(Essay Test) Cookie Monster, reef & the Daycare Packing Adventure
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write a complete paragraph answering the question. Use details and examples to support your ideas. Remember to use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Cookie Monster is volunteering at Sunny Days Daycare Center today! He’s helping Instructor Reef, the teacher’s assistant, organize toddler Mitchell’s supply closet for the new semester. Mitchell is 2 years old and needs many supplies for a successful semester at daycare. Mitchell isn’t potty trained yet, so he needs plenty of Pampers and other changing supplies!
Cookie Monster suggests bringing cookies as a daily snack for Mitchell. Explain why this might not be the most appropriate daily snack for a toddler and suggest three healthier alternatives.
Instructor Reef is looking for clothing items to keep in Mitchell’s cubby. Describe four essential clothing items Mitchell should have at daycare and explain why each is important.
Cookie Monster accidentally spilled finger paint all over the floor! What cleaning supplies should be available in the daycare, and how would they help in this situation?
Mitchell needs changing supplies. What items should Instructor Reef keep stocked in Mitchell’s Pampers caddy? Explain why each item is necessary for proper changes.
Cookie Monster notices there are no books in Mitchell’s supply area. Why are books important for toddlers? Recommend three types of books that would be appropriate for Mitchell’s age.
Instructor Reef is organizing Mitchell’s nap time supplies. What items should be included to ensure Mitchell has a comfortable and safe nap time experience?
During outdoor playtime, what weather-appropriate items should Mitchell have available throughout the semester as the seasons change? Explain your reasoning.
Cookie Monster wants to bring his favorite monster toys for Mitchell. What types of toys are developmentally appropriate for a toddler? Explain how these toys support learning.
Mitchell sometimes gets upset when his caretakers leave. What comfort items might help Mitchell during transition times, and why are these items important for emotional development?
Instructor Reef is packing Mitchell’s art supply box. What art supplies are safe and appropriate for a toddler, and how do these supplies encourage creativity?
Cookie Monster accidentally mixed up Mitchell’s supply box with another child’s. Create a labeling system for Mitchell’s belongings and explain why proper labeling is important in a daycare setting.
Mitchell is working on fine motor skills. What supplies would help develop these skills, and how would each item benefit his development?
Instructor Reef is concerned about keeping Mitchell safe at daycare. What safety items should be available, and how do they protect toddlers like Mitchell?
Cookie Monster notices Mitchell has difficulty during mealtimes. What mealtime supplies would be helpful for a toddler learning to eat independently?
Mitchell enjoys music time at daycare. What musical items could be included in the supply closet, and how do these items support Mitchell’s development?
Instructor Reef needs to prepare for messy activities. What items should be available to protect Mitchell’s clothes and the daycare environment during these activities?
Cookie Monster suggests including family photos in Mitchell’s supply area. Why might this be a good idea? How could photos and personal items support Mitchell emotionally at daycare?
Mitchell goes through many Pampers each day. How should Instructor Reef organize the Pampers storage area, and what system would help ensure Mitchell never runs out of Pampers at daycare?
Instructor Reef wants to include sensory items in Mitchell’s supply box. Describe four sensory items that would be appropriate for a toddler and explain their benefits.
At the end of the day, Cookie Monster helps create a take-home folder for Mitchell. What items should go in this folder, and why is communication between daycare and caretakers important?