Listen
Engage and redirect
Set up the environment
Anticipate children's behavior
Position staff
Scan and count
Whenever children are leaving the classroom, use a name to face checklist or ensure teachers are checking the children's faces when counting children
All adults in the classroom have a clear line of vision of all the children. Teachers should face the children and there are clear paths in the classroom
Pay attention to the sounds, or lack thereof
Based on your understanding of your classroom children, you are able to know when or who to pay attention to.
Ensuring there are no blind spots in the classroom and keep a clear line of vision at all times
Join children in play to prevent situations from happening, for example, helping children resolve conflicts before it escalates
