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?SupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervisedActiveSupervisionPlanThis tool helpsstaff identify theirassigned zoneand theirresponsibilitieswithin their zone.SixStrategiesof ActiveSupervision1. Set up theenvironment, 2.Position Staff, 3.Scan and count, 4.Listen, 5. Anticipatechildren’s behavior,6. Engage andredirect.   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervisionDooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.ListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.FREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.ClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsMorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyClassroomScanStaff do this actionconstantly so theyare always awareof how manychildren there areand where theyare.       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesCalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersSafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.LookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenNo childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)Staffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.HeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeKnow # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesFacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenPlayYardZoningHelps 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?SupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervisedActiveSupervisionPlanThis tool helpsstaff identify theirassigned zoneand theirresponsibilitieswithin their zone.SixStrategiesof ActiveSupervision1. Set up theenvironment, 2.Position Staff, 3.Scan and count, 4.Listen, 5. Anticipatechildren’s behavior,6. Engage andredirect.   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervisionDooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.ListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.FREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.ClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsMorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyClassroomScanStaff do this actionconstantly so theyare always awareof how manychildren there areand where theyare.       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesCalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersSafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.LookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenNo childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)Staffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.HeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeKnow # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesFacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildren

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