What do I do if I need to sharpen my pencil but I can't find my sharpener?
Raise my hand and ask Mr. G if I can go to the bin at the front of the room and sharpen my pencil.
How do I get Mr. G's attention?
Raise my hand
What is a Brain Break?
What is it NOT?
A short 5 minute break to "reset" our brains so that we can learn better.
Scientists say that exercise and movement helps with learning!
It is NOT a time to stand or sit with your friends in the corner of the room.
What happens first if I chose to break a classroom rule or expectation?
Mr. G will remind you what you need to be doing or should've have done in that situation.
What does ADM mean in math class?
Always be Doing Math!
What should I do when the bell rings for recess or lunch?
Clean up my desk space and wait for Mr. G to dismiss you.
What is the sign to symbol silently that you need to go to the washroom AND get a drink of water?
Crossed fingers and a "W".
How do you get a Kindness Ticket?
If you notice a classmate has done something kind, you can get a ticket and fill one out for them.
You can win a prize by doing kind things in class and being recognized for that from another classmate.
What do you do if you accidentally hurt someone's feelings?
Apologize to them and make sure it doesn't happen again.
The bussers are getting ready to leave at the end of the day before we go home?
Check to see if you have a class job to complete.
Stack your chair on your desk.
Done?
- Ask Mr. G to play Spellie, Silent Ball, Hangman, etc.
- Talk quietly with a friend.
Where are extra supplies located in the classroom? For example, extra pencils, erasers, glue sticks.
At the front of the room in the black bins.
What are the three things you should NOT interrupt Mr. G for during a lesson?
- Go fill my water bottle.
- Ask a friend a question.
- Grab a piece of blank paper to draw.
- Grab paper towel.
- Throw something in the garbage or recycling.
Name 3 of our Classroom Rules.
1. Take care of yourself, others, and this place.
2. Listen to the speaker with your eyes and ears.
3. Follow directions quickly and quietly.
4. Keep your body to yourself.
5. Think before you speak.
What happens when no one blurts out during a lesson?
What should I do if I finish my work early?
Did Mr. G tell me what to do when we were done?
Yes? Do that!
If you've done everything Mr. G has asked
- Read or draw quietly at my desk.
- Find a worksheet from the "I'm done, what now?" board.
How do I know if Mr. G wants the class to be quiet? (Name 2 ways)
Mr. G:
Is waiting at the front of the room.
Said "Class, Class".
Has his hand raised and said something like "Raise your hand if you can hear me".
Counted down from "5".
What are three good reasons to interrupt Mr. G during a lesson?
- Going to the bathroom.
- Getting a tissue.
- Cleaning up a spilled drink.
- Getting a bandaid.
How do we lose Free Time Minutes? List 3 possible reasons why we would lose Free Time Minutes.
- Not doing what is asked quickly and quietly. (For example, Mr. G asked you to get your math out 2 times but some of your classmates are talking to friends instead of getting their math out. )
- Being disrespectful to others in the class.
- Talking or blurting out during a lesson.
What happens if you do not finish an assignment that needed to be finished at the end of class?
Stay in from recess to do it.
No excuses! Mr. G is very fair!
My group for Math Stations won't stop talking and I'm worried we are going to get a strike.
Tell your group members what will happen if we keep being loud.
Tell Mr. G - "I can't focus with my group, they are being too loud".
How do we get Free Time Minutes? List 2 different ways.
By:
- Listening to instructions and completing work.
- Being quiet.
- Doing something quiet after I am done my work.
- Being respectful and kind to each other.
- Doing kind things for one another.
What do I do if I don’t understand how to do my work or missed the instructions?
Ask a neighbour - "I missed what Mr. G said, what do we have to do?"
Raise your hand and ask "Sorry, I missed what we are supposed to do, can you say it again?".