Attention
The average attention span of a 3-4 year old is
8-10 minutes
Why do we involve rhythm and repeat things to children?
gives them confidence
makes them feel like they have mastered the skill
learn the information
Focused attention and intentional observation of children at all times is called
Active Supervision
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
You should plan to switch activities in the classroom every
10-15 minutes
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
The more enthusiastic you are the more likely children will buy into what you are teaching. True or False
True
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
Why is it important to have conversations with children?
to get them thinking on a deeper level
If kids are not engaged in the lesson, what should you do?
Move on
Why give children a task, or jobs, to do?
makes them feel like they have an important role
encourages them to have ownership in learning
If the teacher is teaching a lesson at the carpet, where should the assistants be?
At the carpet with the kids. Cleaning is the last priority. Kids come first!
In Active Supervision, why is it important to anticipate children's behavior?
protect children from harm
predict what they might do
recognize when they might wander or get upset
Give some examples of open-ended questions you could ask at meal times.
What are your plans for___?
What other things could you eat with this?
How would you feel if____?
Why would you want to make activities Hands On for children?
Touch is one way kids experience the world
Develops motor skills
Keeps them engaged
Even the most head strong children are likely to comply when
given a choice
Literacy is important. What skills should you be teaching your children when reading a book to them?
front/back cover
spine
pages
text/illustration
author
In Active Supervision, what are you listening for?
signs of potential danger
specific sounds, or absence of them
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
By incorporating movement in to learning activities, you help children
focus and experience the lesson on multiple levels
"YOU CAN DO IT!" Is an example of
Positive reinforcement
What are you doing when you are able to see and hear the children at all times?
Setting up the Environment
In Active Supervision, when do you engage and redirect a child?
when they can't solve a problem on their own
offer different levels of support based on need
engage in all lessons all the time
What do you see in a classroom that is fully engaged?
Smiles
laughter
kids playing
little behaviors