Assignment format: PowerPoint with 8 - 10 content slides, and in addition 1 introductory slide, and in addition 1 ending references slide. (maximum total 12 slides)

Intended audience: Beginning childcare professionals who will have to talk with parents about research-based parenting techniques.

1. Select one children's growth and development theory from the choices below

• Erikson's theory of Psychosocial Development

1. Outline the theorist's perspective on children's growth and development from birth to 5 years of age.
2. Describe at least 3 parenting techniques from birth to 5 years of age that are supportive of the theorist's perspective on fostering a child's development. 3 techniques is basis for an average grade and is not considered exemplary.
3. Content should be presented and organized in a visually pleasing manner. Use clip- art/images to break up text. Do not use a black background.
4. Support your work with 3 or more authoritative sources. Include citations on the appropriate slides and a full reference slide at the end of your presentation using APA format.