Note to Instructor


• The employer interviewer meets and greets employer and child and asks for important information. For preschool guest, student informs (not asks) the preschooler that they will be asking questions about him or her. Help student phrase the questions.


• The child entertainer plays with child and gives the gift at any time.


– Gifts should be chosen for safety and play value. (For example: Toddlers may enjoy books such as Pat the Bunny, soft animals, or stacking toys. Preschoolers may enjoy hand puppets, coloring book and crayons, or a Sesame Street® book.) Wrap the gift without a box in brightly colored paper, using minimal tape to make opening easy.


– Suggest ideas if the child entertainer has difficulty getting the child interested in play. Avoid taking over for the child entertainer. Help the student experience success in handling crying and negative behavior.


• Point out particularly nurturing behaviors of the employer— bringing toys, snacks, using distraction and comforting techniques.


• Take advantage of teachable moments—point out when the student gets down to eye level of toddler/preschooler.


• Always intervene if employer suggests actions at odds with Safe Sitter®


. Is that okay?” philosophy—spanking, cooking, bathing. Politely


explain rationale and say, “They learned it differently at Safe Sitter®


• Throughout the role-play, ask class to identify all spontaneous behaviors of the child that are typical of the age. For example:


– Toddler ~ Fear of strangers ~ Holding on to employer


~ Using a favorite blanket, toy, or pacifier for comfort in new situations


~ Mostly dependent on employer


~ Automatic use of “No”—limited ability to communicate wants and needs


~ Short attention span—easily frustrated


– Preschooler ~ Interested in students ~ Walking alone ~ Asking questions or talking in a new situation ~ Mostly able to do things alone ~ Good ability to communicate wants and needs


~ Ability to focus attention—tolerates frustration fairly well


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