First in a series of three child development lesson plan manuals for adult basic education instructors, this publication contains materials on pregnancy and preparation for parenthood, infant care, characteristic child behavior at different ages, the physical and emotional needs of small children, their social and intellectual needs, and family relationships and responsibilities. Each lesson covers background material for instructors, objectives, lesson motivation and development, suggested activities, and student worksheets and fact sheets. A lesson plan evaluation checklist is also included. (LY)