Playground
When you are on the playground where should there be a staff?
Good rule of thumb go to an area where there are kids without a staff. Ex. 2 on little kidsplayground
2 on big kids playground
2 on the field, 2 on the basket ball courts
Is it okay for a student to just join another group?
No.
It is a safety concern. If you have a student going to a different group or place on campus the supervisor, lead and both program aides should be notified.
The move should be approved by a supervisor or lead
Hocus pocus
Everybody Focus
or Now We Focus
What is a mandated reporter?
Any employee who works with children is a mandated reporter. As a mandated reporter we are required to report any incident or suspected incident
If you have a group of kids what should you focus on first?
1. Safety
2. Learning your students names
Should students be hanging upside down or climbing on top of playground equipment?
No, please kindly ask the student to not do that.
They can get hurt.
If they continue to do the activity you asked them not to do, you can have them sit out of play time. Once they are allowed to play again if they continue to do the behavior have them write a note home
Should students use the walkie talkies?
No, the walkies are only for staff use
Macaroni and Cheese
Everybody Freeze
Who is the first person you report too?
Lead or supervisor
When is it important to send note home and what different types of notes do we have?
To communicate positive or negative behavior
Today At ESS: Can be used to communicate something positive that the student has done.
Behavior Reflection: when a student makes a poor choice, has a hard time changing their behavior after they have been spoken too. This allows parents and guardians to support program aides at home.
Health Notes: injuries, temperature, band aids, ice packs, other(potty accidents)
Should students climb the slides?
NO!! It is a safety concern
What should homework time look like?
It should be quiet, kids sitting at a table working on something.
Please walk around occasionally, especially when kids are using computers.
Hands on Top
Now We Stop
Who is the second person you contact after your superviosr?
Police or CPS ( child protective services)
What is the ESS uniform?
ESS Shirt & badge
What should you be aware of when on the playground?
Please be aware that parents can see the playground from the parking lot.
What is a good way to divide into groups?
count off 1&2's pairs
Hand out sticks with identifying a team
And a hush fell over the crowd
HUSSH
Do you have to fill out any reports?
Yes, a CPS form needs to be filled 36 hours after your call.
A copy need to be saved for records
What should program aides be doing on the playground?
Be spread out
Walking around
interacting with children
Respond to walkie calls
No swinging on belly
no jumping off swings
no climbing swings
count to 30 if you are waiting for a swing
Only sitting on swings
Is it okay to take pictures of students?
No pictures of students should ever be taken on personal devices!
If you are running a media project or assignment you can use the site phone or the Ipad
Who lives in a pineapple under the sea
sponge bobo SquarePants
True or False:
ALl suspected incidents of abuse are extremely confidential and are not to be shared with friends or colleagues
TRUE
How would you handle a child that is having hard time in your classroom?
1. pull them aside/ asking what is going on
2. give them a warning
3. give them expectations on behavior
4. send note home
5. Ask a Lead or supervisor for help