Scenarios
Emma notices that Jack forgot to put his name on his paper. She wants to remind him, but the class is working quietly. What is the best way for Emma to remind Jack?
Quiet voice, kind tone, private reminder
(e.g., whispering, tapping the desk, or waiting until the teacher isn’t talking)
When you come into the classroom in the morning, what are the first things you should do?
Greet the teachers, you can greet each other too :), read the morning message, put your backpack away, and turn in hw if you have any
Where is our new classroom goal to spin the wheel? (student has to CALMLY find/read it to the class)
(student has to CALMLY find/read it to the class)
What are the expectations for going on the slides?
A. Go up the stairs and down the slide.
B. Climb up the slide to get to the top.
C. Run up the slide if no one is there.
D. Sit anywhere and slide however you want.
A. Go up the stairs and down the slide. ✅
How often should we treat teachers and classmates with respect?
Always
When independent work time begins, Leo suddenly remembers something funny from winter break and blurts it out to the class. What should Leo do instead of blurting?
Self-control, waiting, raising a hand, saving thoughts for later
How do we line up to leave our classroom? Why?
Hands to yourself, silent voices (bubble), facing forward (towards the teacher taking you), not running or rushing to a certain spot
Where can you put the dead dry erase markers in our class? (Student shows class)
Student shows class
Where do we line up to come inside from recess?
Sophia is working on her non-fiction book during our writing block. She wants help choosing a stronger ending, but the teachers are in the middle of a one-on-one conference with other students. Sophia starts to feel impatient because she really wants feedback right away.
Instead of continuing to work or trying out new ideas, Sophia just sits and waits without doing anything. She stares at her paper for 10 minutes without writing or thinking about possible endings.
What choice did Sophia make, and why wasn’t it the best one?
Importance of using time productively, Practicing independence and problem-solving, Thinking about strategies while waiting
When we come back from PE, we should sit quietly at our desk so we can hurry and get snack started.
True
You find a paperclip on the ground while the teacher is busy helping three other students. Should you...
A. Rush to a teacher and say, "I found a paperclip."
B. Set it on the teacher's desk and go back to your work
C. Leave it on the ground so the teacher can pick it up for later.
B. Set it on the teacher's desk and go back to your work
You are playing in the woods and another student takes your stick. What is a good way to work through losing your stick? (two correct answers)
A. Yell at the student and grab the stick back.
B. Take a deep breath and ask for the stick back using calm words.
C. Walk away to find another stick and keep playing.
D. Push the student or take their stick instead.
B. Take a deep breath and ask for the stick back using calm words. ✅
C. Walk away to find another stick and keep playing. ✅
Maya wants to play with Olivia during recess. When Olivia says she wants to play with someone else today, Maya feels upset. What is a friendly choice Maya can make?
Respecting others’ choices, handling disappointment, and kindness.
What is the one thing that goes in your desk at school and travels home and back the most?
A. Pencil
B. Homework folder
C. Lunchbox
D. Notebook
B. Homework folder
Where can you find bandaids in our classroom? What should you do after you use a bandaid? (Student calmly shows the class and demonstates)
Reminder: You are allowed to get your own bandaid if you notice you are bleeding and don't need adult help.
During recess, Sam is playing a game with classmates. When a teammate misses a pass and makes a bad kick, Sam yells, “Come on! That was bad!” The teammate feels upset and doesn’t want to keep playing.
What could Sam do instead to be a good teammate?
Using kind words and a calm voice
Encouraging others instead of yelling
Showing good sportsmanship
matter.
During partner work, Alex notices that Jordan forgot to write their name on their worksheet. Alex says, “You always forget your name! Write it now!” in a loud, sharp voice. Jordan feels upset and stops working.
What could Alex do instead to remind Jordan in a kind and respectful way?
Using a calm and friendly tone
Respecting peers’ feelings
Giving helpful reminders instead of commands
Remember: Using a harsh tone is like throwing a snowball at someone’s feelings—it might hurt, even if you didn’t mean it.
The teacher says it’s time to clean up and circle up for our morning meeting. What is the best choice?
Put away materials neatly, move quickly and quietly to the next activity.
When you hear the teacher ring the chime or say an attention-getting chant, what should you try to do within 15 seconds?
Freeze, quiet body, eyes on the teacher, ready to listen.
During recess, Ava is playing a game with classmates. Another student does something that hurts Ava’s feelings. Ava feels sad and upset. This is not the first time this classmate has hurt her feelings, and the teacher has already told Ava to let her know if it happens again.
Even though Ava remembers this, she doesn’t tell a teacher. She keeps playing, but her feelings are still hurt for the rest of recess.
What should Ava do when her feelings are hurt again by that same friend at recess?
Speaking up when a problem happens more than once
Understanding that telling a teacher helps them keep students safe
Knowing it’s okay—and important—to ask for help
Remember: If it keeps happening, it’s time to tell.
Finish this phrase: If you don't have anything nice to say,
don't say anything at all.