Ashford 4: – Week 3 – Discussion 1

Your initial discussion thread is due on Day 3 (Thursday) and you have until Day 7 (Monday) to respond to your classmates. Your grade will reflect both the quality of your initial post and the depth of your responses. Reference the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for guidance on how your discussion will be evaluated.

Promoting   Health and Wellness

 Several weeks ago, the Smith family enrolled their 4-year-old son, Trevor, in your child care center.  As Trevor’s teacher, you have already observed that Trevor does not like to participate in activities that involve running, climbing, jumping, or more than minimal physical movement.  When presented with toys such as a ball or mitt, Trevor seems clumsy and unsure of how to use them, making him reluctant to play with the other children outdoors. Furthermore, Trevor’s parents shared with you that his pediatrician noted Trevor’s weight is above average for his height. His parents often send him to school with his lunch bag full of snacks such as cheese puffs and sugary drinks.  During her initial interview with Trevor’s family, Mr. and Mrs. Smith mentioned to you that Trevor spends most of his free time playing handheld video games and watching cartoons.  The Smiths said they would like to spend more time with Trevor playing outdoors, but their work schedules make this very challenging. What health concerns do you have about Trevor based on      the information you have about Trevor and his family?  How can you encourage Trevor to participate in more      physical activities at the center?  You have an upcoming parent-teacher conference with      Trevor’s parents.  How can you respectfully discuss your concern      about the type of snacks he brings to school? 

Your discussion post should be at least 200 words in length.
 

Guided Response:  Review the posts of several classmates.  Respond to at least two peers by offering suggestions for the Smith family to increase their physical activity as a family.  Each response should be at least 50 words in length.