well-
being.
3. Teach and model good health practices and risk reduction for
both children and adults.
4. Recognize the importance of guidelines, standards, and laws
as they apply to the health, safety, and well-being of children.
5. Practice cultural competence.
6. Develop partnerships with families to provide a caring
community.
Carefully consider each of these goals and select two that are of
most interest to you.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 3:
Post
a response to the following:
Identify the two goals you selected and explain in your own
words why they are important to achieve in an early childhood
environment.
Describe challenges you might encounter as you pursue these
goals in your future work with children and families. How
might you or another adult working with young children
overcome these challenges? Draw on specific examples from the
readings and, if possible, your own experiences to substantiate
your thinking.