Participatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsPlayYardZoningHelps toprevent a childbeing left onthe play yardin a blind spot       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesChildren'sBehaviorThis strategy allowsstaff to determinewhich children mayneed more attentionand support at anygiven time byknowing what?SafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.ClassroomScanStaff do this actionconstantly so theyare always awareof how manychildren there areand where theyare.DooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.ActiveSupervisionPlanThis tool helpsstaff identify theirassigned zoneand theirresponsibilitieswithin their zone.Know # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesFREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.LookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.SupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomMorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyNo childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)FacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervised   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervision   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.ListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.HeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeStaffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewSixStrategiesof ActiveSupervision1. Set up theenvironment, 2.Position Staff, 3.Scan and count, 4.Listen, 5. Anticipatechildren’s behavior,6. Engage andredirect.CalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsPlayYardZoningHelps toprevent a childbeing left onthe play yardin a blind spot       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesChildren'sBehaviorThis strategy allowsstaff to determinewhich children mayneed more attentionand support at anygiven time byknowing what?SafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.ClassroomScanStaff do this actionconstantly so theyare always awareof how manychildren there areand where theyare.DooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.ActiveSupervisionPlanThis tool helpsstaff identify theirassigned zoneand theirresponsibilitieswithin their zone.Know # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesFREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.LookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.SupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomMorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyNo childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)FacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervised   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervision   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.ListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.HeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeStaffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewSixStrategiesof ActiveSupervision1. Set up theenvironment, 2.Position Staff, 3.Scan and count, 4.Listen, 5. Anticipatechildren’s behavior,6. Engage andredirect.CalmingTechniquesMandatedReporters

Active Supervision - Call List

(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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  1. O-Staff should not allow administrative or cleaning needs to prevent them from engaging with children
    O-Participating w/ children during activities
  2. I-Sketch of your classroom environment. Helps identify blind spots
    I-Classroom Map with Zoning Areas
  3. I-Helps to prevent a child being left on the play yard in a blind spot
    I-Play Yard Zoning
  4. B-Clutter potentially prevents you from being able to see all children at all times
    B- Clutter
  5. 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
  6. G-To ensure effective child supervision, each classroom needs to have.
    G-Safe Environment
  7. B-Staff do this action constantly so they are always aware of how many children there are and where they are.
    B-Classroom Scan
  8. O-This item is placed on an entrance/exit of a classroom's door to alert staff of a door opening.
    O-Door alarm
  9. I-This tool helps staff identify their assigned zone and their responsibilities within their zone.
    I-Active Supervision Plan
  10. G-Supervising teachers must know at all times
    G-Know # of children present & ages
  11. N-For Type III centers, what is the current child to staff ratio for two year old classrooms?.
    N-FREE!
  12. I-Keep your eyes up to observe and prevent potential incidents
    I-Looking
  13. G-When staff provide individualized active supervision strategies for when children are unable to problem-solve.
    G-Engage and Redirect
  14. G-Staff should stand in the doorway to keep an eye on the children in and out the restroom
    G-Supervision During Restroom Breaks
  15. O-Staff checking children in must ensure they arrive at their classroom safely
    O-Morning Check-Ins
  16. N-Children cannot be left alone for any amount of time (indoor or outdoor)
    N-No child left alone
  17. N-Try not to conduct activities with your back to children
    N-Face the children
  18. B-Ensuring doors and gates are closed prevents children from leaving unsupervised
    B-Closed Doors & Gates
  19. I-Important part of Active Supervision
    I- Communication
  20. B-During this portion of daily routines, children are more likely to be left unsupervised.
    B- Transitions
  21. O-This strategy helps teaching staff to be aware of specific sounds.
    O-Listening
  22. N-Constantly do head counts throughout the day - as the #s change
    N-Head Count
  23. B-Staff should circulate if there are objects that obstruct your view
    B-Staff circulating classroom during rest time.
  24. 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
  25. N-Mandated Reporters
    N-Calming Techniques