My Gym Do - Don't

Which is an example of giving specific praise of an effort.

• You did great waiting your turn and cheering for your friends.

• I really like your hair today.

• Good job!

Giving equal time, equal fairness, and equal attention to all children is extremely important.

• True

• False

To whom do you need to ensure you say hi and goodbye in the gym?

• Parents and kids

• Everybody

• Just the kids

Teachers typically have quite a bit to discuss during class, so you may need to have fairly long conversations with the other teacher during class

• True

• False

Which is an acceptable time to sit down during a younger My Gym class?

• During Explore

• During Coming In

• During Independent Time (formally known as Separation Time), if no children are getting away

It is important to give parents positive encouragement too.

• True

• False

When is the best time to discuss a misunderstanding/disagreement with another teacher about a class or the program?

• As soon as it happens

• Between classes or during post-shift review

• At the Weekly Meeting

Siblings are allowed on the floor only during “Coming-In” time.

• True

• False

Which statement is true?

• It is important to know both the parents’ and kids’ names in classes.

• I should focus on only the kid’s names; the parents’ names aren’t important.

• It is not expected that I learn the kids’ names; there are too many.

Which is a way to talk with a parent while keeping safety a priority?

• Ask the parent to help you watch the gym.

• Don’t talk to the parents; it is too distracting.

• Position yourself to see the entire gym and keep watching the kids while you talk to the parent.