Childcare Jargon Quiz

Childcare Jargon Quiz

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to identify and define job-specific words in childcare.

Introduce the lesson objective and explain that students will be taking a quiz to test their knowledge of childcare jargon.

What do you already know about job-specific words in childcare?

Quiz Instructions

Take out a piece of paper and number it from 1-10. Read each word on the slide and write down its definition.

Provide clear instructions for the quiz and make sure each student has a piece of paper and a writing tool.

Diaper Genie

A device used to dispose of soiled diapers.

Explain the definition of Diaper Genie and provide an example for students to follow.

Binky

A pacifier used to soothe babies.

Explain the definition of Binky and provide an example for students to follow.

Sippy Cup

A cup designed for toddlers with a lid that prevents spills.

Explain the definition of Sippy Cup and provide an example for students to follow.

Cradle Cap

A common scalp condition in infants characterized by scaly patches.

Explain the definition of Cradle Cap and provide an example for students to follow.

Nanny

A professional caregiver who works in a private home.

Explain the definition of Nanny and provide an example for students to follow.

High Chair

A chair designed for infants and young children to eat in.

Explain the definition of High Chair and provide an example for students to follow.

Playpen

A portable enclosure for infants and toddlers to play in safely.

Explain the definition of Playpen and provide an example for students to follow.

Swaddle

A method of wrapping infants in a blanket to promote calming and sleep.

Explain the definition of Swaddle and provide an example for students to follow.

Quiz Answers

1. Device used to dispose of soiled diapers.
2. Pacifier used to soothe babies.
3. Cup designed for toddlers with a lid that prevents spills.
4. Common scalp condition in infants characterized by scaly patches.
5. Professional caregiver who works in a private home.
6. Chair designed for infants and young children to eat in.
7. Portable enclosure for infants and toddlers to play in safely.
8. Method of wrapping infants in a blanket to promote calming and sleep.

Go over the quiz answers with the class and discuss any questions they may have.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.