Expected and Unexpected Behaviors
What kind of thoughts will your teacher have about you if you are doing unexpected behaviors in class?
Uncomfortable
It is time for shared reading and Marissa is looking out the window and thinking about recess instead of looking at her teacher and thinking about the book. Is she following the group plan?
No
Name one thing that would make your teacher feel disappointed
Not doing homework, not listening, not following group plan, etc.
What 3 things can you do to help make a smart guess?
look, listen, think
Joseph wants to have pizza for lunch. When he gets to the lunchroom there is no pizza. Name one thing he would do if he had stuck thinking.
Yell, cry, stomp his feet, etc.
Name 2 unexpected behaviors during lunch
standing on the table, sharing food with friends, leaving your tray on the table when finished, etc.
What do your friends feel about you when you are not following the group plan?
Have uncomfortable thoughts about you
How would you feel if you did not get the birthday present you wanted.
Sad or disappointed
How can you make a smart guess and figure out what page you are supposed to be on in your math book without interrupting your teacher or friends?
Look at a friend, look up at the whiteboard, etc.
Mary wants to play on the slide at recess. Her teacher announces that it is raining and the class will have indoor recess. Name one thing Mary could do if she has flexible thinking.
Pick a game to play in the classroom, use positive self-talk (I will play on the slide tomorrow), etc.
Is it expected or unexpected to argue with your teacher?
Unexpected
What kind of thoughts does your teacher have about you when you are following the group plan in class?
Comfortable
Where do you think thoughts?
In your brain
Which of these is not important when making a smart guess: looking with your eyes, staying in your seat, listening with your ears
staying in your seat
You are walking in the hallway. Brendan starts yelling because he is not the line leader. Is he using stuck or flexible thinking?
Stuck thinking
Name one hidden rule when riding the bus
Any rule that would not be written down or told to students explicitly (don't take your clothes off)
Name one way you can find out the group plan if you come to class late
Watch a friend, ask the teacher, listen
Do people have the same feelings about situations?
Sometimes but not always
The teacher pointed to "math" on the classroom schedule; held up a math book; and said, "everyone sit down". Matt lined up at the door to go to lunch. Did he make a smart or a wacky guess?
Wacky guess
What might happen if you use stuck thinking with your friends and insist on playing only games you want to play
They might get mad or not want to play with you anymore, etc.
What is a hidden rule?
Any rule that is not written down or explicitly told. It is a rule you learn by watching, listening, and using background knowledge
What will happen if you are not following the group plan on the school bus?
You will get in trouble
How can you change someone's thoughts about you?
Change your behavior
If you are making wacky guesses all day at school how will your teacher and classmates feel about you?
Will start getting annoyed with you because you are not looking, listening, and thinking.
Name one reason it is important to have flexible thinking skills at school
Teacher will be happy, friends will want to play with you, etc.