Help Yourself
You forgot your pencil. What is the first thing you should do before asking the teacher?
Check the classroom supplies or politely ask to borrow one before asking the teacher.
A classmate drops all of their papers.
Help them pick up their papers.
You notice trash under your desk.
Pick it up and throw it away.
You quietly ask your elbow partner for help before asking the teacher.
Help Yourself
Your best friend asks to copy your homework.
Politely say no and offer to help them understand it instead.
You don't understand today's assignment. What should you try before saying, "I can't do it"?
Reread the directions, check your notes, and ask your elbow partner before asking the teacher.
Someone can't find the assignment on Google Classroom.
Show them where to find it instead of doing it for them.
Someone leaves the markers uncapped.
Cap the markers so they don't dry out.
You help clean up supplies that weren't yours.
Help Our Community
You accidentally bump into someone.
Apologize and make sure they're okay.
You were absent yesterday. Where should you look to find out what you missed?
Check with the attendance manager, one of your groupmates, and/or Google Classroom.
Your partner is confused during group work.
Explain the directions or your thinking instead of giving the answers.
Your table finishes first.
Clean your area and make sure supplies are organized.
You make fun of another student because they answered incorrectly.
None. This does not follow any classroom expectation.
You see someone writing on a desk.
Encourage them to stop or let the teacher know if needed.
You finish your work early. What should you do?
Begin your early finisher task or quietly read until the next direction.
A new student joins your class.
Welcome them, answer questions, and help them learn the classroom routines.
The Wellness Station is running low on supplies.
Tell the Wellness Manager or the teacher.
You remind your group to stay on task.
Help Others (and it also helps the classroom community).
You notice a classmate sitting alone looking upset.
Be kind, check on them if appropriate, or let an adult know if you're concerned.
You didn't do well on a quiz. What should you do next?
Reflect on your mistakes, ask questions, and make a plan to improve.
A student is being called a rude name.
Don't join in. Speak respectfully and get an adult if the situation needs help.
Why should everyone help take care of the classroom?
Because we all share the classroom, and everyone benefits when it's clean, organized, and ready for learning.
You encourage a classmate who is frustrated.
Help Others
Your teacher is helping another student, but you have a question.
Continue working, use your resources, ask your elbow partner if appropriate, and wait patiently until the teacher is available.