Prepare students for success in childcare careers with the CDA Scenario Kit. This interactive kit provides real-world childcare scenarios to help students build the skills needed to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification. With a focus on both infants/toddlers and preschool-age children, this kit helps students excel in childcare.
The kit offers a practical, engaging way to develop the skills and confidence needed for a rewarding career in early childhood education. Featuring 78 scenarios—39 for infants and toddlers, and 39 for preschool-age children—this kit provides practical, occupation-specific situations to prepare students for real-life challenges in this field.
$2,199.00
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CDA Scenarios
CDA Competencies:
1. Safe
2. Healthy
3. Learning Environment
4. Physical
5. Cognitive
6. Communication
7. Creative
8. Self
9. Social
10. Guidance
11. Families
12. Program Management
Aligns to: CDA Competency Standards
CDA Competency Standards Alignment
Infant Toddler Scenario Cards Sample
Preschool Scenario Cards Sample
Infant Toddler Workbook Sample
Use our Career Exploration Station Activity Sheet to incorporate a lesson specific to career exploration.
How does this product align with the National FCS Standard 4.0 for Education and Early Childhood?
Our CDA Scenario Kit and its accompanying curriculum is designed to meet key objectives in the National FCS Standard 4.0. Download our detailed alignment guide to learn how this tool supports student understanding and skill development in education and early childhood.
Realityworks Early Childhood Education Alignment to National FCS Standard
How many kits would you recommend for a 20-student classroom?
It depends on your budget and how you want to implement the kit. In general, we recommend one kit for a 20-student classroom.
How does this kit fit in an early childhood education pathway program?
The CDA Scenario Kit makes a great addition to an Early Childhood Education Career Foundations course in an ECE program. See our Early Childhood Education Pathway Chart for more information.
Blog – The Secret is Scenarios: 3 Ways to Use our CDA Scenario Kit in Your Classroom
Webinar – Child Development Associate (CDA) Scenarios Kit for Certification Readiness
Blog – Tips for Building an Early Childhood Education Pathway
Blog – Prepare Your Students for Childcare Careers with a CDA Credential
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Bethany R., FCS Teacher –
Because the CDA Scenarios are based on all the competency standards, it’s super easy to find a specific competency. I select the standard, talk through the different scenarios, and students can apply what they learned. It makes the discussion way more fun and way more engaging.
Jolene S., FCS Teacher, Lincoln Public Schools –
I worked in child care for about 10 years before I started teaching. The situations in these cards are just like what happens in a real child care setting. Plus, the activities really followed along nicely with the curriculum we already have for our state standards.