Lesson Plans
What system is used to create classroom lesson plans?
Smart Teach. or TSG
What does TSG stand for?
Teaching Strategies GOLD
What is the most important responsibility of staff during classroom activities?
Maintain active supervision and keep every child safe and accounted for.
How many points does a tardy arrival beginning 7 minutes after the scheduled start earn?
1/2 point
What two documents must be posted for families showing classroom plans and routines?
The approved daily schedule and lesson plan.
What must happen before children leave the classroom?
Name to face recognition
Where must the diapering procedure be posted in an EHS classroom?
Near the changing table.
How many TSG objectives must be addressed for each child by the end of the month?
30 objectives per child by the end of the month
Teachers should , at minimum be uploading ___ engagement pictures per child per ____
2, week
On what date does the Young Athletes Program officially begin?
11/2/2026
Who receives classroom supply requests?
The Center Manager (CM).
What do teachers collect to support a child’s TSG rating?
Observations, anecdotal notes, work samples, and other relevant evidence
Why should teachers position themselves around the classroom instead of standing together?
To maintain sight and hearing of children, cover all areas, and respond to risks
How many points does a tardy arrival beginning 7 minutes after the scheduled start earn?
1 Point
Name three safety or licensing postings required in designated locations
Any three: room capacity near door, handwashing chart near sinks, emergency phone numbers, emergency procedures, exit routes.
Name the four items teachers must take when leaving the classroom to go outside
Walkie-talkie, tablet, medicine bag, and health check.
What must a teacher prepare before beginning a diaper change?
All supplies needed, while following required hand hygiene and sanitation procedures.
Where should evidence of a child’s progress be documented?
In appropriate TSG documentation and assessment records.
Teachers should be uploading, at minimum ___ activities per month
4
How many times per week must teachers conduct their Young Athletes activity, and on which days?
Twice per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
What must teachers complete and post beside their daily schedule?
The Brain Smart Start chart.
hen should teachers gather documentation for checkpoints?
Throughout the checkpoint period, not only at the deadline.
Two children repeatedly argue over a toy. What should the teacher do before the conflict escalates?
Move closer, anticipate the conflict, offer choices and support, and teach positive problem solving.
How many points does an early departure 30 minutes before shift end earn?
1/2 point
Name three safety or licensing postings required in designated locations
Approved daily schedule ;menu and meal count form: lesson plan: inclement weather activity list.
When should teachers count children during an outdoor transition?
Before departure, on arrival, and when returning, plus any additional counts required by center policy.
May a teacher leave a child alone on the changing table to retrieve supplies?
No. Never leave a child unattended on the changing surface
How can the CM and ACM know what study the classroom is working on?
Through current posted lesson plans, related classroom materials and displays, and staff communication
Teachers should at minimum be uploading _____ books per month?
4
Where must teachers document the Young Athletes activity in their lesson plans?
During outdoor time, using the custom activity option.
What two daily learning requirements are identified for Head Start and VPK?
Head Start: Second Step / Al’s Pals during Brain Smart Start. VPK: Heggerty lessons following the required sequence.
A teacher has limited documentation for an objective. What should the teacher do?
Plan intentional opportunities to observe skills and collect evidence instead of guessing.
How can staff prevent behavior problems during transitions?
Prepare materials, minimize waiting, engage children, position staff, and anticipate individual needs
How many points does a no-call/no-show earn?
10 points
What should be posted at children’s eye level to teach routines and expectations?
A visual daily schedule with realistic pictures and 3–5 brief, positively worded classroom rules.
What should staff check before children play outdoors?
Playground hazards, equipment, weather, staffing coverage, and safe supervision positions.
What must happen to each soiled diaper before disposal under the confirmed center expectation?
Place each soiled diaper in a separate bag, then dispose of it in the designated diaper waste container.
How should the Head Start word wall reflect the current classroom study?
With word cards and realistic color pictures related to the current study, without clutter.
This feature allows teachers to tag specific state early learning standards, upload photos, and write notes to document a child's development.
The Observation/Portfolio tool?
Where do teachers find their Young Athletes lessons, and how do they select the appropriate activity?
Go to Dashboard → YAP Lesson Plans (2–4 year olds); select one activity from the corresponding week and repeat it twice that week.
What teaching responsibilities should be reflected in lesson planning and classroom setup?
Individualized instruction aligned with children’s needs, learning objectives, and the current study; appropriate learning materials and a self-regulation space
What is the difference between collecting documentation and completing a checkpoint?
Documentation supplies evidence of learning; completing the checkpoint means reviewing evidence and finalizing appropriate ratings by the assigned deadline.
A teacher is leading a small group while another child moves behind a shelf. What should happen?
Adjust staff position or the environment immediately to restore supervision without leaving other children unattended.
How can an employee earn back attendance points?
After 30 calendar days of perfect attendance, 1 point may be removed beginning with the older point.
For Head Start, what must classroom visual center management signs include?
Realistic color pictures, center limits using numbers and symbols, and movable pieces with children’s names and photos
A teacher realizes a child is unaccounted for during the transition indoors. What is the immediate response?
Activate the missing-child emergency procedure, alert leadership, and account for all children.
What hygiene steps follow a diaper change?
Complete required handwashing for child and adult, clean and disinfect the changing surface, and complete required documentation.
A teacher has addressed 24 of 30 required objectives. How many remain, and by when must they be finished?
6 objectives remain. They must be addressed by the end of the month.
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What is two-way language translation?
What are the three observation and documentation requirements teachers must complete for the Young Athletes Program each week?
Complete observations for both activity days; enter them into Teaching Strategies GOLD; label each observation “YAP".