Environment
All adults should be up and...
moving/circulating
The average attention span of a preschooler
2-6 minutes (+/- 2 rule)
Why are our morning greetings important?
It allows us to make a one-on-one connection with our students
It helps us figure out which of our students may be struggling and will need extra support/love
In Active Supervision, when you supervise children and they have a clear play space so staff can observe at all times, this is called what?
Setting up the Environment
What is zoning and why is it important?
positioning yourself in the environment to prevent children from getting hurt
you can see and hear all children in your zone
stay close to children who need extra support
Staff should always have _______ to all of their students.
access
How can we offer guidance to children?
ask questions...a lot of questions
talk to them constantly
give subtle hints
children want to know you are there for them
smile when you talk to them
Why are visuals (timers, cone lights, schedules) and verbal prompts important for transitions?
It helps our student anticipate what is coming next
When you scan and count teachers have to know where everyone is and what they are doing at all times. When is scanning and counting especially important?
During transitions
Sounds of potential danger
The absence of sound
Spaces should be free of:
clutter
The curriculum we use to provide social-emotional supports.
Conscious Discipline
Something that is done the same way over and over again for student safety is called:
Routine
If a teacher is teaching a lesson at the carpet, where should the para be?
on the carpet with the kiddos
providing individual support
*cleaning should be done after students are situated and room*
Along with scanning and counting throughout the day, what needs to be kept up to date in your room with the current number of students?
White board on door
*this includes indoor playgrounds*
T/F: Setting up the environment refers to the physical layout only.
F
What does it mean to differentiate levels of redirection/support?
meeting the kids where they are
different kids have different needs/levels
Being in close range of a student is called:
What is our ratio of adults to students?
1 adult for every 10 students
When dropping off your students at lunch, what should you say to the staff that is with your class?
The # of students you have with you
Areas organized and designated for certain play/learning are called:
zones
How do you redirect a child without using, "Stop, No, or Don't?"
Please use your walking feet
Use safe hands and feet
Tell them the desired behavior, NOT what they are doing wrong
Some strategies to help with elopers (students who run) in your care:
Proximity (staying close to them)
Holding their hand during transitions
Giving them a "job" (make it up if need be!)
Elopers
Along with scanning and counting throughout the day, what needs to be kept up to date in your room with the current number of students?
White board on door