Deck 14: Promoting Safe Practices Through Effective Classroom Management

Question 1

Teacher Jan in helping a toddler place shape blocks into a puzzle.She looks up periodically to scan the remainder of the room,make eye contact,and smile at other children who are playing.She is likely doing which of the following?

A)Failing to position herself/himself appropriately.
B)Attending to the needs of the individual but not the group.
C)Maintaining attention for safe supervision between the individual and the group.
D)Relying on another adult in the classroom to maintain safe supervision.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Safety messages appropriate for preschool children include which of the following EXCEPT?

A)How to follow the teacher's directions to evacuate the room in case of emergency.
B)How to stay home alone and prepare a safe lunch.
C)How to keep away from matches and strange animals.
D)How to get down,take cover,and hold on in case of earthquake.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which statement best defines "sight and sound supervision?"

A)Teachers must be able to both see and hear children at all times.
B)Teachers must train children to look at and listen to their instructions at all times.
C)Children must be able to both see and hear the children at all times.
D)Children must be able to respond to "1-2-3,eyes and ears on me" spoken by the teacher.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Attendance should be taken at these times:

A)At arrival,whenever the group moves to and from another location.
B)When the majority of the children have arrived,and at group time.
C)Following the first meal of the day,and periodically thereafter.
D)At arrival and at group time.

Question 5

A good strategy when supervising outdoor play time includes:

A)Understanding that teachers need to use this time as a "break" to re-energize.
B)Recognizing that the adult to child ratio allows for some down time when teachers can anticipate that someone else is watching.
C)Recognizing that children need a chance to play freely without the constraints of supervision.
D)Clarifying roles such as assigning each teacher to supervise a zone of the play area.

Question 6

Where are more bus fatalities likely to occur?

A)When children are climbing the steps into the bus.
B)The 10 foot danger zone immediately surrounding the bus.
C)The 10 foot danger zone in front of the bus.
D)Inside the bus from overturns.

Question 7

Routines that guide children during the school day include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Responding to the "clean up" song by stopping play,putting toys away,going to circle.
B)Organizing the schedule around periods of active and quiet play.
C)Washing hands,sitting at the table,waiting for everyone to sit before eating.
D)Arriving at school,greeting the teacher,hanging up coat,washing hands,going to play.

Question 8

A carefully designed departure routine benefits safety because:

A)It allows children to keep playing till the last minute.
B)It gives time for teachers to organize materials to send home.
C)It reminds everyone to pick up their coats and say good-bye.
D)It helps teachers focus on releasing children only to the authorized adult.

Question 9

All of the following are important safety practices for arrival and departure EXCEPT:

A)Children must be delivered to,and picked up from,the teacher or bus driver.
B)Children may not be dropped off or picked up during an emergency drill.
C)Children may be released only to the custodial parent or other authorized adult.
D)Children may be dropped off and allowed to run into the classroom.

Question 10

Kelsey is preparing to teach a toddler age class.Which of the following safety statements is not correct information for her to consider as she plans to teach this age group?

A)Be sure furniture is sturdy and won't tip over as children pull themselves to standing.
B)Approach safety the same as for infants.
C)Provide open play spaces and plenty of time for toddlers to explore without undue restrictions.
D)Provide opportunity for independence,but stay close and be ready to intervene when needed.

Question 11

Teacher Zay has been asked by Alan,Oscar's dad,to record observations of Alan's ex-wife when she drops Oscar off at preschool.Zay has developed a good relationship with Alan,and does all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Zay explains that the school is a safe and neutral place for children.
B)Zay tells Alan that it is best if teachers are not drawn into family issues.
C)Zay clarifies that this is not an appropriate teacher activity.
D)Zay suggests that it might work best if he sent such observations by email.

Question 12

Teachers supervise children using all the strategies below EXCEPT:

A)Positioning oneself so the children are in view.
B)Being able to see the doors at all times.
C)Looking up from the computer periodically to view the classroom.
D)Periodically walking round and changing position.

Question 13

Strategies for managing the safety needs of children with special needs or those who are learning English include all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Anticipating that the children will follow others when needed.
B)Using direct and clear language supplemented by gestures.
C)Using books and pictures to communicate safety practices.
D)Engaging with families to help teach importance classroom safety practices.

Question 14

Which statement below best defines classroom routines?

A)Repeating the same lesson plan every 8 weeks.
B)Using the same curriculum activities every year.
C)Sticking to the order of activities described in a curriculum guide.
D)Developing rhythms,patterns,and habits that are followed each day.

Question 15

Which statement best describes how team teachers coordinate supervision?

A)Deciding who will supervise the class while the other organizes materials.
B)Assigning one teacher to supervise by sight while the other supervises by sound.
C)Each teacher supervises where he or she is needed.
D)Dividing supervision by zone of the room,or assigning one to an activity while the other observes the full group.

Question 16

Which of these describes an inappropriate practice related to transitions?

A)Plan many transitions so children become familiar with the process.
B)Plan large blocks of play time and keep transitions to a minimum.
C)Move gradually into the transition by directing small groups of children to clean up.
D)Give children a 5-minute warning to prepare them to transition.

Question 17

Assigning children to specific teachers does all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Clarifies who is ultimately responsible for the care and security of each individual child.
B)Requires the other teacher to focus only on his or her assigned children.
C)Helps parents know who to communicate with when changes are needed for the child's care.
D)Reduces potential for mistakes that could cause safety concerns.

Question 18

Which of the following does NOT apply in regards to releasing a child from your care?

A)Do not release a child to anyone who displays behaviors that could endanger the child.
B)Do not release a child to anyone you do not know without checking the identification.
C)If no authorized person comes to pick-up the child,you may release a child to a person the child knows.
D)Know what to do if no authorized person comes to pick-up a child.

Question 19

Enrollment routines include which of the following:

A)Using evidence-based practices when planning curriculum.
B)Using evidence-based practices,gathering information,and orienting families.
C)Advertising for enrollment at the same time every year.
D)Using the same enrollment advertisements each year.

Question 20

Safety practices for infants requires special attention to all of the following EXCEPT:

A)Cleaning high chairs and cribs daily so any child can use them.
B)Placing infants on their back to sleep with no toys or blankets in the crib.
C)Talking and singing to help infants associate the sound of language with positive and safe relationships.
D)Checking the environment consistently to remove choking hazards.

Question 21

Keisha's grandmother arrives to pick her up and although she is not on the approved list,Keisha is very excited about seeing her,so you can allow her to take Keisha with her.

Question 22

Curriculum activities are not a concern for those with food allergies.

Question 23

Reducing the number of transitions can help with classroom management.

Question 24

Transitions always cause disruptions and confusion.

Question 25

Safety management strategies used with children who have special needs are not appropriate for typically developing children.

Question 26

Safety management should not get in the way of normal development.

Question 27

Vans are used for transporting young children and are highly recommended in most states.

Question 28

Effective classroom management includes planning and teaching about safety.

Question 29

When developing a schedule for infants,teachers should make sure that all of the children are sleeping at the same time,so that naps are not disturbed.

Question 30

Sight and sound supervision requires that teachers consistently walk around the room and change positions.

Question 31

Safety messages are most effective if they are relevant and meaningful to children's experiences.

Question 32

Providing child-directed activities at arrival and departure time promotes smoother and more organized transitions.

Question 33

It is appropriate to leave preschool children on their own for short periods of time.

Question 34

Reassuring children that they are safe,requires that teachers are accessible and responsive to them.

Question 35

Teachers should count the children in their classroom once a day,prior to lunchtime.

Question 36

Teachers can anticipate that school-age children will use safe behaviors.

Question 37

Routines contribute to safety in the classroom.

Question 38

Classroom safety management strategies are put in place before children enter the classroom.

Question 39

Guidance and discipline use essentially the same teaching approaches.

Question 40

No special supervision approaches are required for teachers who team-teach.