Social and Behavioral: Playground Supervision

Active monitoring is the best way to supervise the area and the children. True False

True

All playground supervisors should be included in the development of a playground supervision plan. True False

True

Because arguments, confrontation and fights can - and do - often happen on the playground, supervisors must prepare to deal with conflict. True False

True

It is important that playground supervisors consider the general layout and location of the playground. True False

True

Supervisors should check for inadequate levels of surfacing materials, especially around slides, swings, and high-use areas. True False

True

A supervision plan is not essential to effective playground supervision. True False

False

Checking for hazards on and around the play area is not a critical concern for playground supervisors. True False

False

There is little reason to closely supervise students when they play on playgrounds. True False

False

Working together means chatting with students or colleagues. True False

False