The first week of school in a Child Development class is a great time to build connections and set expectations without jumping straight into heavy content. A well-planned introduction helps students reflect on their early experiences, make personal connections to the course, and ease into discussions about growth and development.

Here are the Downloadable Lesson Plan Elements for the Career Exploration Lesson:

• Child Development Pre-Test PDF
• Child Development Pre-Test Google Link
• Answer Key Child Development Pre-Test
• All About Me: Child Development

Materials Needed for the Career Exploration Lesson:

• Child Development Pre-Test
• All About Me Child Development Worksheet

Procedure for Teaching the Career Exploration Lesson:

1. Have students complete the Child Development Pre-Test to get an idea of what they know about child development.
2. Collect for data or go over as a class to spark discussions.
3. Give each student an All About Me Child Development Worksheet and have them complete the blocks by answering the questions.
4. Have students share their answers in small groups or with the class and hang around the room for optional room decor!