Where Do I Go?
You need a marker but don't have one. What should you do?
Use the designated classroom supplies according to our borrowing routine.
True or false: The LEGO station is to be used exclusively as an early-finisher activity.
False. It can also be used as a regulation tool.
What classroom object shows that you are currently in the washroom?
Your personal minifig.
What does the QR code on your class debit card open?
Your individual Google Sheet/account tracker.
Your pencil breaks. Madame is helping someone. What do you do?
As long as it does not disturb, you may use the electric sharpener. Otherwise, use a manual one from the supply section.
You've finished your work and would like something quiet to do. Name TWO classroom options that could be appropriate.
Classroom library, approved early-finishers activity (Lego, plexiglass games, drawing, side-quests, etc)
What MUST you do when you begin using the LEGO station?
Set the timer.
(5 minutes)
Why does everyone have their own minifig instead of using a single generic washroom pass?
It identifies exactly WHO is out of the classroom.
Your classroom balance increases when you ________ money and decreases when you ________ money.
Earn; spend.
You forget what you're supposed to be doing. Madame is helping someone. What do you do?
"3 Before Me". Ask classmates to help redirect you.
You missed school yesterday and have no idea what the class did. What's your first move?
Check the "absent work" shelf before asking the teacher.
The timer goes off but you are SO CLOSE to finishing the next section. What do you do?
Option 1: Return to learning rather than automatically extending the time.
Option 2: Calmly/quietly ask permission to finish the last couple of steps.
You return from the washroom or water fountain. What needs to happen to your minifigure?
Return it to its designated location.
You think your account balance is wrong. What's the first thing you should check?
Your transaction/earning/spending record in your Google Sheet.
You finish your work. Madame is helping someone. What do you do? (Name 3 possible options)
Work on other unfinished work, read a book, find a quiet activity, begin a side quest.
Your brain is overloaded and you need a few minutes to reset. Name TWO classroom resources that might help.
Lego station, listening station, fidgets, library
Someone is using the LEGO station. Their friend comes over and starts helping. What's the problem?
The station should be used as a regulation tool or a quiet early-finisher activity, not a social hangout/group activity unless permission has been given.
You notice someone's minifig indicates they're in the washroom, but they're sitting right beside you. What should happen?
The minifig needs to be reset. Quietly remind the classmate to return their minifig.
Why is it important that we record transactions instead of simply remembering how much money you have?
So there is an accurate record of earnings, spending, and current balance.
You were absent yesterday. Madame is helping someone. What do you do?
Check the absent shelf on the yellow cart for any missed work; check with a classmate if you need clarification.
Explain the difference between using a classroom resource to regulate yourself and using it to avoid doing something difficult.
Answers will vary.
(Possible answer: Regulation helps you reset so you can return to learning; avoidance is using the resource to escape the task indefinitely.)
SCENARIO: You are frustrated with an assignment, use the LEGO station, and your timer ends. You still don't understand the assignment. What should happen next?
Return from the regulation break and seek appropriate help rather than repeatedly restarting the timer.
Why does this system only work if EVERYONE remembers to move and return their minifigure correctly?
Because the class/Madame needs accurate information about who is outside the room.
SCENARIO: Your balance says that you have $18. You want something costing $20. You tell Madame, "I'll earn the other $2 later." Can you buy it? Explain.
No. These accounts do not have overdraft protection and cannot go into debt. (With the exception of purchasing a pencil, if needed)
Your group disagrees about how to complete something. Madame is helping someone. What do you do?
Open, honest communication and listening to all ideas and explanations, then working together to find compromises.