Blaine High School – Early Childhood Careers I

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

• Plan and develop lessons and activities for children • Read aloud and teach lessons to preschool children development skills and service learning • Explore and research various career opportunities working with children • Create a preschool learning environment using space, relationships, materials, and routines as resources for constructing an interesting, secure, and enjoyable learning experience Students in this course will be working towards their CDA (Child Development Associate) hours. Co-Curricular Connection: FCCLA Co-curricular Connection: Educators Rising Early Childhood Careers II Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major outcomes: • Students will be working towards obtaining certification in their CDA (Child Development Associates). This is a nationally credentialed certification designed for 11-12th grade students. Students will begin compiling their portfolio and complete their competency statements for their CDA Project, activities etc.: Compiling their portfolio