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Active Supervision

Teachers and toddlers sitting in a classroom.Active supervision is the most effective strategy for creating a safe environment and preventing injuries in young children.

Resources here can help Head Start program staff learn how to monitor children’s locations and behaviors in a dynamic way. The collection provides strategies for staff to make sure children of all ages can learn by exploring their environments safely.

Zoning Outside

In this video, one educator communicates assigned zones to team members in an outdoor environment. Listen as the educator discusses zoning options with one of the team members.

Zoning in Mixed Age Group Environments

In this video, a Family Child Care Connects team member discusses with a family child care provider the setup of the STEAM area. Listen as they discuss the usefulness of adding a gate to the learning environment.

Zoning with 1 Adult

In this video, two different educators are zoning on their own. One educator is in an outdoor environment, and the other educator is a family child care provider. Watch to see how these educators implement zoning.

1-on-1 Zoning

In this video, two educators are zoning in a group care setting with toddlers. One of the educators is engaging in one-to-one zoning.

1-on-1 Zoning During Mealtime

In this video, two educators are zoning during mealtime with toddlers. One educator is engaging in one-on-one zoning as a part of a child’s individualization plan.

Actively Supervise

This video explores the second action in a culture of safety, Actively Supervise.

10 Actions to Create a Culture of Safety

The 10 actions to create a culture of safety are science-informed injury prevention strategies that prioritize children's safety and well-being. View this resource to read more and watch videos about each action.

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