Classroom Basics
What are the three rules of the water station?
1. One student drinking at a time.
2. You may only refill during lunch and recess
3. Your bottle must stay there unless at recess, lunch, or PE.
What are the 4 S's of a line in the quiet zones?
1. Straight
2. Silent
3. Single file
4. Self-controlled
Bonus: ALWAYS in number order
You need to sharpen your pencil while Ms.Bunch is teaching. What should you do?
Raise your hand with a peace sign and wait for Ms.Bunch to say yes or no.
If you have something to say during a lesson, you should always _______ first.
Raise your hand.
To be a 4th grade star, always ______ before going to lunch.
Wait at the circle to be dismissed.
Which hand should always be on the rail when walking up and down the stairs?
Right hand.
It is SUPER important that we are being safe on the stairs. We should NEVER slide down the railing or run down the steps.
How should you enter the classroom after lunch, recess, or specials?
Quietly. Look at the board for any directions or bell work.
Your partner is talking while you are trying to work. What should you do?
Ask them nicely to stop and state your feelings.
"Can we talk about this at recess or lunch? I really need quiet to focus. Thank you!"
Bonus! If they continue, ask Ms.Bunch to move to a quieter spot.
What are the three things we should do while doing a turn and talk?
1. Listen
2. Make eye contact
3. Talk when it's your turn
To be a 4th grade star, you should always ________ before going to the restroom.
Sign out
How should we treat our supplies?
Gently, you are not the Hulk!
Replace caps and put supplies where they go when you are done
You should never break pencils, erasers, or other supplies on purpose.
True or false: You ALWAYS need to ask Ms.Bunch before getting out of your seat.
False.
When you need to ask: Before leaving the classroom (bathroom or nurse), or while I am teaching.
When you don't need to ask: During independent work/group work.
You finish your assignment early. What should you do next?
Find something from the challenge folder!
Once you finish that, you can read, draw, or do iready/boost.
When do we write in our planner?
Every morning! This is where we will write our important events and homework.
To be a 4th grade star, you should do your class job _________
Everyday! And mark it off on the job board.
(This affects your pay at the end of the week)
What are 3 things we should NOT have in our desk?
1. Trash
2. Loose Papers
3. Toys/fidgits
4. Loose papers
5. Handheld pencil sharpeners
True or false: You can chat with your friends when moving from activity to activity.
False.
Transitions should be quiet and quick.
You don't understand the directions. What should you do?
Re-read the directions to yourself and think through what they are saying.
Then ask Ms.Bunch to clarify/reexplain.
What are the three voice levels we use in class?
0- no voices at all (when Ms.Bunch is talking or independent work)
1- whisper (group work)
2- calm voice (games)
To be a 4th grade star, you should always return your chromebook ________ and ____________
1. In your number spot
2. Plug it in
True or false: Ms.Bunch uses Dojo points to reward good behavior. You can use these points to buy cool rewards.
True! Some examples of fun rewards are picking a special chair for the day, a prize box, and gaming time with a friend.
I can also take away points. If you receive 3 strikes in a day, you will need to bring home a commitment worksheet for your parents to sign and return.
What should we do after every activity?
Clean up our area.
You make a joke that hurts another student's feelings. What is the responsible thing to do?
Apologize and don't make that joke anymore.
"I am so sorry; I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I won't say that anymore."
What should you do after Ms.Bunch does an attention grabber?
(bell, caps, or call and response)
Stop what you are doing, turn your voice off, look at me.
To be a 4th grade star, you should be ______ and ________ during dismissal.
1. Quiet
2. Seated