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

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