How can I help the pre-
school child to develop good
habits of rest and sleep?


















What are considered to be
desirable behavior patterns
for a young child? What
factors influence the forma-
tion of habits of behavior?
How can I help young chil-
dren to develop desirable
behavior patterns?


needs of a three year old.
If possible, take charge of feed-
ing a baby brother or sister or
a friend's child for a specific
time. Report to class success in
following a schedule.
Cooperatively prepare a chart
showing the nutrients needed in
the baby's diet during the first
year. Using a baby's diet, plan-
ned by a physician, indicate in
which foods these nutrients are
found.
Discuss the factors which con-
tribute to adequate rest and
sleep for the young child. De-
termine ways in which a high
school pupil could help to facili-
tate adequate rest and sleep for
the child.
Demonstrate how to make a
comfortable bed for a baby from
a clothes basket.
Visit a nursery school, children's
center or the home of a young
child to note the arrangement
for naps and night-time sleep.
Report observations to class. If
possible make some improvement
in sleeping conditions for a child
in one's own home.
Discuss what are desirable be-
havior patterns. Observe be-
havior of a child in a given sit-
uation. Compare child's beha-
vior with desirable behavior pat-
terns. Determine ways in which
behavior can be improved.
Invite nursery school or kinder-