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.

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