Entering Classroom
On day 1 or each rotation, how do we enter the classroom?
The order that you walk through the door is the line order. We sit around the rug with a number square.
Where should you go when you are getting ready to leave?
Your "spot" in line from day 1. Your feet should be in the middle of the square.
Fill in the blank. Always keep your hands to _____________.
yourself
What should you do with the stools before leaving the table?
Push the stool under the table. 2 stools on each side.
Do you have to sit in your spot on day 2 or 3 when you come in?
No, day 1 and when you are leaving.
When is it okay to run to your spot in line when leaving?
Never. Always use slow walking feet.
Fill in the blank. Give each other plenty of ____________ when sitting on the carpet or the tables.
space
When playing with legos, what should you do before putting the box back?
Check once, check twice for any missing legos on the floor and table.
True or False: Once you sit down on the carpet, you can move up to 3 times.
False. Once you sit down, no more moving.
Exceptions: Mrs. Berg asks you to move.
Stand up and show with your body how you should be standing in line.
Student stands still, silently, inside of the square, facing the front of the line.
Fill in the blank: Use _________ voices when speaking and playing with materials.
kind
Other answers will be acceptable.
What should you do when you are done cleaning up your area?
Sit on the carpet quietly.
True or False: You are allowed to crawl around on your hand and knees when moving around the room.
Super False! We only use walking feet.
How many friends should you ask for help before asking Mrs. Berg?
0....1-2....or 9-10
1-2 students.
Is it a good idea to ask if someone needs help cleaning up, or should you just clean up for them?
Yes, ask first. They might be good.
Describe how you should be sitting on the carpet.
Legs criss-crossed, bottoms on the carpet, inside 1 square.
True or False. You should scream Mrs. Berg's name 100 times and tap her on the shoulder if you need help with something.
False False False. No No No!
Raise your hand if you need help.
What do you do when you hear the bell ring or you see the lights flicker on and off?
STOP FREEZE Both hands UP and LOOK at Mrs. Berg!