Ready to learn
Your teacher is explaining directions, but you are confused. What should you do?
Raise your hand and ask for help
A classmate gives an answer you think is wrong. What should you do?
Share a different idea respectfully
You need to sharpen your pencil while the teacher is teaching. What should you do?
Follow the classroom pencil procedure
Your teacher asks everyone to line up. What should you do?
Walk calmly and follow expectations
Your partner needs help with an assignment. What should you do?
Encourage and help if allowed
Your friend starts talking while the teacher is giving directions. What is the best choice?
Tell them you will talk later and listen
Your group has different ideas for a project. What should you do?
Listen and choose a plan together
You borrow scissors from the supply station. What do you do when finished?
Return them to their spot
You see trash near your desk. What should you do?
Pick it up and throw it away
Everyone in your group should have a job. Why?
So everyone contributes
You finish your assignment early. What should you do?
Check your work and begin your next task
Your teammate disagrees with your idea. What should you do?
Explain your idea respectfully and listen
You accidentally spill water on the floor. What should you do?
Clean it up and tell the teacher if needed
During a classroom game, you get excited. What should you remember?
Move safely and follow rules
Your group finishes a project. What should you do?
Clean up and thank your teammates
You do not understand an assignment after reading the directions. What should you do first?
Reread directions and ask for help if needed
Someone in your group is quiet and has not shared an idea. What should you do?
Invite them to share their thoughts
The class is moving to a new activity. What should you do?
Clean up and transition quickly
You need to get something from across the room during independent work. What should you do?
Walk carefully and quietly
A teammate makes a mistake. What is the best response?
Help them fix it
You make a mistake during a class activity. What shows a growth mindset?
Learn from your mistake and try again
A classmate accidentally bumps into you in line. What is the respectful response?
Stay calm and handle it kindly
You notice supplies are left out after an activity. What should you do?
Help put them away
A classmate is making an unsafe choice. What should you do?
Make a safe choice and tell an adult if needed
Your classroom motto is “We are responsible, respectful, and ready to learn.” What does that mean?
We make choices that help everyone learn