Should I or shouldn’t I? (Teacher edition)
Eat all the spaghetti toppings from the team party before anyone else arrives.
❌ Shouldn’t I – It’s disrespectful and inconsiderate to take shared food before others get a chance.
Imitate my student’s voice when he/she annoys me.
❌ Shouldn’t I – It’s mocking and can hurt the student’s self-esteem.
A visual support we commonly use in TOMA sessions.
What are the math manipulatives, number line, fraction bars
Time of day when I feel most productive is at 9:00 AM
Who is Teacher Camille?
My student’s dog's name is Turtle
Who is Teacher Beth
Ask if my co-teacher’s boyfriend is black when she tells me he is from America
❌ Shouldn’t I – That’s invasive, irrelevant, and could be perceived as discriminatory.
Ask for my student’s older brother/sister’s number because I find them attractive.
❌ Shouldn’t I – It’s a major boundary violation and highly inappropriate.
In the Slingerland Program, FWAS means?
What is "form with arm swing"
The strategy I use when things get stressful at work is to pretend to look at a camera, like Jim Halpert from The Office. "Breaking the 4th Wall"
Who is Teacher Inah?
My student's dream job is to work for NASA
Who is Teacher Carlos
Give my drink to another teacher to try, even though I already tasted it and thought it tasted like gasoline?"
❌ Shouldn’t I – It’s unhygienic and not respectful of others’ preferences.
Create rapport with my students and treat each one equally.
✅ Should I – Building positive relationships and showing fairness fosters trust, respect, and better learning outcomes.
Name at least 6 structure words used in VV and describe them
The 12 structure words are: what, size, color, number, shape, where, movement, mood, background, perspective, when, and sound
My favorite weekend activity is lightsaber training
Who is Teacher Marielle
My most memorable student once told me his balls are itchy
Who is Teacher Anya
Be respectful, clean up after myself, and be on time.
✅ Should I – These are expected workplace behaviors that help everyone work better together.
Reward a student with a sticker or token from the center.
✅ Should I – Encouraging positive behavior with approved rewards can motivate students and reinforce learning.
Situation:Cisco is doing his homework when his phone buzzes with a message from his friend inviting him to play an online game. He wants to play, but he hasn’t finished his assignment, which is due tomorrow.
What executive function skill does Cisco need to use here?
What is Response Inhibition
"Party Rock Anthem" song plays every time I finish my reports on time
Who is Teacher Janelle
A fun fact about one of my students is that she is a Genshin Impact cosplayer
Who is Teacher Miko
Ask to switch students with another teacher just because I find the student challenging.
❌ Shouldn’t I – Avoiding difficult students doesn’t model professionalism; instead, seek support and strategies.
Agree with my student’s mom when she tells me her daughter is a brat, and give examples.
❌ Shouldn’t I – It’s unprofessional; focus on constructive feedback, not name-calling.
Name the five concepts “We Thinkers” Volume 1 (by Michelle Garcia Winner)
"Thinking Thoughts and Feeling Feelings", "The Group Plan", "Thinking with Your Eyes", "Body in the Group", and "Whole Body Listening"
My brain’s superhero name during sessions, is Spiderman
Who is Teacher Enzo?
My student said I looks 40 years old
Who is Teacher Jenny?