Maintaining a Safe Setting
What is one way to prevent choking hazards in a preschool?
What is removing small objects, cutting food into small pieces, supervising mealtimes.
What is a simple rule you can teach children about walking indoors?
What is always use walking feet.
What is the first step when a child is choking?
What is encourage them to cough first.
Why should teachers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids?
What is to prevent the spread of germs and protect both children and staff.
What is one safety reminder teachers can share with parents at pick up?
What is remind families about buckling seatbelts and hold hands in the parking lot
Why is it important to check toys and equipment daily?
What is to make sure they are not broken, unsafe, or pose a choking risk.
How can teachers help children learn safe handwashing practices?
What is demonstrate the proper steps while singing a song.
Who should you contact first if a child is injured and requires medical attention?
Who is the director then call 911 if needed.
How does a teacher show safe food handling practices in front of children?
What is wash hands before touching foods, keep cooked and raw food separate, and refrigerate properly.
How can you involve families in creating emergency contact information?
What is ask families to update emergency contact information and provide alternate phone numbers.
Name two common hazards you should look for during a classroom safety check.
What is loose cords, broken toys, unsecured shelves, cleaning supplies left out, tripping hazards.
Why is it important to explain WHY a safety rule exists when teaching it to preschoolers?
What is children are more likely to follow rules if they understand the reason behind them.
What should you do if you think a child has ingested a poisonous substance?
What is call Poison Control immediately.
Give one example how a teacher can model playground safety for children.
What is hold onto railings, take turn on slide, wear proper shoes.
What is one way to teach families about safe sleep practices.
What is share safe sleep guidelines through newsletter or meetings.
How often should you check that cleaning supplies and medications are locked away from children?
What is everyday (daily safety check)
Give one example of a classroom activity that helps children practice fire drill routines.
What is practice lining up, walking calmly outside, and meeting at the designated spot.
Whys is it important to document all injuries even small ones.
What is it protects you legally.
How does a teacher model safe use of classroom supplies such as scissors.
What is use scissors correctly while children watch, put lids back on markers and glue sticks, show how to clean up.
How can teachers and families work together to prevent the spread of illnesses?
What is share information about handwashing, keeping sick kids home, and sanitizing toys at home.
What steps would you take if you found exposed electrical wires in the classroom?
What is remove children from area, report it immediately, block access, and request maintenance.
How can teachers adapt safety rules for children with development delays or special needs? (Give two)
What is simplify instructions, provide visuals, repeat steps, and give one-on-one support.
During an emergency evacuation, what records and items must a teacher take with them?
What is emergency contact cards, attendance list and first aid kit.
Why is it important for teachers to model calm behavior during an emergency
What is children are learning from adults - stayig calm keeps kids calm.
What is family engagement critical in reinforcing safety practices at home and school?
What is children learn best when safety routines are consistent between home and school.