Environment
What is the name of one required safety and supervision posting?
Safety & supervision plan, zone signs, and sign map
What is the 1st SUPERvision STEP?
Stop ( 7)
What is the student-teacher ratio for EHS?
1:4
What is Call and Response?
Informing all staff when children enter or leave the room and when staff leave or enter the room. (18)
What is Zoning?
Dividing a space (classroom, yard, etc.) into multiple areas or "zones" and assigning a staff person as the primary monitor for that area. (21)
What are the names of two different required postings in your classroom?
Safety & supervision and zone signs and zone map
What is the 2nd SUPERvision STEP?
Unite & Gather
What is the student-teacher ratio for HS?
1:10
Provide an example of call and response? (18)
I'm taking three friends to the bathroom; you have eight friends." Got it, you have 3, I have eight.
What areas are considered "Hot Spots"?
Busy areas, lots of traffic, popular spots. For example, dramatic play.. the door near pick up and drop off.
What tools and resources do we use in the classroom to ensure safety?
1. Mrs. paws
2. Cat-eye mirror
3. Doorbell on all doors
4. Visual cues for lineup
What is the 3rd SUPERvision STEP?
Perform Sweep
What if I take a child to the restroom Can I leave another staff out of ratio? What is the appropriate process?
No
Take as many to ensure the other staff is in ratio.
What should you do if you don't hear a response/call out?
Ask the staff to repeat or acknowledge the call and response. It's always ok to say I didn't hear you or hold on. (19)
What areas are considered "Cold Spots"?
Quiet areas and areas where students are not normally at.
What is one item you are required to wear when you are zoning?
Lanyards /Clip ( with assign zone)
What is the 4th SUPERvision STEP?
Exact Count
When do you write on your Ratio Board?
Immediately, anytime a child leaves or enters the classroom.
Is this required of all staff?
Yes! including all support staff
What is considered Active Supervision?
1. Within sight and sound.
2. Staff in the zone with the child.
Bonus questions: What should you bring outdoors during outdoor explorations?
The indoor activities should come outdoors: painting, art, writing, books, manipulatives, buildings, blocks... bubbles, music, red/light ---green light..
What is the 5th SUPERvision STEP?
Roll call & Recount
What should you know at all times?
The number of children in your room and outside...
(outdoor—know the combined number...) Update the ratio board..
What can you do to practice accountability?
Practice, Practice, Practice (19)
What is your Zoning plan-Ongoing support?
1. Established team
2. New Staff
3. Short-term Staffing (Subs)