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

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