Program planning
Give one example of a risky play activity children may take part in.
Rock climbing, riding a bike, climbing a tree..
True or False: Self-regulation is a skill that children are born with.
False – It is a practiced skill.
What form of communication do we use on the floor?
Walkie Talkie
During a fire drill, staff should allow participants to grab their personal belongings before evacuating.
False
True or False:
Incident reports should include opinions and assumptions about participants.
False
True or False
Unstructured time means there is no planning required by staff
False – it is still guided and supported
Reinforcement/Reward should be used to encourage __________ behaviours.
Wanted (positive) behaviours
Name one dress code requirement. Example, Staff shirt
Name tag, closed toe shoes, no ripped jeans
What does a GREEN sign indicate after evacuation?
All participants have been accounted for.
What report?
Lucy writes a note that shares that Renee is ugly and stupid. Lucy has other children sign the note if they agree and then gives the note to Renee.
incident report
Programs should always include a few ____________ in case of changes in space, weather, interest, or behaviours.
back up plans
What is behaviour?
Everything we do, say, and think.
What is the sandwich method we use when talking to parents/guardians
What does code Yellow mean
Runner
What additional check is required if a participant suffers a head injury?
Concussion report
Which of the following are examples of structured time?
a) Soccer game
b) Free colouring table
c) Outdoor playground free play
d) Craft activity
a and d
Why might some children struggle more with self-regulation?
Mental health or cognitive development differences, Temperament and personality, Modeled behaviour from others, Lack of opportunity to practice the skill
What department do we fall under?
Children services - After School
What does code blue mean
Medical emergency
Two boys get into a physical fight over a Pokémon card, both boys threw punches that landed on each others heads.
Incident report, Accident report x2, Concussion x2
True or False:
When planning programs, staff should consider age, interests, stage of development, weather, and transitions.
True
True or False:
Breaks should have a strict, set time limit.
False – Breaks should last as long as needed
Name all the "rights" when it comes to communication.
Right Time - outside of program
Right Place - private vs public
Right person - not involving people who do not need to be involved
Right Method - teams, email, phone etc.
What does code amber mean
Missing child
Colby accidently threw hula-hoop that hit the upper part of Violet’s forehead.
Accident report, Concussion checklist