Classroom Norms
What is one part of whole body listening?
Listening with your whole body!
Eyes on the speaker
Ears listening
Mouth quiet
Brain thinking about the topic
Body calm and facing the speaker
True or false: It's NOT okay to make a mistake at school.
False! Everyone is going to make mistakes, they help us learn and grow!
Would you rather have growth or fixed mindset?
Growth mindset!
What is the most popular animal?
Dogs and Cats
Is Colorado or Florida bigger?
Colorado
What should you do if you don't want to do the work in class?
Use positive self talk to encourage yourself to do something hard
Ask for help
Take a short break to get your brain ready
True or false: Only the person with the talking piece should be talking.
True!
Is it okay to get some 1's or 2's on your point sheet?
Yes! Everyone will get 1's and 2's sometimes (even everyday), it's okay to make mistakes, that means you're learning!
What is the biggest land animal on Earth?
Elephant
What sport does DJ play?
Football
What should you do if someone is making fun of you?
Give them an I message and let them know how that makes you feel.
Walk away, and possibly tell an adult
True of false: It's okay to be angry at school.
True! Everybody is going to have been feelings sometimes, but we can't have unsafe or unexpected behaviors when we're angry!
FBI-ESO
Feel Big Inside - Express Small Outside!
What is a lizard brain reaction?
Yelling at your teacher, being mean to others, hurting someone, running away, flipping your desk (fight, flight, or freeze reactions)
What is the most popular K-Pop band?
BTS, Blackpink, or Stray Kids
3! (or 4)
What is something good that happens when we go to class?
We learn more, we can make more friends, earn all the points on our point sheet, teachers feel proud of you
True of false: When you enter Ms. Noyes's classroom (or any classroom), it's okay to enter talking very loud and interrupting.
False! Enter the room quietly and tune in, to see what you should be doing.
What is a wizard brain reaction?
Using your thinking skills to stay calm! Like...
Taking deep breaths, taking a break and coming back to class calmly, counting to 10, positive self talk, asking for help, or even just saying how you're feeling!
What is the name of the little green Jedi in Star Wars?
Yoda, Baby Yoda, or Grogu
What is Devin's favorite movie?
Halloween
What should you do when you're taking a break in the calm room?
True or false: If someone pushes you, it's okay to push them back.
False!
This will not solve the problem it will only make it bigger and get you in trouble! Even if you didn't start it.
Is this flexible or rigid thinking?
You have to turn off prodigy and close your computer to start writing class, but you tell yourself, "it's okay, if I listen now and get to work, maybe I'll be able to play prodigy later."
Flexible thinking!
What does it mean to follow directions first time asked?
To followed directions and do what your teachers asked right away! (Even if you don't want to)
What is the biggest bird in the world?
The Andean Condor is the biggest flying bird