Active Supervision & Counting
Name three different counting "thresholds" we have at Dragonflies
Door threshold (metal part on bottom)
Gate threshold
Beyond play haven threshold
What temperature does the fridge have to be under?
41 Degrees!
Name two situations you need to report to Kelsey so that a child care licensing report can be written within 24 hours
Unaccounted for child
When child gets hurt and receives medical care from injury at school
Emergency services contacted
Name at least one safety scenario when you would avoid the Beyond
High winds
Chemicals sprayed in meadow or park township
What are two things we need to do while sledding for safety
Teacher at top and bottom of hill
Facing forward
Clear walking/sledding lanes
When do most "unaccountable for child" situations happen?
Transitions
Less than 5 kids
What do you need to do/prep when a child in your class has a severe allergy?
Bridget/Kelsey (and/or Lead Teacher) --- Email family asking for Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan filled out by their doctor
Meet with family (with Kelsey/Bridget for extreme allergies) to create Allergy Action Plan
With parent permission post child’s Name, Allergy, and picture in Dragonflies Kitchen & in Classroom (Small Group Table if extreme)
Post extreme allergies on classroom door “Allergy Safe Classroom. Do not bring X…”
Allergy/Anaphylaxis Plan in all emergency folders
Allergy/Anaphylaxis Plan in binder for reference. LABEL on wall above it or drawer so clearly can be found in classroom
How far must cots be placed apart from each other during rest time?
18 inches (or a barrier in between)
Name at least three ways we practice leave no trace in the Beyond
Nature stays in nature
Turn logs back over
Walk single file unless in play haven
Camp fires only in pits
Bring trash bag
No snack crumbs left
What are two things we need to do while climbing snowbanks with students for safety
Teacher at top and bottom
Test for stability of snow first to avoid suffocation/broken limbs when snow collapses
With your teaching team as "teachers", demonstrate proper threshold counting entering the classroom from playscape. Admin team will be your "students."
DO NOT
Count before or after threshold
NOTE: Hike checklist is BEFORE threshold
DO
Count RIGHT as students cross threshold
Describe how NOT to pick up, move, or handle a child AND what to do instead
NOT Correct- one arm, wrists, forearms, pulling upward from floor
Correct - avoid picking up when possible, pick up under arm pits on torso
How deep do woodchips need to be for a safe fall zone?
6 inches (at least!)
Name at least three things you need to teach/review with students in the beyond regularly?
Must see a teacher, a teacher must always see you
If you feel lost - stop, sit, and yell help
Backpack is safe spot
When you hear my call come right away. Practice this
What is the most important thing to check, hazard wise, while fort building
Shake test before use
When an adult goes inside to use the bathroom themselves what walkie talkie communication needs to be done to teaching team? Demonstrate the exact language between two of you with pretend walkies.
I’m headed inside to use the bathroom. I have zero students.”
“Got it. We have 18 total out here.”
Name at least EIGHT times staff have to wash their hands throughout prek day?
Before Snack
After Snack
After handling animals
Before medication
Before first aid
After first aid
After using bathroom
After helping child in bathroom
Arriving at school before indoor activities
After sneezing/blowing nose
When hands are dirty (indoors)
Describe two common CACFP food logging errors and how to avoid them:
Meals entered not at all
Meals entered twice
Wrong type of meal served
Avoid errors - check end of day!
With your teaching team, demonstrate proper threshold counting exiting the Beyond
Choose threshold location (ex: where play haven meets trail)
One teacher stands there and counts students as they cross that threshold
Describe and act out what you would do with students to keep them safe while taking them to the shoreline of the pond
One teacher checks shore line EVERY TIME; one talks expectations (not above boot level, bottom/belly on dock)
What does active supervision looks like and sound like in the playscape?
Zones
Engaged in play but eyes up
Communicate when leaving zone and pass off to another staff member:
Counting - “I have X in my zone, X in my zone, that makes X total.”
Name at least four of the five RIGHT things you need to check when giving a child a medication
Right dose
Right child
Right time
Right medication
Right way to give med
What is the mission of ODC Network
Advancing Outdoor Education & Conservation in West Michigan
What does active supervision look like and sound like in the beyond?
Zones.
Engaged in play AND eyes up.
“I have X, X is coming to you now.”
What is the difference between a risk and a hazard?
Risk - can see/recognize and choose for self
Hazard - CANNOT see/recognize and choose for self