Classroom Rules & Routines
What is the signal or routine we use to get everyone's attention in this room?
Mrs. Brinkerhoff - "All Set"
Class - "You Bet"
What is Mrs. Brinkerhoff’s favorite subject or topic to teach?
Math
What is our school mascot and what are our school colors?
Bobcat & Blue
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
Instead of saying "I can't do this," what word should you add to the end of the sentence?
"Yet" (The Power Of Yet)
Where do we store our EPP materials in this classroom?
Our Mailboxes
Name one of Mrs. Brinkerhoff’s favorite hobbies outside of school
Exercising, exploring new restaurants, hanging out with family
Who is our school principal?
Dr. Wielinski
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter "M"
What does it look and sound like to be an active listener when a classmate is speaking?
Eyes on the speaker, quiet hands/mouth, listening to understand
What is the procedure if you need to use the restroom during class time?
Raise your hand or get the teachers attention in a respectful way
What is Mrs. Brinkerhoff’s favorite food?
Chicken Tenders With Ranch
Name all of the related arts you will have this year
Art, Music, Wellness, Library
What has hands and a face, but cannot hold anything or smile?
If a team member has an idea that differs from yours during group work, what is the best first step?
Listen to their idea, ask clarifying questions, and find common ground.
What is the routine when we get into the EPP classroom?
Find our seats, get our materials & read the message on the board independently
Where is one place Mrs. Brinkerhoff traveled to or visited over summer break?
Mexico, Michigan, Indiana,Florida
What should you do if an emergency drill (fire, tornado, lockdown) happens while you are in class?
Stop immediately, stay silent, listen to the teacher, and line up safely
I have branches, but no fruit, trunk, or leaves. What am I?
A bank (family tree or library)
What is one constructive thing you can say to encourage a teammate who just made an error?
"Nice try," "We’ve got this," or "Let's figure out where it went sideways together."
What is the policy on making mistakes in this classroom?
Mistakes are expected, respected, and used as learning tools
How many years has Mrs. Brinkerhoff had her classroom out in the trailer?
4 years so far
Name two places in the school where you are expected to walk on the right side in a silent line
Hallway & cafeteria line
What five-letter word becomes shorter when you add two letters to it?
Short (Short+"er"=Shorter)
Why is the fastest person to finish a task not always the one doing the deepest thinking?
Deep thinking involves checking work, considering multiple angles, and explaining the reasoning—not just rushing to the finish line.