Evacuation Experts
True or False: When the fire alarm goes off, you should run as fast as possible out the nearest door
False! You should try your best to remain calm and follow staff to our safe meeting spot
True or False: It's safe to unbuckle your seatbelt when the car stops at a red light
False! You stay buckled until the car is parked and turned off.
What do you need to do before going down the hall?
Ask a staff if you can go, wait for them to be available to head down with you.
If junior leader, ask for permission from staff and head down once they say yes.
What do you do if you want to go inside or go back inside when already out?
Ask a staff if you can go outside or let them know you are heading inside/outside if staff are there.
What would you do if a peer is on the middle swing and you want a turn?
Ask the staff nearby if the peer has a timer on for the swing, tell the staff and peer you would like a turn next, patiently wait nearby or choose another activity as you wait
What does "stop, drop, and roll" mean?
If there is a fire, the safest option is to stop, lie down and roll until the fire is gone or you reach an exit. It is important not to run!
Where should your backpack go in the car?
On the floor or beside you (if the seat next to you is empty)
How do you appropriately and safely get on the couches?
Walk, sit down gently (no climbing or flopping), use calm bodies, share the couch space with others, and use indoor voices.
What do you do if you see animals outside (spiders, bunny, squirrels)?
Look, do not touch, keep a safe distance, tell a staff member if the animal seems to need help, do not pick up the animal and if you do- you should go inside and immediately wash your hands
What would you do if a peer is throwing or flinging sand toward you?
Move away from the sand, kindly ask the peer to stop, tell staff, do not throw sand back, take deep breaths if feeling frustrated, find a different activity or separate spot in the sandbox
Where are all three exits out of TAP?
The door to the backyard, the door upstairs to the parking lot, and the door by the cubbies and sensory room.
Why is it important to listen to directions right away in the van?
What do you do when you want to do a different activity while participating in a craft?
Clean up your craft before moving on, and be willing to be flexible and patient if other peers are engaging in the activity you want to engage in
What do you think is best to do if you accidentally hit a peer with a soccer ball?
Stop playing for a moment and make sure the peer is okay, say sorry and let them know that you did not mean to, check on them, tell staff what happened, think about kicking the ball lower next time
What would you do if a peer in the van with you keeps yelling and you are uncomfortable with the volume?
Use a calm voice to ask them to lower their volume, tell a staff that the volume is too loud for you, let the staff or peer know how you are feeling
Where is TAP's outside meeting spot during a fire drill?
By the front dumpster
How can you help make the van a calm and safe space for everyone?
By using a calm and quiet voice, keeping your hands to yourself, staying in your seat with your seatbelt on, being kind and respectful to others, appropriately using coping skills, following staff directions
What is something you can do when you are frustrated?
Ask staff to take space, try a new coping skill, check in with staff, take a few deep breaths
What do you do if a soccer ball goes over the fence?
Let staff know, transition to another activity, appreciate staff if they are willing to get it
What should you do if all the wobble stools are in use during snack and you really want to use one?
Kindly ask a peer if you can use the stool next, find another coping skill for support as you wait, plan when your next turn with it will be
Name two things you need to do if staff announces that we are having a fire drill?
Name two safety tips when riding in the car?
Always buckle your seatbelt, stay seated, maintain a low volume, be respectful to peers and staff, appropriately use coping skills
Name two TAP rules about using the bathroom
Kindly ask staff to unlock the bathroom, flush the toilet, throw away paper towels in the trash, wash your hands with soap and water, shut the door behind you, shut the lights off after, return to the group promptly after
Name two TAP rules when you are on the swings
Sit on the swing (no standing), keep your legs forward, only use the middle swing if the other side swings are up and no one is on it, stay on your own swing
What would you do if you are at the playground and a stranger approaches you?
Stay calm and do not talk to them, find a trusted adult, stay with your group or friends, never leave the playground with someone you do not know