Classroom
What is a parent board?
information for parents, usually posted by doors.
True or False:
Tape and Staples are Cadence's favorite way to hang up things in the classroom.
False
What are the two days you can wear jeans?
Wednesday and Friday
What is the #1 way children/teachers get hurt in the classroom?
Tripping
What color is the cleaning schedule posted in each classroom?
Purple
What is the definition of learning through play?
Children engage with the people, places and objects around them to form their understanding of the world and how they fit into it. Play helps to develop a child's knowledge and skills, and prepares them for a lifetime of learning both in school and beyond.
When are supply lists due?
Last week of each month.
True or False:
You can tell a parent you don't know
*you can always tell them that you would find out from their teacher tomorrow, or send the parent to the office for further clarification.
Telling a parent "I don't know" does not give them peice of mind.
How are OUCH Reports written?
child's name, time of ouch, description of ouch, what was done to help child, and what could be done to prevent ouch. Teacher filling out form signature and teacher who saw ouch signature.
*must be written neatly, professional, no other names mentioned, staff/management/parent signatures required.
True or False:
Teachers scheduled times each week are set in stone
False:
*schedules can change based on our needs for the school and ratios.
What is a way you can engage with a child?
sitting with them, talking to them during changes, sitting down with them during meal times, etc.
lesson plan, menu, daily schedule, ratios
How do you greet families during drop off and pick up?
Drop off: welcome them into the classroom, ask them about their night, smile, invite them to a center, etc.
Pick up: greet them, tell them something about their day, let them know if they need to bring in anything, etc.
Why is moving around important? (Classroom/Outside)
Line of Sight
During nap time, what are things you should be doing?
cleaning, lesson planning, prepping for next day, posting on Kaymbu to update, UKG trainings, etc.
What is an age appropriate lesson plan?
Using monthly skills (Matrix) to create a lesson plan for the classroom that meets each childs needs
Why are classroom schedules important?
creates routine in the classroom, allows families the ability to know where their children are and what they are doing during different parts of the day.
What does it mean to be professional?
Professionalism involves being reliable, setting your own high standards, and showing that you care about every aspect of your job. It's about being industrious and organized, and holding yourself accountable for your thoughts, words and actions.
Name to Sheet
Correct the roster
When can cots be put down for nap time?
After lunch has been cleaned up
centers that are clearly defined in the classroom
How is process art and product art different?
process is child lead and does not look "cookie cutter" or the "same" as their friends.
What is dress code?
Professional wear, closed toed shoes, pants without tears, no leggings, appropriate tops or polos (no low cut, no tank tops, etc)
*sign dress code forms, shirt orders will be coming out soon.
What is one thing not allowed to be used in the classroom?
Cell Phones
*each classroom will get a computer, but it must be checked out and returned daily.
When someone is coming in to either send you on break or send home from the day, what should you do?
Communicate anything that needs to be communicated, make sure that that teacher is set up for that time correctly, sign in/out of roster/Kaymbu, etc.