Expected or unexpected?
This causes others to have "comfortable thoughts" about us-
Expected behaviors
Share an expected behavior in the classroom-
Ideas could include raising hand for permission, working quietly, following directions, etc.
Frank was calling out answers without raising his hand for permission to talk while the teacher was in the middle of a lesson. Is this expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
How would you feel if you were having a good day and working hard, and someone in your class is goofing off, shouting out answers, and distracting you?
Examples would include feeling frustrated, angry, off-task, etc.
Out of control, hands on, yelling are all examples of behaviors when someone is in what zone?
Red
Doing what you are supposed to do
Expected
Name an example of an unexpected behavior in the cafeteria-
Examples could include throwing food, chewing with mouth open, getting up and walking around without permission, etc.
Ashley was making rude comments to another student. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected.
A student in your class keeps shouting out, talking without permission, and making noises. What is an expected behavior you should use in response to stay in the green zone?
Ignore the person, ask the person nicely to stop, let an adult know that you are feeling distracted
Something happened last night with your family and you are worried. What zone are you in?
Yellow
This causes "bad" or "uncomfortable" thoughts and feelings-
Unexpected behaviors
Share an example of an unexpected behavior in the bathroom-
Examples: not flushing the toilet after use, not washing hands, playing around, etc.
Sarah had her hood up in class and was sleeping. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Unexpected.
Your teacher acknowledges that you are making good choices and thanks you for working hard. How do you feel?
Appreciated, supported, happy, etc. For a bonus- what zone would you be in then?
You got an A on your math test- and it was really hard. How would you feel and what zone would you be in?
Happy- green
Not doing the right thing-
Unexpected behavior
Share an expected behavior in the hallway-
Examples: walking, voices off, watching where I am going, etc.
Mark asked another student to stop making noises because it was distracting him. Is this expected or unexpected behavior?
Expected.
Someone is saying unkind things about another student in the lunchroom- what do you do to stay in the green zone and make a good choice?
To stay in the green zone, I will try to ignore them, not respond, do not laugh, etc.
Frustrated, distracted, silly, anxious are emotions that are in which zone?
yellow
Behavior that is normal, reasonable and anticipated is-
Expected behavior
How does using expected behaviors make other people feel about us?
Using expected behaviors makes other people have comfortable thoughts and feelings about us.
Jordan was talking to a student in class using an angry tone of voice. How do you think the other student was feeling?
The other student was probably feeling uncomfortable.
You are really angry about something that happened during recess. What can do you do to help calm down to return to the green zone?
Take deep breaths, talk to someone, take a quick break, walk away, etc.
You didn't get enough sleep last night and you are feeling tired and a little grumpy. What zone are you in?
Blue