Definitions
This means being constantly aware of where children are and what they’re doing
supervision
This tool ensures that you know where children are at all times.
CSR
The first thing you do after a child enters your classroom- after greeting them by name of course!
sign them into the CSR
Give a child one of these as they walk over the threshold as you complete the name-to-face during a transition.
a high five!
These help children understand where to put materials when it's time to clean up.
This means going beyond “keeping an eye” on children by doing everything you can to keep them safe and engaged throughout the day
active supervision
This tool provides you with songs/strategies to help with engaging transitions
Transitions book
Only this color ink should be used on the CSR
Blue or black
You can have children of all ages jump in and out of these as the go through the threshold during a name-to-face transition.
Hoops
A great way to model for children what to expect and what's expected of them
Visual cues
This is the time when we see higher numbers of missing children and safety concerns
transitions
This should be done before children enter the playground, and when using the playground, to make sure the playground is safe, clean and free of hazards
safety inspection
Only this color highlighter should be used on the CSR
yellow
Name one song you can sing with children while they are lining up/walking from one place to the next.
ABC's, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Are you sleeping?, the Ants go Marching, or Row, Row, Row Your Boat
This is one way to keep your learning centers engaging all year long
Rotate materials regularly
This process ensures that you are carefully matching each child’s name to their face- and not just counting heads
name-to-face check
This tool allows you and your co-teacher to design the optimal room arrangement
Planogram
This part of the CSR is used to keep track of children’s attendance any time they enter or leave the classroom
arrival/departure sections
Name a physical tool that you can use to help guide children in Toddlers, DP and even Preschool when moving from one place to another.
Walking rope
This is one of two things that can eliminate 80% of challenging behaviors
nurturing relationships/supportive environments
This means demonstrating for children how to use your classroom space and materials safely
modeling
This tool provides you with ideas for engaging transitions as children move through the doorway from one location to the next.
Threshold transitions "SAT" Guide
This part of the CSR is used throughout the day within the 8-hour pre-planned timeframes to confirm all children in your care are accounted for
Name-to-face checks
Name a physical tool you can use to help Preschool, Pre-K and School Agers as the line up or walk to the door
gel floor tiles
You are using this when setting up your materials in way that visually invite and inspires children to play