Health and Safety
This must be done before and after every diaper change.
What is handwashing?
Teachers should always be doing this with their eyes and body during outside play.
What is actively scanning and moving around the area?
This is the first thing a staff member should do when a child is injured.
What is assess the child and ensure they are safe?
When a child is having a hard time, this calm technique can help de-escalate the situation.
What is getting on their level and speaking calmly?
This is what teachers should do to model respectful behavior.
What is speak kindly, use manners, and actively listen?
To prevent the spread of illness, this should be done to toys regularly.
What is sanitize or disinfect them?
Sitting in one spot for too long during supervision can lead to this.
What is missed incidents or unsafe behavior?
This is the official document used to record details of an injury, behavior, or unusual event involving a child.
What is an incident report?
A child throws toys during clean-up. You should first do this.
What is redirect the child and model how to clean up safely?
When a child is upset, you should do this before trying to solve the problem.
What is validate their feelings?
Chairs should be pushed in and toys picked up to prevent this.
What are trips and falls?
When a child is dropped off late or picked up early, this must be updated right away.
What is the attendance or headcount?
This person must be notified immediately after an incident occurs.
Who is the parent or guardian?
This is the most effective way to encourage positive choices in young children.
What is consistency and clear expectations?
This type of interaction builds trust and connection with children.
What is getting on their eye level and using warm, responsive tone?
You must always be doing this when children are on the playground.
What is actively supervising?
When supervising nap time, teachers should do this frequently.
What is walk the room and visually check each child?
These details — who, what, when, where, and how — should be included in this part of the report.
What is the description of the incident?
This technique gives children a limited set of choices to build independence.
What is offering controlled choices (e.g., "Would you like to clean up blocks or books first?")?
These types of questions encourage children to think and respond creatively.
What are open-ended questions?
During a fire drill, this is the first thing you should grab.
What is your class attendance sheet or backpack?
Supervision isn't just watching children — it's also doing this when unsafe behavior begins.
What is stepping in and redirecting immediately?
This person must sign the report after the incident has been documented and the child is safe.
Who is the teacher or staff member who witnessed or handled the incident?
A child is angry and says, "I hate this!" You should respond by doing this first.
What is acknowledge their feelings and stay calm?
This is a strategy where teachers describe what children are doing to support learning and language.
What is parallel talk or narration?