No childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)CalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersStaffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewKnow # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesHeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervisedListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.FacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenLookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsPlayYardZoningHelps toprevent a childbeing left onthe play yardin a blind spotEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.ClassroomScanStaff 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?   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervisionMorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenSafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesSupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomDooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.FREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.ActiveSupervisionPlanThis 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.No childleftaloneChildren cannotbe left alone forany amount oftime (indoor oroutdoor)CalmingTechniquesMandatedReportersStaffcirculatingclassroomduring resttime.Staff shouldcirculate if thereare objects thatobstruct yourviewKnow # ofchildrenpresent &agesSupervisingteachersmust knowat all timesHeadCountConstantly dohead countsthroughoutthe day - asthe #s changeClassroomMap withZoningAreasSketch of yourclassroomenvironment.Helps identifyblind spotsClosedDoors &GatesEnsuring doorsand gates areclosed preventschildren fromleavingunsupervisedListeningThis strategyhelps teachingstaff to beaware ofspecificsounds.FacethechildrenTry not toconductactivities withyour back tochildrenLookingKeep your eyesup to observeand preventpotentialincidentsPlayYardZoningHelps toprevent a childbeing left onthe play yardin a blind spotEngageandRedirectWhen staff provideindividualizedactive supervisionstrategies forwhen children areunable to problem-solve.ClassroomScanStaff 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?   CommunicationImportantpart ofActiveSupervisionMorningCheck-InsStaff checkingchildren in mustensure theyarrive at theirclassroomsafelyParticipatingw/ childrenduringactivitiesStaff should notallowadministrative orcleaning needs toprevent them fromengaging withchildrenSafeEnvironmentTo ensureeffective childsupervision,each classroomneeds to have.   TransitionsDuring thisportion of dailyroutines, childrenare more likely tobe leftunsupervised.       ClutterClutter potentiallyprevents youfrom being ableto see all childrenat all timesSupervisionDuringRestroomBreaksStaff shouldstand in thedoorway to keepan eye on thechildren in andout the restroomDooralarmThis item isplaced on anentrance/exit of aclassroom's doorto alert staff of adoor opening.FREE!For Type IIIcenters, what isthe current childto staff ratio fortwo year oldclassrooms?.ActiveSupervisionPlanThis 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.

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