Deck 14: Promoting Safe Practices Through Effective Classroom Management

Question 1

A teacher who helps a toddler place shape blocks into a puzzle and periodically looks up to scan the remainder of the room,make eye contact,and smile at other children who are playing is likely doing which of the following?

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

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Where are more bus fatalities likely to occur?

A)The danger zone immediately surrounding the bus.
B)In the street when crossing.
C)At the site of the collision.
D)Inside the bus from overturns.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Which of the following is not a good policy for supporting safety during arrival and departure?

A)deliver young children directly to the teacher
B)allow children to be dropped off or picked up during an emergency evacuation or lockdown,only under the direction of a public safety official.
C)release children to go home with other children without a written consent,only if you know the parents are friends.
D)do not allow children to be dropped off or picked up when the program is conducting an emergency evacuation or lockdown.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Dividing the children's play area into zones is helpful during outside playtime that is:

A)supervised by more than one teacher.
B)supervised by only one teacher.
C)comprised of mixed age groups.
D)unsupervised.

Question 5

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)reduces the potential for mistakes
C)supports bonding and familiarity
D)does not allow children to get to know other teachers and children.

Question 6

Schedules for toddlers include all except:

A)introduce longer blocks of playtime.
B)allow children to be more self-directed.
C)move children from one activity to the next as a group
D)are designed for a group of childrenrather than individual schedules.

Question 7

Inviting children and families to the center prior to the child attending is a good practice because

A)teachers can judge whether the child is going to be a safety problem and be prepared.
B)teachers can introduce classroom safety practices
C)teachers can assure families that the teachers have sole responsibility for safety in the classroom.
D)teachers can determine whether families practice safety rules at home.

Question 8

If a child is absent without notification what is the recommended teacher approach?

A)Call the family to ask about the reason for the absence.
B)Wait to see if the child is absent more than one day then contact the family.
C)Inform the director to record the absence.
D)When the child returns remind the family that you prefer notifications in the future.

Question 9

All of the following are important for ensuring children's daily safety except:

A)reviewing the environment for safety every day.
B)implementing a predictable schedule.
C)managing unanticipated events.
D)increasing the number of transitions and planning fewer blocks of playtime.

Question 10

When planning outdoor activities,teachers are responsible for all except:

A)Supervising children for safety
B)Encouraging children to be quiet at least part of the time
C)Teaching children the rules for safe and acceptable play
D)Selecting appropriate and interesting activities

Question 11

A teacher who is considering safe and smooth arrival times in a preschool group will:

A)plan child-directed activities at arrival time.
B)plan an interesting whole group activity during arrival time.
C)provide books and magazines to read.
D)plan for outdoor play during arrival time.

Question 12

If children respond with frustration during a block of playtime because they don't want to transition,what should a teacher do?

A)Plan additional transitions throughout the day so children become more familiar with them.
B)Plan fewer large blocks of playtime.
C)Move gradually into the transition by directing small groups of children to clean up.
D)Set consequences for children who do not cooperate during transition time.

Question 13

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)Do not release a child to an older sibling under any circumstances.
D)Know what to do if no authorized person comes to pick-up a child.

Question 14

All of the following animals should be avoided in children's settings because they can carry salmonella except:

A)turtles.
B)baby chicks.
C)frogs.
D)guinea pigs.

Question 15

What is the earliest age a child can be out of sound supervision for short periods of time according to NAEYC?

A)Infants
B)Toddlers
C)Preschoolers
D)School age

Question 16

All of the following information should be available to families when children are transported on fieldtrips except:

A)The destination of the fieldtrip
B)The departure and return times
C)The child cannot go if he/she weighs less than 50 lbs.
D)The qualifications of the driver

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true about daily schedules designed as an important safety procedure in child care?

A)Daily schedules should become more individualized as children become older.
B)Daily schedules should be designed for the larger group in the infant room.
C)Daily schedules should discourage children from being self-directed.
D)Once children learn the routine of the daily schedule they are able to be more self-directed.

Question 18

If two teachers are working together to provide consistent supervision of a class of 16 - 18 children,those children are probably

A)Infants
B)Toddlers
C)Preschoolers
D)School-age

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true regarding the safety of bus transportation for preschool children according to research?

A)School buses should be discouraged for preschool age children.
B)School buses are safer than any other form of motor vehicle.
C)School buses are safer than vans,but not safer than cars.
D)School buses are not as safe as vans or cars.

Question 20

Which of the following safety statements is not accurate for water activities?

A)Children should wash their hands when they are finished playing in water.
B)Place water for infants and toddlers in shallow containers.
C)Use wading pools in the summer to help children learn about sink and float concepts.
D)Ensure that the floor does not get slippery.

Question 21

Safety topics for school-age children might include all of the following except:

A)How to be a safe passenger in the car
B)How to safely use matches
C)How to call 911 for help
D)How to safely use e-mail and the Internet

Question 22

A teacher should do which of the following if a parent involved in a custody battle with the other custodial parent asks the teacher to restrict access to the child?

A)Avoid being drawn into family disagreements and explain that the school setting is a safe and neutral area for the child.
B)Take each situation individually and determine which parent is more stable.
C)Develop a relationship with external professionals involved in the matter and listen to their advice.
D)Record their request in writing before following through with their request.

Question 23

When comparing the safety needs of preschoolers to toddlers:

A)preschool children are growing in their ability to understand and learn safety messages.
B)managing for safety is the same for preschoolers and toddlers.
C)preschoolers require more supervision than toddlers.
D)both preschoolers and toddlers develop intense social play that requires close supervision.

Question 24

The first step in implementing safe management practices is:

A)managing attendance records.
B)ensuring that families are practicing similar safety procedures at home.
C)planning suitable and safe activities.
D)reinforcing safety messages through practice.

Question 25

Which of the following is a recommended safety guidance strategy to take with an infant who is grabbing?

A)Remove him/her to a crib to distract from grabbing.
B)Introduce him/her to gentle touching.
C)Remove what is being grabbed.
D)Say "no" sternly.

Question 26

Imagine you are a teacher and you observe a child being transported without an appropriate car restraint or seat belt.What should you do first?

A)Notify the family immediately about the safety concern and help them resolve the situation.
B)Call the police.
C)Notify the director.
D)Check to see if it happens a second time.

Question 27

If a problem behavior occurs,management for toddlers should include all of the following except:

A)firmly stating "stop."
B)briefly stating why.
C)providing an alternative.
D)removing for time-out.

Question 28

Which of the following approaches would help teach a safety message to a misbehaving toddler?

A)Remove the child to time-out for time to cool down.
B)Model the safe choice while stating it,so the toddler can connect words to the meaning.
C)Punish inappropriate behavior consistently.
D)Talk to the toddler after he does something wrong so he feels encouraged.

Question 29

Special situations that may require the use of professional experience and common sense to appropriately supervise children include all of the following except:

A)Outdoor play
B)Field trips
C)Substitutes or visitors
D)Complicated family matters

Question 30

Teachers reinforce safety messages with all of the following strategies except:

A)Making safety messages a part of daily lessons.
B)Discussing safety issues that children encounter in their lives.
C)Planning a discussion of safety rules every fall in circle time.
D)Using teachable moments.