Scenarios
Friend of the family comes to pick up a child and is not on the pick up list.They are not the legal guardians of the child. Are you aloud to release them to this person?
No.
Immediately submit a completed copy to the parent, director and child’s file.
incident/accident report form.
Why are clear pathways important in the classroom?
Reduce tripping hazards and allow teachers to move quickly if needed.
The most effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children
Active Supervision
True or False: Noticing a child climbing on the furniture and redirecting them before they fall is an example of preventing a potential safety risk.
True
You notice a child is missing from your current group. What steps do you take?
Stop. Scan the environment. Locate the missing child right away. If not found, call Code Orange.
These can be used to prevent challenging behaviors and difficult transitions in the classroom? Provided to you by coaches.
Visuals
How can labeling and organization support with supervision and behavior.
A shared objective that a family works towards.
What is a Family Goal?
Your coworker needs to leave early and your attendance is full for the day, this will leave you out of of what?
Ratio
These regular safety exercises prepare children and staff for emergencies like fires, earthquakes, or lockdowns.
Emergency Drills
Using this helps promote a predictable environment and routine for children's success.
Visual Schedule
These techniques can be considered what?
Co-regulation, Breathing, Sensory input, quiet cube, etc.
Calming techniques.
True or False: You have two children playing at sand table and you know they have difficulty playing together. You should stay on the other side of the room watching.
False.
The Office of Head Start is a visitor in your classroom, you are getting kids ready to go outside and a child does not want to go. Can you leave the child with the OHS representative? Explain your answer.
No ...
A child bites another child and leaves a mark or draws blood. What paperwork do you complete?
Injury Report for the child who was bit.
Incident Action plan for the biter.
How can asking open-ended questions keep children safe?
Keeps them engaged in conversation and less likely to engage in unsafe behavior.
This technique requires teachers to intentionally define exactly where each adult should be and what they are responsible during specific times of the day.
Zoning
What is the number 1 reason why teachers get distracted?
Interruptions (phone calls, people in/out, cell phone, adult conversations)
Parent walks into the program stating there is an active restraining order against the other parent.They do not want that parent picking up the child from school. What supporting documentation do you need to enforce this?
Legal Documentation
What is required for staff bring on a walk or field trip in the event of an injury?
Backpack that includes: first aid kit and emergency contact list
How can routines help prevent unsafe behavior?
Provide structure which reduces chaos and risky behavior.
Effective teacher _______ requires teachers to move around the room and participate in children's activities.
Engagement
A child is running in the classroom. What do you do?
Redirect them and remind them to use walking feet.