Arrival, Breakfast & Morning Work
Kingston just got off the bus. Where should he go?
Kingston should walk to his locker and follow the arrival routine.
Thomas is all cleaned up from her Morning Work. What should she do next?
Thomas should find her circle seat and sit down quietly for circle.
Walking feet
True or False: Connection Time is a time of the day that I get to do whatever I want.
False.
Is What My Body Needs the same as snack time?
Nope. "What My Body Needs" is a time when you are noticing your body sensations and taking actions to help your body if it is feeling uncomfortable.
Isaiah needs to pick up a school breakfast, even if he isn't going to eat it. He can put it in the share fridge or bring it to the classroom to share.
Neveah is excited to share during circle. Her heart is beating fast and her face is feeling warm. What should she do?
Neveah should wait until she has the talking piece to share.
It is time to stop playing with Minecraft blocks and learn Math. You don't feel ready to learn. What are your options?
You could say, "Okay, let's set a timer so I know when we're done."
You could ask to finish what you are doing (the teacher might say yes or no, be prepared for a no)
You can ask when you will have more time to use Minecraft blocks.
Does everyone in the whole school have Connection Time?
They don't!
A body sensation is a feeling you have in your body. For example, your heart might be beating fast or slow; your eyes might feel heavy or light; your hands might feel sweaty or dry. Do you notice any body sensations right now?
Hallie just got to the classroom and doesn't need to get a breakfast. What should she do?
Hallie should follow the Morning Work routine by checking in with her Zone, choosing a tool if she needs to, checking her schedule, and finding a quiet activity.
Whose job is it to handle it if someone shares something that is unsafe during circle?
It is the teachers' job to handle it if someone shares something unsafe during circle.
What is a transition?
It is when you are switching from one task to a different task or moving from one place to another place.
Yes!
True of False: Using a regulation tool during What My Body Needs is expected.
True.
Desmond is finished with his breakfast. He's thinking about playing with legos and joining his big class. He has 5 minutes before the transition to Circle begins. What should he do next?
Desmond should make sure he cleaned up after himself then he can check his schedule so he knows when he he is scheduled to join his big class.
A classmate arrives late to school and they come into the classroom while you are focused on what you need to be doing. What should you do?
Stay focused, stay calm, and keep learning
Are transitions easy for everyone?
No!
Will I get to go outside every day for Connection Time?
Unfortunately, no. There are not always enough adults in the classroom to be able to go outside during Connection Time.
Take a moment to notice your breathing. Is it shallow or deep?
No wrong answer!
You get to school feeling angry and frustrated about something that happened before you got to school. What should you do?
You should follow the arrival routine. If you are still feeling angry and frustrated when you're done eating breakfast, you can tell a trusted adult how you are feeling and what you need to feel better.
You already know or you are not interested in what the teacher or other students are saying during Circle. What is the expected choice in this situation?
Use a regulation tool, take a breath, and use safe and kind words
True or false: An adult will always try to let me know when a transition is coming up.
True!
Will I be with the same adult during Connection Time every day?
Not necessarily!