(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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O-This item is placed on an entrance/exit of a classroom's door to alert staff of a door opening.
O-Door alarm
N-Children cannot be left alone for any amount of time (indoor or outdoor)
N-No child left alone
G-To ensure effective child supervision, each classroom needs to have.
G-Safe Environment
G-Staff should stand in the doorway to keep an eye on the children in and out the restroom
G-Supervision
During Restroom Breaks
I-Sketch of your classroom environment. Helps identify blind spots
I-Classroom Map with Zoning Areas
O-This strategy helps teaching staff to be aware of specific sounds.
O-Listening
G-When staff provide individualized active supervision strategies for when children are unable to problem-solve.
G-Engage and Redirect
G-Supervising teachers must know at all times
G-Know # of children present & ages
I-Keep your eyes up to observe and prevent potential incidents
I-Looking
O-This strategy allows staff to determine which children may need more attention and support at any given time by knowing what?
O-Children's Behavior
B-Staff do this action constantly so they are always aware of how many children there are and where they are.
B-Classroom Scan
B-Staff should circulate if there are objects that obstruct your view
B-Staff circulating classroom during rest time.
B-During this portion of daily routines, children are more likely to be left unsupervised.
B-
Transitions
N-Mandated Reporters
N-Calming Techniques
N-For Type III centers, what is the current child to staff ratio for two year old classrooms?.
N-FREE!
B-Clutter potentially prevents you from being able to see all children at all times
B-
Clutter
N-Constantly do head counts throughout the day - as the #s change
N-Head
Count
O-Staff checking children in must ensure they arrive at their classroom safely
O-Morning Check-Ins
I-Helps to prevent a child being left on the play yard in a blind spot
I-Play Yard Zoning
I-Important part of Active Supervision
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Communication
N-Try not to conduct activities with your back to children
N-Face the children
G-1. Set up the environment, 2. Position Staff, 3. Scan and count, 4. Listen, 5. Anticipate children’s behavior, 6. Engage and redirect.
G-Six Strategies of Active Supervision
I-This tool helps staff identify their assigned zone and their responsibilities within their zone.
I-Active Supervision Plan
B-Ensuring doors and gates are closed prevents children from leaving unsupervised
B-Closed Doors & Gates
O-Staff should not allow administrative or cleaning needs to prevent them from engaging with children
O-Participating w/ children during activities