Safety
What is our policy on walks?
How can we make walks fun?
A teacher in the front and a teacher in the back. No breaks in the lines, no children on the grass or road. Stop and allow others to catch up if there are breaks!
We can do transitional games to make walks fun- see Notion for reference!
What is a priority when working with children?
Building healthy relationships! Safety. Caring for them. Helping them grow and learn and so much more!
What are some techniques we can use if a child is feeling overstimulated?
- Offer a quiet activity (reading a book, making a bracelet, Lego, etc.)
- Offer a quiet space
- If ratio allows, do smaller groups to support the needs of those who become more easily overwhelmed
- Check the needs of the child: Are they hungry? Are the tired? Is the environment supporting to the needs of the child?
What is the first thing that you should do when you arrive to your shift?
Trick question- sign into Deputy! And then Slack and then Dashboard!
Round table- come up with 10 centre specific rules!
Round table
How frequently are head counts and roll call done?
What is attendance A-b?
- Every 30 minutes
- Every time a transition occurs (coming or leaving the centre)
-A-B is a visual transition for attendance!! Done every time we leave the centre, every time we leave the park and every other transition!
True or False: Parents are allowed to drop off outside of the centre without escorting their child into the building for the morning programming and for PD days?
FALSE- all children must have an adult escort them into the building where an educator will be there to greet them.
What is something that most children thrive off of and something we should be doing often?
PRAISE! Children thrive off of praise- when we see them doing something kind, let them know. Celebrate the small things!
How often should we do water breaks?
Every hour and on hot days- every 30 mins. Get the children to stop what they're doing and ensure all children are watched having a sip of water!
What is a camp leader "star of the day"?! This is new so guess!
Every day, 2 children who had incredible days the day prior, will receive and Awesome Award and be star of the day. They will get the opportunity to choose the activities for our exploration station!
Are we allowed to let children walk inside alone? Even if it's just inside the door??
NO- children must be supervised at ALL times
At what point are we able to be on our cellphones?
If there is an emergency ONLY! At no point should staff be on their phones.
At the beginning of every shift, check Slack. At the end of every shift, check Slack. Throughout the day, I will send messages on Slack where you can use the iPad to check the updates.
When should a feedback report be done?
- When a child gets hurt
- If a child is physical with another child
- If a child is using inappropriate language
DEMONSTRATE MORNING CIRCLE!!
Team effort- split into groups and show me!
When should we give out HEROES prizes?
The prizes you have are to last the entire summer- when you notice a child going above and beyond, give them a prize! I would say 2-3 a day is more than enough!
If our head counts are wrong and as a team we are not getting the right number of children, what should we do?
- stop what we are doing and perform attendance and head count.
What policy do we have that requires a call home immediately?
If a child hits their head we call home immediately to inform parents!
How should the space look when children arrive?
Every evening, the closers will clean the space for the next morning. They will then set the tables for the morning crew. When the morning crew gets in, they will do the reminder of the set up. In the mornings children are in their zones (not running around, not being chaotic, a calm environment for children and parents to walk into).
Check Notion for Daily schedule!
What is something you should always be mindful of when working with children and planning activities?
Every child is different and not all children will enjoy the same activities. Encourage children to try new things and to do the planned activities, children may discover a new talent :)
What is professional communication
Listen Actively – Show genuine attention and understanding in all interactions.
Communicate Clearly – Use age-appropriate, respectful, and concise language.
Be Respectful and Professional – Maintain a positive tone and treat everyone with dignity.
Provide Honest, Timely Feedback – Share both positive and constructive input appropriately.
Maintain Confidentiality and Boundaries – Protect privacy and uphold professional standards.
If someone who is not on the pick-up list, shows up to get a child, what steps do you take to ensure the child's safety is prioritized?
- Contact Program Director to see if the parent called or emailed
-Program Director will immediately call parents if neither steps were taken above
- Parents will add person to Kindertales account
- Staff will ID individual once all steps above are completed.
When do we apply sunscreen?
If the UV is 3 or higher and we reapply every 75 minutes!
What language should we use when we are supporting children who are having additional challenges?
- I hear you
- I'm here to help you
- I'm listening
- What can I do to help you?
Every table has to say their favourite transitional attention grabber. Ready, set, go!
Example: "When I say Chicka Chicka, you say Boom Boom!"
"If you can hear me touch your toes, touch your nose, touch ear, turn around, put a bubble in your mouth!"
If a parent is upset or angry what can you say or do?
I understand your frustration, this is the report, if you have any other questions please feel free to contact Olivia.
Notify me right away so I'm not blindsided LOL