Outside Time
Outdoor play supports this large-body developmental domain.
What is gross motor development?
These smaller, precise movements strengthen hand-eye coordination.
What are fine motor skills?
The “who, what, when, and where” are all required details on this document.
What is the Incident Report?
True or False: Crafts should look identical to show teacher guidance.
What is False?
If you realize your classroom is out of ratio, this is your first step.
What is call management for support?
If a child refuses to go outside, the teacher should use this type of approach.
What is a calm, supportive, and encouraging approach (while maintaining supervision)?
Combining movement with learning (like counting steps) builds this kind of development.
What is cognitive development?
This person must always be informed of any injury right away.
Who is your management team?
Baking play dough cookies teaches more than pretend play—it also builds this early math concept.
What is measurement or quantity?
A parent requests information about another child—your correct response is this.
What is politely decline and protect confidentiality?
Extending learning outdoors can be done by bringing these from the classroom to the playground.
What are learning materials or manipulatives?
Gross motor play supports emotional health by giving children a healthy outlet for these.
What are energy and emotions?
The witness, a manager and this person must sign an Incident Report before it’s filed.
Who is the parent or guardian?
A “gift-wrapping” activity supports this fine motor milestone.
What is hand strength and coordination?
A child arrives with medication from home; you must follow this procedure.
What is submit to management for proper storage and documentation?
When equipment is damaged or unsafe, staff must do this immediately.
What is report and restrict access?
A child balancing on one foot or walking a line is practicing this important gross motor skill.
What is balance or coordination?
This proactive step helps prevent future playground injuries.
What is inspecting and maintaining equipment?
When teachers model joy, patience, and gratitude, they become this for children.
What is a positive role model?
True or False: Posting photos of your classroom on your personal social media is allowed.
What is False?
Children should have this minimum amount of outdoor play each day to support physical and mental health.
What is at least 60 minutes?
Tossing beanbags or catching bubbles helps develop this type of coordination.
What is hand-eye coordination?
Completing and submitting reports ensures compliance with this requirement.
What is state licensing?
When families call COA a “daycare,” this is your opportunity to educate them by sharing that we are truly this kind of program focused on early learning and development.
What is early childhood education?
If a parent arrives visibly upset and begins raising their voice in the lobby, you should respond in this professional manner.
What is remain calm, listen respectfully, and seek management support?