My Baby Book

Name: ________________
Class: ________
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Abuse Record Flour Sack Baby Assignment
Below is a summary of all child abuse seen and reported by Remember…………….
parents, teachers, students and other individuals. If you -This activity will last for FIVE days total. (Monday through
have no incidents of child abuse, no points will be deducted. Friday.) Even if you do not have my class every day, you will
carry your baby with you for FIVE DAYS TOTAL. (Even on days
Abuse Reported Points Deducted you do not have my class!)
Day 1 -Your sack of flour MUST have a face and a name.
-The flour sack baby is to be cared for at all times during the
activity! If you absolutely cannot watch the baby, you must
get a babysitter. However, you can only use a babysitter TWO
Day 2 TIMES during the activity. Babysitters must be paid a
minimum of $5.00 an hour or other payment arrangements
must be made. You must fill out the necessary babysitting
form(s) at the back of this book. Points will be deducted for
unattended babies that I find out about! Flour sack babies
Day 3 are not to be left at school-EVER!
-Any damage to the flour sack or mistreatment, (tossing,
punching, leaving unattended, etc.), will be considered child
abuse and points will be deducted. If you are not mature
Day 4 enough to handle the assignment, you will be excluded and
given a failing grade.
-Record the baby’s care and whereabouts on your log sheets in
this book. You are to fill out your log sheet and answer the
Day 5 journal questions for each day of the activity.
-Every assignment in this baby book MUST be completed to
receive full points for the assignment. At the end of the week,
and after your flour sack babies are checked in, this book will
be turned in and graded.
TOTAL POINTS DEDUCTED:
-After the assignment, the flour sack is to be taken home or
donated to the school foods class.

GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATULATIONS!!!

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Baby Book Grading Sheet

Date of Birth: ___________________________________________________________________

Child’s Name: __________________________________________________________________
1. Birth Certificate _______ / 10
2. Baby Names _______ / 10

Length: _____________
3. Log Sheet – Day 1 _______ / 20

Inches
4. Daily Diary – Day 1 _______ / 20
Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

Hour
5. Log Sheet – Day 2 _______ / 20
Certificate of Birth
Last
6. Daily Diary - Day 2 _______ / 20
7. Log Sheet – Day 3 _______ / 20
8. Daily Diary – Day 3 _______ / 20

Year
9. Log Sheet – Day 4 _______ / 20
State of Utah

Gender: ________ Weight: _______________________

Teen Living

10. Daily Diary – Day 4 _______ / 20

11. Log Sheet – Day 5 _______ / 20
Middle

12. Daily Diary – Day 5 _______ / 20

Month

13. Babysitter Forms

Pounds

(*If you never used a babysitter, you may ____________

have 5 extra credit points for each
unused babysitter form.)
14. Letter to Your Future Children _______ / 10
15. Letter to Your Parents _______ / 10
First

Day

16. What Did You Learn? Questions – (Page 1) _______ / 10

17. What did You Learn? Questions – (Page 2) _______ / 10
18. Abuse Record (See back side of this
(M / F)

page.) ____________
TOTAL: _______ / 260
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What Did You Learn? Your Baby’s Name

(Page 2) What is your baby’s first name? ___________________________
Why did you choose this name? ___________________________
4. How was this experience like having your own child? What does the name mean? ______________________________
________________________________________________________ *If your baby’s name is not found in the book, what do you think it
________________________________________________________ means? Does it have any special significance?
________________________________________________________ What are possible nicknames for your baby? ________________
________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________ What other names did you consider? ______________________
________________________________________________________ What does YOUR name mean? _____________________________
________________________________________________________
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5. How was this experience not like having your own child? Log Sheet and Daily Diary Instructions
________________________________________________________ Log Sheet Instructions:
________________________________________________________ Make an entry every hour as to where your baby is, the care being
________________________________________________________ provided and who is with your baby. Remember, you are totally responsible
________________________________________________________ for your baby at all times! Be sure to log the following important care
________________________________________________________ information in your log sheet hourly:
Newborns infants need:
________________________________________________________ -To be bathed once a day (before or after school hours-not during)
________________________________________________________ *Remember that this is a “pretend” assignment. Do NOT really get your
flour baby wet!
-To have diaper changed every 2 to 3 hours
-To be fed every 3 hours
6. Are you ready to have a child as a teenager? Why or why -To be burped after feeding
not? -To sleep every 2 to 4 hours
________________________________________________________ -To be dressed, held, loved and comforted several times a day
________________________________________________________ Daily Diary Instructions:
________________________________________________________ Each day that you care for your baby, you must keep a diary of the
________________________________________________________ day’s events and your feelings about caring for your baby. How do you think
________________________________________________________ you would feel if this were a real baby? Write about the reactions you get
________________________________________________________ from others and how it makes you feel. Your descriptions should be detailed
and complete. There will also be journal questions that you must answer to
________________________________________________________ receive full credit.
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Day 1 What Did You Learn?

Hour
Where is the Who is the baby
What is the
baby doing?
(Page 1)
baby? with? What care is
being provided?
12:00 a.m. 1. What did you think of the overall experience?
1:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
2:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
3:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
4:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
5:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
6:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
7:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. 2. What was the best part of this experience?
9:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
10:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
11:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
12:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
1:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
2:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. 3. What was the worst part of this experience?
________________________________________________________
5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
6:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
8:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
9:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________
10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
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Letter to Your Parents Daily Diary

Write a letter to your parents. After your experience with this assignment, do you Day 1
have a greater appreciation for what they have done for you? Tell them about your
experience and how it has affected you. Write your feelings about them as a Section 1: Describe important events and activities of the day. Also, describe
parent and your feelings about someday becoming a parent yourself. your feelings as you care for your baby. Remember, your descriptions should be
(If you choose, you may write one letter to both of your parents or two separate detailed and complete.
letters; one to your Mother and one to your Father.)
Date: _________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ Section 2: Journal Question
________________________________________________________________ How you feel about being a new parent so far? Describe what kind of
________________________________________________________________ parent you hope to be someday.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
 Log Sheet Page 6

Letter to Your Future Children

Page 15

Day 2
Write a letter to your future children. If there was one thing you could tell them,
What is the what would it be? What do you think they should know about you? What
Hour Where is the Who is the baby baby doing? important information should they know about life? If you could give them any
baby? with? What care is advice, what would it be? Describe your life as it is right now, who your friends are,
being provided? what you do for fun, and other information about your life.
12:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
1:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
2:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
4:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
6:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
7:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
8:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
9:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
10:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
11:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
12:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
1:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
2:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
3:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
6:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
8:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
9:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
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Babysitter Form
Name: __________________________ Date: ____________ Class: ______
Daily Diary
Day 2
Name of Babysitter: _____________________________________________
Date Left with Babysitter: _______________________________________ Section 1: Describe important events and activities of the day. Also, describe
Time Left with Babysitter: __________________ __________________ your feelings as you care for your baby. Remember, your descriptions should be
(Time Dropped Off) (Time Picked Up) detailed and complete.
Reason You Needed A Babysitter (Be Specific): Date: _________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Payment Method(s): ________________________________________________________________
_________ hours X $5.00 per hour = $_____________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
OR ________________________________________________________________
Other: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Babysitter: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent: _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
******************************************************** ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Babysitter Form ________________________________________________________________
Name: __________________________ Date: ____________ Class: ______
Name of Babysitter: _____________________________________________
Date Left with Babysitter: _______________________________________ Section 2: Journal Question
Time Left with Babysitter: __________________ __________________ How are you feeling about carrying your baby around at school? What is
(Time Dropped Off) (Time Picked Up) something that someone at school has said to you about your baby?
Reason You Needed A Babysitter (Be Specific): ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Payment Method(s): ________________________________________________________________
_________ hours X $5.00 per hour = $_____________ ________________________________________________________________
OR ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
Other: __________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Babysitter: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
Signature of Parent: _____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
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Day 3 Day 5
What is the Section 1: Describe important events and activities of the day. Also, describe
Where is the Who is the baby baby doing? your feelings as you care for your baby. Remember, your descriptions should be
Hour baby? with? What care is detailed and complete.
being provided? Date: _________________________
12:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
3:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
6:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
7:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
8:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
9:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Section 2: Journal Question
12:00 p.m. If you could do this assignment over again, what would you do differently
and why? What would you do the same?
1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
4:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
6:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
8:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
9:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
11:00 p.m.
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Day 5 Day 3
What is the Section 1: Describe important events and activities of the day. Also, describe
Who is the baby baby doing? your feelings as you care for your baby. Remember, your descriptions should be
Hour Where is the baby? with? What care is detailed and complete.
being provided? Date: _________________________
12:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
3:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
6:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
7:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
8:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
9:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. Section 2: Journal Question
Describe a funny experience or incident that has happened to you with
1:00 p.m. your baby.
2:00 p.m.
________________________________________________________________
3:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
4:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
6:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
8:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
9:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
11:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
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Day 4 Day 4
What is the baby Section 1: Describe important events and activities of the day. Also, describe
Where is the Who is the baby doing? What your feelings as you care for your baby. Remember, your descriptions should be
Hour baby? with? care is being detailed and complete.
provided? Date: _________________________
12:00 a.m.
1:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
3:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
6:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
7:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
8:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
9:00 a.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. Section 2: Journal Question
Describe what has been the most challenging thing for you so far. Why
1:00 p.m. has it been challenging? How did you deal with the situation?
2:00 p.m.
________________________________________________________________
3:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
4:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
5:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
6:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
7:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
8:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
9:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
10:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
11:00 p.m. ________________________________________________________________
Tips/Ideas on How to
Construct a
10 Pound Baby for
the Baby Project
Some Guidelines:
• The baby must weight at least 10 pounds
• If a doll is used, the baby must be a human 
baby.  No stuffed animals may be used.
• Bags of flour/sugar/etc. must have a human 
face.  Pictures of baby faces will be provided 
by the teacher.  However, if students want to 
use their own picture they may do so. 
• The gender of the baby will be drawn 
randomly in class.  Students will not be able to 
choose whatever gender they want.
Constructing the Baby‐Bags of 
Flour/Sugar:
• Students will have time in class to 
wrap and secure their bags.  All 
other materials, besides the bag 
of flour/sugar, will be provided.  
• All bags must be wrapped in 
paper and then wrapped several 
times in tape. 
• Labels containing student 
information must be on the baby 
somewhere (preferably the 
bottom).   
• Babies must have a human baby 
face.  Sorry….no cartoons!
Another Idea For Flour/Sugar:
Constructing the Baby‐Dolls:
• Students choosing to use a doll may do so as 
long as the baby weights at least 10 pounds. 
• You may need to be creative in order to reach 
the weight requirement.
• Labels containing student information must be 
on the baby somewhere (preferably inside the 
clothing where it won’t get rubbed off by 
accident.)
Ideas Include:
• Taping ankle weights/hand weights to the 
body of the baby and wrapping it in a blanket 
or clothing. 
Ideas Include:
• Filling the baby with things like rice, beans, 
tire weights, rocks, etc. 
• Be sure to secure these items!  We don’t want 
the items to scatter or leak out of the baby at 
any time!  
Seam where 
baby was filled 
with rice and 
sewn shut then 
secured with 
strong tape.  
Flour Baby Project
Frequently 
Asked 
Questions
When Does the Assignment Begin?
How Long Does the Assignment Last?

 The assignment BEGINS:

– Monday, May 4th at 8:15 a.m.
 The assignment ENDS:
– Friday, May 8th at 2:45 p.m.
 Students must “Check-In” before 8:15 a.m.
– Tardy students will loose points for leaving the baby
unattended after 8:15 a.m. and will not be excused from
being tardy to their first period class.
– All babies need to be picked up as soon as possible. If
you are more than 20 minutes late to school on
Monday, pick your baby up between class periods.
When the Assignment Begins…

 After checking in Monday morning, your baby is

“born” and must be treated like a real baby
EVERY HOUR of EVERY DAY through the week.
 YOU are responsible for the care of your baby at
all times! This is YOUR assignment and no one
else’s.
 NEVER leave your baby at home to be babysat
by its “grandparents” or anyone else during the
school day or any other time that you could be
watching your child.
What If I Am Absent From School
During this Week?

 If you are absent from school on any day of the

assignment, you must discuss this with me as
soon as possible!
 Usually, you will be required to bring a signed
note from a parent/caregiver verifying that you did
have your baby with you during this time.
 If you are going to be absent for a large majority
of the assignment, other arrangements must be
made for you to complete this assignment.
Things You Should NEVER Do…

 NEVER mistreat or abuse your own child or anyone

else’s child. You will automatically be excluded from
the assignment and given a failing grade.
 NEVER leave your child at home, on the bus, in your
locker, in your backpack, in the car, etc.
 NEVER leave your child unattended. There are a lot
of irresponsible people out there that could abuse
your child.
 NEVER use your baby as an excuse to be disruptive
or distracting in any of your teacher’s classes.
Things You Should ALWAYS Do…

 ALWAYS take the assignment seriously!

 ALWAYS treat your baby as if it were a real baby. If
there is ever any question, ask yourself, “If this were
a real baby, should I do this? Would this be safe for
a real baby?”
 ALWAYS report any accidents or abuse right away,
whether committed by you or by someone else.
 ALWAYS follow the directions for caring for your
baby in each teacher’s classroom. (Example:
Leaving your baby in a “Nursery Area” during class.)
When the Assignment Ends…

 Your baby MUST stay intact until it reaches your

home.
 DO NOT destroy your bag of flour/doll on or near
school property. If this is discovered, you will not
be given credit for this assignment and you will
receive a failing grade.
 You can do whatever you want with your baby
AFTER it has made it intact all the way to your
home.
Can I Have a Babysitter?
 Yes…you may have a babysitter two times during the
week when it is inappropriate for you to take your baby
with you. (Example: Choir/Band Concert, Soccer Game,
Dance Performance, etc.) Going to a friends house to
watch a movie does not count! Take your child with you!!
 You must fill out the Babysitter Forms in your Baby Book
and provide the appropriate “Payment”.
 You may NOT EVER use a babysitter during school hours.
Never give your baby to anyone else and go anywhere
where you cannot physically see your baby.
 Any baby that is with someone besides you will be taken
by the teacher and held until you come to explain your
actions.
Can My Friends Hold My Baby?

 Yes…but you better trust them! Your friends may

hold your baby as long as they care for your baby
appropriately AND you are with them observing
the care of your child. NEVER leave your baby
with a “friend” out of your sight at any time during
this assignment. This is your child, therefore,
your responsibility. Any abuse that occurs to your
child during situations like this will count against
YOUR grade. Be sure to express this to your
“friends.”
What If…

 What if I have to use the bathroom?

– During Class: Leave the baby in the “Nursery Area” of the
classroom or in the care of your teacher until you are
finished.
– During Breaks: Take your baby to your next classroom’s
“Nursery Area” first, then use the bathroom. You will NOT
be excused for being tardy to your class so move fast! OR,
enlist the help of a TRUSTED friend to hold your baby in the
bathroom for you until you are finished.
– NEVER place your baby on the bathroom floor, balanced on
the top of the bathroom stall doors or hanging inside your
backpack from the door peg!!
What If…

 What if my baby accidently…?

– …falls off my desk, slips from my arm and falls to
the floor, hits it head on the door jam, rolls off the
bed/couch, etc.? Accidents will probably happen.
ALL accidents should be reported as soon as
possible. I will be more lenient on accidents that
are reported by the parent than those reported
from outside sources, (other students, teachers,
custodians, etc.)
What If…

 What if someone purposely abuses my baby

and I am unable to prevent it?
– Unfortunately, this is still considered child abuse.
Protect your baby at all costs! If something
happens that is beyond your control, please report
it to me as soon as possible! Let me know what
happened and who the abuser was and I will take
care of it.
What If…

 What if I see someone else abusing their

baby?
– REPORT IT!!! Always report abuse no matter who
is committing it…..students or even teachers!
 What counts as abuse?
– Any mistreatment: slapping, punching, drawing on
the baby, kicking, dropping, etc. Even verbal
abuse is still abuse and could lead to deducted
points.
Where Does My Baby Sleep?

 You may prepare a little “bed” or crib out of

blankets for your baby on the floor or other
appropriate place in your room. However, be sure
that your baby is safe from animals and from
being tripped over by other people.
Can I Bring Accessories For My Baby?

 Appropriate Accessories:
Can I Bring Accessories For My Baby?

 Inappropriate Accessories:
Can I Name My Baby…..

 Harry Potter Voldemort Nevile Jones?

– Remember, for the duration of this assignment, this is a
“real baby.” Would you want your real baby to grow up
with this name?
– Your baby will have your last name no matter what.
What About the Baby Book?

 Filling Out The Log Sheets:

– EVERY line on EVERY day must be filled out correctly!
– Information to be logged: daily bath, diaper changes,
feedings, burping, sleep time, play time, etc. (Refer to
your Baby Book for more information.)
– Absolutely NO arrows are to be drawn from box to box
or “ditto” or “ “ symbols drawn down the page. Ever line
needs to be filled in with the care being provided!
Bad Example Good Example
What About the Baby Book?

 Journals/Letters/Etc.
– EVERY assignment in the baby book must be
completed, and completed well, in order to receive full
points.
– Do not wait to fill out the Baby Book until the last day.
You will be overwhelmed! Work on a little bit every
day.
– Some assignments can be filled out “whenever”,
although some (like the journal and diary reflections)
should be filled out at the conclusion of each individual
day.
Any Other Questions?
 Teen Living
Flour Sack Baby Abuse Record
Template

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Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________
Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________
Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________
Year/Semester: ____________ Year/Semester: ____________ Year/Semester: ____________
Flour Expiration: ___________ Flour Expiration: ___________ Flour Expiration: ___________

Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________

Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________
Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________
Year/Semester: ____________ Year/Semester: ____________ Year/Semester: ____________
Flour Expiration: ___________ Flour Expiration: ___________ Flour Expiration: ___________

Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________

Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________
Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________
Year/Semester: ____________ Year/Semester: ____________ Year/Semester: ____________
Flour Expiration: ___________ Flour Expiration: ___________ Flour Expiration: ___________

Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________ Name: ___________________

Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________ Class: ____________________
Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________ Teacher: __________________
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 Teen Living 
Flour Sack Baby Project 
 

Dear Parents/Guardians: 
 

During the week of May 4th ‐ 8th , your students’ Teen Living class will be carrying “Flour Sack Babies.”  
The focus of this activity in the curriculum is centered on preventing teenage pregnancy and developing an 
awareness of the responsibilities and demands of parenthood.  Too many teenagers are becoming pregnant 
and dropping out of school.  The goal is to reduce those numbers through early intervention and awareness 
and this activity is one step toward that goal.   
 

Your student will be responsible for bringing one  
A‐Day:  Thursday, April 30th
 
10‐pound sack of flour, DUE ON:___________________. 
B‐day:  Friday, May 1st    
 
 

 
I will provide all other materials to complete this assignment. 
(Note: Two 5‐pound sacks of flour may substituted for the 10‐pound bag.  However, your student 
would be required to care for both “twins” in the same manner.  If your student wishes to use a doll 
instead of the flour sack, they may do so as long as the baby is weighted down to be 10 pounds.  
However, they may NOT use stuffed “animals”.  It must be a human baby.)    
 
Your student may bring in their flour sack early and I will store them in my classroom if they wish.  If 
they do not have their flour sack on the day it is due, they will be responsible for constructing their flour sack 
baby at home.
 
 
The students are responsible for the care of the “flour sack baby” at all times.  It is to be considered a 
newborn infant and never left unattended.  Please encourage your student to take this assignment seriously in 
order for it to be an effective assignment.   
 

Another major goal of this assignment is to learn about and prevent child abuse.  If you observe your 
student not caring for his/her baby in an appropriate manner, please make a note of it and report it to me.  
Again, I am very grateful for your help with this activity and appreciate your willingness to make it a 
worthwhile learning experience.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (435)‐633‐1695 
or email me at [email protected]. 
 

Thanks again for your cooperation! 
 
Sincerely, 
 

 
 
 
Miss Schiers 
Family and Consumer Sciences 
Room 104   
Dear Fellow Teachers: 
   

During the week of May 4th – May 8th, our Teen Living classes will be carrying “Flour Sack Babies.”  The focus 
of this activity in the curriculum is centered on preventing teenage pregnancy and developing an awareness of 
the responsibilities and demands of parenthood.  Too many teenagers are becoming pregnant and dropping 
out of school.  The goal is to reduce those numbers through early intervention and awareness and this activity 
is one step toward that goal.   
 

The students are responsible for the care of the “flour sack baby” at all times.  It is to be considered a newborn 
infant and never left unattended.  However, we do not wish to cause a disruption in your class.  During class 
times, the students are to follow your classroom rules and procedures.  They may keep the flour sack baby on 
their desk, near their desk on the floor, or if you wish, in a designated “Nursery Area” within your classroom.  
Feel free to use any disciplinary action needed for those students who cannot handle this activity.   
 

Another major goal of this assignment is to learn about and prevent child abuse.  If you observe a student not 
caring for his/her baby in an appropriate manner, in or out of the classroom, please make a note of it and 
report it to us.  Again, we are very grateful for your help with this activity and appreciate your willingness to 
make it a worthwhile learning experience.  If you have any questions or concerns, please come talk with either 
one of us or email us at any time. 
 
Thanks again for your Cooperation! 
 
Laura Schiers   [email protected]    Room 104 
Amy Peterson [email protected]   Room 100 (Here on A‐Days Only) 

Dear Fellow Teachers: 
   

During the week of May 4th – May 8th our Teen Living classes will be carrying “Flour Sack Babies.”  The focus of 
this activity in the curriculum is centered on preventing teenage pregnancy and developing an awareness of 
the responsibilities and demands of parenthood.  Too many teenagers are becoming pregnant and dropping 
out of school.  The goal is to reduce those numbers through early intervention and awareness and this activity 
is one step toward that goal.   
 

The students are responsible for the care of the “flour sack baby” at all times.  It is to be considered a newborn 
infant and never left unattended.  However, we do not wish to cause a disruption in your class.  During class 
times, the students are to follow your classroom rules and procedures.  They may keep the flour sack baby on 
their desk, near their desk on the floor, or if you wish, in a designated “Nursery Area” within your classroom.  
Feel free to use any disciplinary action needed for those students who cannot handle this activity.   
 

Another major goal of this assignment is to learn about and prevent child abuse.  If you observe a student not 
caring for his/her baby in an appropriate manner, in or out of the classroom, please make a note of it and 
report it to us.  Again, we are very grateful for your help with this activity and appreciate your willingness to 
make it a worthwhile learning experience.  If you have any questions or concerns, please come talk with either 
one of us or email us at any time. 
 
Thanks again for your Cooperation! 
 
Laura Schiers   [email protected]    Room 104 
Amy Peterson [email protected]   Room 100 (Here on A‐Days Only)
 Barnum Flour Sack Babies 
Tweaks of the Same Thing 
 
Baby Birth‐ 
  I send a roster of students to the vice principal (the Dr.) the week before “birth” day and he assigns 
gender and number (multiple births) to the students. Dr. Vice Principal comes in on the day babies are born 
and “delivers” the babies. He is wearing a lab coat, a stethoscope, rubber gloves, and lab goggles. He puts on a 
great show! Students find out on that day what they are getting, however they had to bring their flour sacks 
the class period before‐ no ultra sounds at my school.  
 

 
 
Baby Decorating‐ 
  Most of my students choose to make their babies face, rather than using a picture. They will use google 
eyes for the eyes, a cut off binkie for the nose, and the binkie for the mouth. Most students either bring yarn 
or curly hair for the head of baby or they bring a beanie. Some students will bring nylons to cover baby with so 
their baby has “color”.  

 
Baby Books‐ 
  I use the same baby book, however my point value is different. The whole book is 80 points‐ 5 points 
per page.