Recess Expectations
You see a classmate sitting alone during recess. What is the right thing to do?
Invite them to join you or ask if they would like some company.
Your teacher is explaining something and you have a question. What should you do?
Raise your hand and wait until your teacher calls on you.
Someone in your group has a different idea than you. What should you do?
Listen to their idea respectfully and discuss which idea might work best.
You are frustrated because you don't understand your work. What is a good first step?
Take a breath, stay calm, and ask for help.
You are using your Chromebook/tablet for an assignment. What should you be doing?
Using it for the assigned activity and following your teacher's instructions.
You are playing a game and someone accidentally bumps into you. What should you do?
Stay calm, make sure everyone is okay, and don't immediately assume they did it on purpose.
You finish your work, but the rest of the class is still working. What should you do?
Check your work, read quietly, work on an assigned activity, or ask your teacher what you can do next.
A group member keeps getting distracted and isn't helping. You have already reminded them nicely. What should you do next?
Talk to the group member respectfully and, if the problem continues, ask the teacher for support rather than arguing.
Someone says something that makes you angry. What should you NOT do?
Yell, insult them, hit them, or say something hurtful.
You finish your assignment and want to play a game online while everyone else is working. What should you do?
Don't play. Check what you're supposed to do next or ask your teacher.
Someone wants to join your game, but your group already has a lot of players. What could you do?
Find a way to include them or help them find another activity rather than leaving them out.
Your friend starts talking to you while the teacher is giving instructions. What should you do?
Politely tell them that you need to listen and talk to them later.
Your group has divided up the jobs, but you finish your part early. What should you do?
Ask your group members if they need help instead of sitting around or distracting others.
You feel like you're getting too angry to think clearly. What could you do?
Pause, take some deep breaths, give yourself a moment, and ask for help if needed.
A friend asks you to give them your password. What should you do?
Never share your password. Passwords are private.
You and another student disagree about the rules of a game. What should you do?
Stop, talk calmly, and agree on the rules instead of arguing or yelling.
You don't understand the instructions for an activity. What should you do?
First reread the instructions and think about what you need. Then ask the teacher or another appropriate person for help.
One person in your group is doing all the work while everyone else is watching. What should you do?
Make sure everyone has a role and encourage everyone to contribute.
You are upset with a classmate. Which is better:
A) Give them the silent treatment all day
B) Yell at them
C) Calm down and talk about what happened respectfully
C — Calm down and talk about what happened respectfully.
You accidentally open a website or video that isn't appropriate for school. What should you do?
Close it immediately and tell your teacher if necessary. Don't share it with classmates.
You notice that a friend is getting upset during a recess game. What could you do?
Check on them, listen, and get an adult if they need more help.
You make a mistake in front of the class and feel embarrassed. What should you do?
Remember that mistakes are part of learning, stay positive, and try again.
Your group makes a mistake and your idea doesn't work. Someone says, “This is your fault!” What should you do?
Don't blame each other. Figure out what went wrong, learn from it, and work together to improve it.
You are having a really difficult day and your emotions feel too big to handle by yourself. What should you do?
Tell a trusted adult that you need support. Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
You are working on a group project and find a picture online that you want to use. What should you think about before using it?
Make sure it is appropriate for school and that you have permission/right to use it. Give credit when required.