ClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsSupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.ClassroomScanStaff do this actionconstantly so theyare always awareof how manychildren there areand where theyare.Staffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewFREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.CalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersHeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeSixStrategiesof ActiveSupervision1. Set up theenvironment, 2.Position Staff, 3.Scan and count, 4.Listen, 5. Anticipatechildren’s behavior,6. Engage andredirect.No childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesFacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervisedActiveSupervisionPlanThis tool helpsstaff identify theirassigned zoneand theirresponsibilitieswithin their zone.PlayYardZoningHelps toprevent a childbeing left onthe play yardin a blind spotChildren'sBehaviorThis strategy allowsstaff to determinewhich children mayneed more attentionand support at anygiven time byknowing what?LookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenSafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.DooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervisionKnow # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.MorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsSupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.ClassroomScanStaff do this actionconstantly so theyare always awareof how manychildren there areand where theyare.Staffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewFREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.CalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersHeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeSixStrategiesof ActiveSupervision1. Set up theenvironment, 2.Position Staff, 3.Scan and count, 4.Listen, 5. Anticipatechildren’s behavior,6. Engage andredirect.No childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesFacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervisedActiveSupervisionPlanThis tool helpsstaff identify theirassigned zoneand theirresponsibilitieswithin their zone.PlayYardZoningHelps toprevent a childbeing left onthe play yardin a blind spotChildren'sBehaviorThis strategy allowsstaff to determinewhich children mayneed more attentionand support at anygiven time byknowing what?LookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenSafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.DooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervisionKnow # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.MorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafely

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