If a substitute is supervising a recess period, which action is recommended?

If a substitute is supervising a recess period, which action is recommended?

• A. Leave students unattended for moments
• B. Escort the students to the playground and supervise them while they play
• C. Go inside to grade papers
• D. Dismiss students immediately

Answer: (B)

Supervision during recess is about keeping students safe and within sight. Escorting them to the playground and staying with them while they play allows you to quickly notice hazards, intervene in rough or unsafe behavior, and make sure equipment rules are followed. Your presence helps prevent kids from wandering off and lets you manage any issues as they arise, maintaining a calm, safe play environment. Tasks like grading papers pull you away from the group and reduce your ability to respond to injuries or conflicts, and dismissing students early disrupts the routine and safety checks that recess requires. So the best choice is to accompany the students to the playground and supervise them while they play.

Supervision during recess is about keeping students safe and within sight. Escorting them to the playground and staying with them while they play allows you to quickly notice hazards, intervene in rough or unsafe behavior, and make sure equipment rules are followed. Your presence helps prevent kids from wandering off and lets you manage any issues as they arise, maintaining a calm, safe play environment. Tasks like grading papers pull you away from the group and reduce your ability to respond to injuries or conflicts, and dismissing students early disrupts the routine and safety checks that recess requires. So the best choice is to accompany the students to the playground and supervise them while they play.