Emergencies
What are the two locations for our fire drills?
In front of church; by Sylvan playground/gardens.
What is the first thing you do when there is a bodily fluid?
Put on gloves
What do you do when a toy is mouthed?
Put it in the mouthed toy bin to be washed
What are 3 ways we communicate with parents?
Brightwheel / In Person / Newsletters / Conferences
Where should teacher’s bodies be placed during the transition?
At the beginning and end of the line.
What items do you bring with you for safety drills?
Water bottles, backpack, phone
When do you conduct health checks?
At Check In
When it is over 90 degrees, how frequent are water breaks?
Every 15 minutes
What is the difference between process and product art?
Product art provides tangible projects linked to academic themes, whereas process art offers a more explorative connection, enriching the learning experience through discovery.
What happens before you close a door or a gate during a transition?
Where do we go for a severe weather drill?
The Church
What do you do when you suspect a child is sick?
Let Admin know
What does zoning look like outside?
Teachers positioned in different areas of the playground. Teachers have sight over the playground and of the exits. No area of the playground is unsupervised.
What is the protocol for requesting time off and calling out?
For personal time: one week prior notice.
For sick time: at least one hour before your shift begins.
Who is responsible for counting the children?
Everyone.
What do you do in a lock OUT?
Doors locked, stay in classroom; Come in from outside.
Name 2 alternatives can you give a child when they want an ice pack but do not need them.
band aid, love, teether, reset.
What does zoning look like in the classroom?
Teachers positioned in different areas of the classroom. All parts of the classroom can be viewed by sight and sound.
What is intrinsic motivation?
The doing of an activity for its inherent satisfaction rather than for some separable consequence.
What do you verbally do during transitions?
Count the number of children.
"I see 13."
What do you do in a lock DOWN?
Doors locked; stay in classroom; if outside seek shelter
What is the ice pack procedure?
Child must sit down with ice pack. When they no longer need ice pack, we take ice pack and child resumes play
What 2 factors are taken into account when deciding outside time?
Air quality; heat index
Why is confidentiality important and what does it mean?
Confidentiality means protecting personal information. It is important because it protests the rights of the child.
Where and when do you stop and count?
At every "stop and count" sign; At every corner where you lose sight of group.