Morning Routine
Expected vs. Unexpected
Level System
Social Skills Lessons
Zones
Classroom Tools
End of Day Routine
100
Is it ok to push peers and cut in line while standing in line to come into the building in the morning?
No. Students are expected to follow school and classroom expectations on the bus and while standing in line to enter the school.
Keep hands to yourself and respect each others personal space. Keep your place in line unless a teacher asks you to move. This is a great way to get your day off to a good start!
100
What is this person feeling?
Sad
What makes you feel sad?
100
True or False. All students in the AN classroom begin on level 1 at the beginning of the year.
False. All students begin on level 2.
100
What social skills game do we play on Monday in our classroom?
Would You Rather Monday
100
You see someone who is crying, who looks really down, and is not smiling at all. What feeling do you think they are experiencing? What zone do you think they are in?
Sad, upset - Blue Zone
100
Tell me about a tool that might work for you in our classroom when you are feeling sad?
Have you ever used this tool in our clssroom?
Have any of these tools worked for you: taking a break, talking to a teacher, taking a walk, getting a drink of water, or using a calming tool.
100
Name three of the classroom jobs.
Calendar, Banker, Vacuum, Water Plant, Feed Fish
200
True or False. I can decide if I want to hang my backpack by my classroom or in the AN cubbies?
False. Unless you have been instructed to do otherwise, your backpack needs to be left in the AN cubbies.
200
What is this person Feeling?
Happy/Calm/relaxed
What makes you feel relaxed?
200
What are the four things that you must complete on your point sheet every morning before you turn it into Ms. Brosch?
Name, date, trusted teacher, and daily goal.
Your goal is tied to your daily bonus point so make sure that you choose something that you feel like you can accomplish that day!
200
Who presents our social skills lesson on Tuesdays?
Ms. Guy and Ms. Mcgrath.
200
You see someone with a bright red face, who is yelling and waving their arms around. How do you think they are feeling? What zone are they in?
Angry, frustrated, miserable - Red Zone
200
Tell me about a tool that might work for you in our classroom if you were very angry.
Have you ever used this tool?
Did it help you calm down?
Did any of these tools work for you: taking deep breaths, using the weighted blanket, break in the Quiet Room, or listening to calming music or watching a video.
200
What are the end-of-day activities in the AN classroom?
Go over point sheet with teacher or TA, pack-up, ensure your area is clean, and complete your daily classroom job.
300
True or False. Filling out my point sheet in the morning is optional?
False. All students must fill in their point sheets every morning with their name, date, and daily goal.
My previous day's point sheet must be returned to Ms. Brosch's desk every morning.
300
How is this person feeling?
Nervous /Worried/ Scared
What makes you feel nervous, worried or scared?
300
How many days does it take to move from level two to level three?
Students can move up to level three after earning at least ten points for a total of three days.
Make sure that you choose your bonus point wisely! If you are having an off day it can sometimes be the difference in your level-up day :)
300
On Wednesday, our classroom social skills topic is...
Highs and Lows
300
You see someone with a big smile on their face, who is laughing and appears to be having fun. How do you think they are feeling? What zone are they in?
Happy - Green Zone
300
Tell me about a time that you felt happy at school?
Who was there?
Can you name one person that makes you feel good about yourself at school? Can talking to teachers be a tool?
300
True or False. When the bell rings, I can run to the door so that I can try to be first in line.
False. Students that are sitting quietly and have completed all of their end-of-day activities will be called on by the teacher to line up one-by-one.
400
True or False. Once I have completed my morning routine I can leave for my general education classroom whenever I want.
False. Students must wait to be dismissed to class. All students have different schedules and should wait for a teacher to review with them what their day will look like prior to dismissal.
400
How is this person feeling?
Embarrassed
Have you ever felt embarrassed at school?
400
How long does it take to move-up from level 1?
If you are on task, following directions, and demonstrating safe behaviors you can level-up in as little as 4 hours.
Everyone makes mistakes and all students in the AN program will be on level 1 at one time or another. This is a learning opportunity and you will spend time talking with to problem solve the incident to try and prevent it from happening again.
400
On Thursday, what social skills topic do we talk about in our room?
Various ways to help calm our bodies and minds (Mindfulness)
400
You see someone who is visibly shaking and their eyes are wide and they appear to have been startled by something. What do you think they are feeling? What zone are they in?
Scared, nervous, worried, anxious - Yellow Zone
400
Tell me about a tool that might help you if you are feeling scared at school.
Have you ever used this tool?
Did a techer help you feel better?
400
Is it ok to stay in your general education classroom after you have been told that it is time to return to the AN classroom to get ready to leave for the day?
No, student's are required to return to AN at a specific time in order to give you time to complete their end of day activities, check-out, and get ready to leave for the bus.
500
Morning meeting in the AN classroom is optional. If I choose not to participate I will still be earning my points for that hour.
False. All students are required to attend morning meeting in the AN classroom. Some days our meeting will be short and other days we will be have social skills lessons during this time and they will be a little longer.
500
How is this person feeling?
Bored
Do you ever feel bored? What do you do when you are feeling this way?
500
What are some reasons that a student would fall to level 1 in our classroom?
Students will fall to level 1 for unsafe choices such as:
being unsafe with yourself or others, using inappropriate language, threatening others, not being in your expected location, causing a room clear, and stealing.
500
What is our social skills topic on Fridays?
Game Day!
500
You see someone who is falling asleep at their desk, and they have dark circles under their eyes and they continue to yawn. What feeling do you think they are experiencing? What zone could are they in?
Tired, exhausted, fatigued - Blue Zone
500
Tell me about a time that you were excited at school?
Did you enjoy that feeling? Did you find it hard to get back on task after you were excited?
If so, name a tool that might help you return to the green zone so that you can continue to be successful.
500
True or False? Once I leave the AN classroom at the end of the day, I can no longer lose points on my daily point sheet.
False. Safe and school appropriate behaviors are expected in the hallway on the way to the bus and on the bus ride home. The bus is an extension of school and if you demonstrate unsafe or inappropriate behaviors to or from school, points may be deducted or may even result in a level drop, depending on the behavior.