"STARS on the Internet"

The Eco-Healthy Child care

STARS 10 Hour Course

Before you begin this class ~ you must submit the On-line Registration form. If you have not yet done so click here.

Needed Resources - Each assignment listed below has the resources to download:

If you need a STARS ID Number please click here.

Study links to help you with this class please click here.

To make this class more meaningful it would be good idea to create a file to store all your information in. You will be much more likely to use and add to this information if it is all in one place and organized.

Jump to Assignment  #2  #3   #4   #5

Going green is very popular today. In this class you will see the safety concerns and overall benefits from changing a few simple areas in your life. Each mini section covers a topic of concern that relates to the care of young children. Please take this class one step further and make the changes. In a small way it will make the world a better place for all of us.

ASSIGNMENT #1:

Resources Needed (download here):

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section one: Art Supplies

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section two: Plastics & Toys
To Do:

Download both sections of the workbook by clicking on the titles above. Read over both Workbook sections. Briefly explain in your own words each of the following: Health concerns, How children are exposed, safety tips & items to avoid.

Please complete your short answers on your computer and save it  as assignment #1.

Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.

Please e-mail your *assignment to:

eco@starstab.com  Due to an overload of Spam please mark your assignments on the e-mail subject line Please write out: Assignment #1

*Assignment Note:
If you are sending your assignment as an attachment please only use Microsoft Word. We cannot open or read anything else. Without Microsoft Word ~ just type the assignment directly into your e-mail text box, or copy & paste the assignment into the text box of your e-mail. Thank you.

ASSIGNMENT #2:

To Do:

Resources Needed (download here):

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section three: Furniture & Carpets

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section four: Playground Equipment

Read over both Workbook sections. Briefly explain in your own words each of the following: Health concerns, How children are exposed, Safety tips & Items to avoid.

To submit:

Please complete your written explanation and save it  as assignment #2.

Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.

Please e-mail your *assignment to:

eco@starstab.com  Due to an overload of Spam please mark your assignments on the e-mail subject line Please write out: Assignment #2

*Assignment Note:
If you are sending your assignment as an attachment please only use Microsoft Word. We cannot open or read anything else. Without Microsoft Word ~ just type the assignment directly into your e-mail text box, or copy & paste the assignment into the text box of your e-mail. Thank you.

ASSIGNMENT #3:

To Do:

Resources Needed (download here):

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section five: Lead

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section six: Recycling & Garbage

Read over both Workbook sections. Briefly explain in your own words each of the following: Health concerns, How children are exposed, Safety tips & Items to avoid.

To submit:

Please complete the short write up on these two sections. Type this on your computer and save it  as assignment #3.

Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.

Please e-mail your *assignment to:

meds@starstab.com  Due to an overload of Spam please mark your assignments on the e-mail subject line Please write out: Assignment #3

*Assignment Note:
If you are sending your assignment as an attachment please only use Microsoft Word. We cannot open or read anything else. Without Microsoft Word ~ just type the assignment directly into your e-mail text box, or copy & paste the assignment into the text box of your e-mail. Thank you.

ASSIGNMENT #4:

To Do:

Resources Needed (download above):

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section seven: Household Chemicals

STARS "Eco-Healthy Child Care" Workbook section eight: Pesticides

Read over both Workbook sections. Briefly explain in your own words each of the following: Health concerns, How children are exposed, Safety tips & Items to avoid. Also write a short summary on how you would get this important information from all 8 sections to your parents and the children in your care.

To submit:

Please write up your assignment on your computer and save it  as assignment #4.

Be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, & your full name on the assignment.

Please e-mail your *assignment to:

eco@starstab.com  Due to an overload of Spam please mark your assignments on the e-mail subject line Please write out: Assignment #4

*Assignment Note:
If you are sending your assignment as an attachment please only use Microsoft Word. We cannot open or read anything else. Without Microsoft Word ~ just type the assignment directly into your e-mail text box, or copy & paste the assignment into the text box of your e-mail. Thank you.
 

ASSIGNMENT #5:

As your last assignment you are to evaluate this course. Please use the 1-4 ratings (1 being -strongly disagree, and 4 being -strongly agree) for each of the following questions:
 

This course displays knowledge about this topic?.............................1-2-3-4

The content provided matched the class description?.......................1-2-3-4

The content & methods were presented in a way to honor

      my culture and learning style?......................................................1-2-3-4

I can apply this information to the diversity of the

     families I serve?.............................................................................1-2-3-4

I increased my knowledge base by taking this course........................1-2-3-4

1. In addition to these scores please write out 3 ways that you will use this course  information at your current work site, with children and/or families.

2. Please write out any additional comments about this internet course and any suggestions for improvement.

 

3. For future trainings please tell us about any specific child related topics that you would like to see in a future STARS class.

 

4. For future trainings list any of the topics below that you would be interested in:

Administration/ Child Growth Development & Learning/ Child Guidance/ Communication/ Cultural & Individual Diversity/ Curriculum Development/ Environmental Design/ Family Systems/ Health, Safety & Nutrition/ Observation & Assessment/ Professionalism

To submit:

Please complete the class evaluation on your computer and save it  as assignment #5.

On this last assignment be sure to put your class title, your STARS ID number, your complete mailing address, & your full name so your certificate can be processed faster.
 

Please e-mail your assignment to:

eco@starstab.com        On the e-mail subject line Please put Assignment #5

All your completed assignments will be forwarded to the instructor at "STARS on the Internet".  A certificate will be mailed to you once all assignments have been reviewed and approved.