DESCRIPTION
This module presents the topic of a safe environment for children to learn and grow, which includes supervision during classroom times, transitions, outside, bathroom times, and naptime.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Describe staff-to-child ratios.
  • Identify appropriate classroom layout.
  • Identify tips for transitions and transition tracking.
  • Establish naptime routines.

HANDOUT
Supervision of Children Handout

RESOURCES
Books
Joseph J. Caruso  (author), M. Temple Fawcett (author), Leslie R. Williams (series editor). Supervision in Early Childhood Education (Early Childhood Education Series) 3rd Edition.

Articles
Active Supervision for Child Safety.
https://mybrightwheel.com/blog/active-supervision

Videos
Teacher-to-Child Ratios in Child Care Centers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMxC8M9AMt0

Supervising Children in Child Care Centers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PX4qfKuBI2s

Supervision
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyhgCTVLE3g

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Martin Luther College Courses
EDU9105 Early Childhood Basics I

EDU9106 Early Childhood Basics II

EDU9107 Early Childhood Basics III