Preschool Classroom Supervision

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Required staff-to-child ratio in a preschool classroom

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10:1

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How to ensure awareness of the number of children present in the classroom

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Frequent counting, compare to attendance log and attendance board, announce number and changes out loud.

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Definition of 'scan and count' and its timing

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Frequent scanning of the entire room and counting of children, especially at transition times.

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Importance of announcing counts out loud

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To check and verify with other staff.

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Staff positioning in the classroom

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Staff should position themselves to prevent children from harm and stay close to children who may need additional support.

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Purpose of the attendance board

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It shows how many and which kids are in attendance and if any are out of the room.

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Verbal communication when taking or delivering a child to or from a room

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Announce out loud the child’s name and what is happening.

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Importance of announcing changes to the attendance board

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To check and verify with other staff.

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Reason for arranging furniture in a specific way in the classroom

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To ensure all children can be visible and no sight lines are obstructed.

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Importance of anticipating children’s behavior in active supervision

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To help staff prepare and respond to children’s actions.