Be safe
True or False: I can run in the classroom if I'm being really careful.
FALSE! Even if you're being careful, there's no reason to run inside the classroom.
True or False: It's never a good idea to repeat a rumor about someone.
TRUE! Minding your business is a good plan.
True or false: I don't need to take turns talking if I have something really cool and important to say.
FALSE! Everyone has cool things to say, that's why we take turns.
True or False: If I'm feeling wiggly, I should get a wobble stool so I can wiggle safely.
TRUE! That's why we got them.
True or False: I can always use other people's things without asking if we share a table group.
FALSE! Always ask first.
Name at least one example of what being safe looks like in the hallways.
Staying on the line, keeping hands to yourself, walking face-forward, etc.
True or False: If you're saying things to other people like "You're not smart enough to do this" or "You should just give up", are you respecting them?
FALSE! We would never want to say something like that to a friend.
True or False: I don't need to raise my hand or take turns if I really don't know how to do something, and I can't do it without help.
FALSE! It's okay if you're struggling, but other people probably are too, so you still need to take turns.
True or False: If I'm really in a hurry, I can leave my seat without pushing my chair in.
FALSE! That is not safe.
Is it kind to say "I missed seeing you over break! How are you?" (Yes or no)
Yes!
Name at least one example of what being safe looks like in the classroom
Following teacher directions, walking, using tools carefully, etc.
True or False: If you're saying things to YOURSELF like "You're not smart enough to do this" or "You should just give up", are you respecting yourself?
False! There's no reason to say things to yourself that you wouldn't say to someone you love.
Name the regular class activity where we sometimes DON'T need to raise our hand (but we still take turns)
Reading rotations, morning meeting
I know there are only supposed to be 3 people on the couch, but it looks like there's room, and I think I could still fit. Should I sit on the couch anyway?
No! You guys fight every time we try that.
Is it kind to say "Ew, your shirt looks really dirty and gross. Why are you wearing that?"
No! Not kind, not your business!
Name at least one example of what being safe looks like at recess.
Name at least one example of what it looks like to respect others
Not repeating rumors, taking people at their word, letting everyone have a bubble of space, etc.
Other people have been raising their hands, but I have something super important to say, so I blurt out without waiting. Am I respecting my classmates?
No, you are not respecting your classmates! How would you feel if someone interrupted you if you had been waiting patiently?
Is it ever okay to rock and wobble on the four-legged stools?
No! They're delicate.
What should you do if someone isn't kind to you?
Take some deep breaths and tell them how it makes you feel, then tell an adult if they continue
What should you do if you see another student being so unsafe that they might hurt themselves or someone else?
Tell an adult!
Name at least one example of what it looks like to respect yourself
Taking deep breaths, controlling your body, letting friends and adults know if you're having a tough day, etc.
I want to wobble but there are no more wobble stools left. What am I supposed to do?
There are enough for everyone, so one is probably hiding. You could ask someone for help looking for one, or you could get a cushion for your regular seat.
What should you do if you feel really angry and you have something mean to say to somebody?
Take some deep breaths, keep it to yourself, run it past an adult before you say it to another student