Observation

Children’s Literature Activity

Examine the cultural bias that might be present in books, toys, and materials in your program

Stages of Development Observation

Consider what developmental milestones have been met or need support as you observe a young infant, a mobile infant, and a toddler
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

Supervision in Action

Identify how indoor supervision strategies keep children safe
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

Exploring Safety: Examining Play Spaces

Observe the video and your own outdoor space
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

Play Spaces Activity

Observe safety features in outdoor spaces

Indoor Safety Checklist

Identify potential safety hazards in your classroom
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

What Would You Do Next?

Identify healthy habits and health risks
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

Active Supervision: Identifying Hot Spots

Map out your program space and pay attention to areas where problem behavior and/or injury occurs
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

Observing Environments Activity

Ask a trainer, coach, or family child care administrator to observe your learning environment and pay attention to areas where challenging behavior occurs
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator

Observing Environments Activity

Get feedback about an area of your classroom where you would like input from a coach or trainer
Required: Complete and review this document with your trainer, supervisor, or administrator
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