Preschool Mental Health Scale Preschool Mental Health Scale Family Cohort Name First Last Date - must be mm/dd/yyyy format MM slash DD slash YYYY Email A. TransitionsA. Transitions1. Transitions between activities are smooth yet unregimented. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Transitions are handled in a planned manner. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Transitions are quick and flexible enough for the developmental level of the children. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 4. Prior to transitions, subsequent activities are set up and ready to go. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 5. During transitions, enough staff is present and helping. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 6. During transitions, staff provide children individual support and flexibility as needed. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 7. During transitions, staff actively interact with children in order to facilitate smooth transitions or continued learning. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True B. DIRECTIONS & RULESB. DIRECTIONS & RULES1. Staff encourages appropriate behavior. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Staff expresses clear directions and behavioral expectations and provides appropriate follow-through on instructions. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 4. Rules, directions and expectations are developmentally appropriate. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 5. Staff uses positive classroom management techniques to manage children’s behaviors. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 6. Staff uses redirection appropriately to manage challenging behaviors. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True C. STAFF AWARENESSC. STAFF AWARENESS1. Staff is aware of potential behavioral challenges before they escalate, and staff intervenes appropriately. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Staff physically circulates around the room. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Staff appears constantly aware of the entire class, even when working with smaller groups or individual students. Staff is able to attend to many activities and tasks simultaneously and shift focus of attention at ease. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True D. STAFF AFFECTD. STAFF AFFECT1. Staff smile and engage with children and families. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Staff seems to be having fun, and appear to enjoy the children and/or teaching the children new skills. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Staff is active and energetic, not lethargic. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True F. STAFF-CHILD INTERACTIONSF. STAFF-CHILD INTERACTIONS1. Staff initiates conversations with children. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Staff addresses children at eye level and in a clear and understandable manner. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Staff actively listens to children with attention. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 4. Staff interactions with children are positive, without fussing or arguing. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 5. Staff interactions with children are affectionate and warm. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 6. Staff does or says things to help children feel accepted and special. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 7. Staff shows positive facial affect towards children. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 8. Staff is respectful of children. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 9. Staff is fair to children. Staff does not repeatedly reprimand certain children for behaviors that others exhibit without comment. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True G. TEACHING FEELINGS & PROBLEM-SOLVINGG. TEACHING FEELINGS & PROBLEM-SOLVING1. Staff capitalizes on opportunities to talk about feelings. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Staff helps children label their own feelings. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Staff helps children to express their feelings to others verbally, rather than by using physical means. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 4. Staff actively encourages/facilitates positive interactions between children. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 5. Staff uses a variety of positive methods (e.g., offering behavioral choices, encouraging good problem-solving skills, or modeling appropriate behaviors) to promote prosocial behaviors. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 6. Staff actively promotes children’s use of language to prevent/negotiate conflicts. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 7. When conflicts arise, staff helps children devise their own solutions to peers conflicts. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 8. When conflicts arise, staff discusses with the children a variety of alternative solutions for their disagreements. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True H. INDIVIDUALIZED & DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PEDAGOGYH. INDIVIDUALIZED & DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PEDAGOGY1. Staff promotes learning through developmentally appropriate practices. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Staff seems to know each child’s developmental strengths and needs and individualizes expectations and interactions accordingly * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Staff provides children with individualized support. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 4. Staff actively facilitates children’s social development. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 5. Staff actively supports children’s play. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 6. Activities are of an appropriate duration, pace, variability, and level of stimulation to maintain children’s attention. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True I. CHILD INTERACTIONSI. CHILD INTERACTIONS1. Children appear to be happy and well adjusted. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 2. Children are involved, well behaved, cooperative, and attentive. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 3. Children interact well with staff. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True 5. Children appear to be developing independence, creativity, and adaptive coping skills. * Required Never or Not True Sometimes or Somewhat Moderately Frequent or True Often or Very True Consistently or Completely True