General
One departure procedure
Clean children's hands/face
All diapers changed
Shoes tied
Warmly greet parents and give them info about child's day
All children's belongings in cubby/beg
BEAR
How would you build trust with a child upon meeting them?
(Answers may vary)
One common reason for misbehavior
To get attention
For control
For revenge
To escape activities
Policy for incidents/biting (i.e. where to put reports, how to address situation to parent)
What is.. input report on ProCare, verbally tell parent about situation/what is being done to fix the cause.
Procedure to follow before and after playground to ensure all children are accounted for
Name-to-face (check Class page on Procare, call child's name, make eye contact with child)
D1 Training (across the street)
If a coworker started gossiping to you about other staff, what would your response be?
(Answers may vary) - Gossip should not be tolerated.
MINOR Accident procedures
Clean wound with first aid, comfort, encourage return to play, report to parents at end of day. If a mark is left - report on Procare.
What children should do before naptime
Storm warning procedure
Grab emergency bag/tablet. Children sit along interior walls with head tucked between legs. Close interior doors. Prevent panic.
A 4 year old hits another child on the playground. What should you do?
(Answers may vary)
One strategy you can use when a child is having a problem in the classroom
Redirection
Reassess environment, activities, supervision
Praise appropriate behaviors
Consistent consequences
Give child time to regain control
Conference with parents
MAJOR incident procedures
Follow emergency info on file. Stay calm, get help, do not move child if evidence of severe injury, get other children away from injured child.
One cleaning procedure
Vacuum at end of day
Tables/chairs cleaned after each meal or snack time - spray with cleaning solution
Clean toys
Clean changing tables after each use
2 items to bring in an emergency
Emergency bag, cell phone
(Answers may vary) - separate from sleeping children, provide quiet activities
One discipline method you can use
Established rules, consequences, rewards, discipline plans
Quiet correction
Encourage desired behavior
Chill Out Period
Biting policy
Remove attention from child and place on victim.
Care/help bitten child, help child learn appropriate behavior and take responsibility, examine root cause of biting