True/False
You can always have a toy at your desk
False. You can always have a non distracting fidget
What do we do when we get to school?
Unpack and then do morning work.
How do I know what center I'm supposed to be at?
What are some whole group activities we have?
OT group, art, culture corner, Fundations, Math, Social studies, BASE, P.E.
How can I be a good pod member?
Treat my classmates with kindness and respect their boundaries :)
I am allowed to go on iReady if I finish work early
True!
How do I show that I am listening?
What do you do when it's time to change centers?
Go to the schedule, take your card, and give it to the teacher teaching that center
When I have a question or the teacher asks the whole class a question
Is it okay to yell at a classmate?
No, teachers are there to help, so if you are having trouble with another orca let a teacher know
I can earn even if I skip my therapies.
False. To earn you have to go to all of your scheduled activities.
When walking in the hallway, what do I do?
Stay in line order, have a teacher in front of the class, walking feet, quiet voices.
What do I do if I finish my center early?
I can take something from the early finisher work station and quietly do it at my desk, or do iReady
What should I do if I'm feeling bored?
When do I give my friends space?
Whenever they ask for space! or whenever you need it!
I can go in the hallway without telling a teacher.
False. Even if you have a hall pass let a teacher know :)
Do we always get the same earns as our friends?
No! We all have different personal goals made especially for us.
What do we do during independent work?
Follow our independent work schedule. You should be doing work the whole center. If you finish a worksheet you may get another or if you finish an iReady lesson you can do another. No early finisher station during independent work
Is it nice to shout out the answer when another Orca is answering?
No :/
Will the class always vote for the things I want?
Not always, but that is what is great about voting! Everybody will get their choice at some point
I am allowed to request breaks from my friends and I do not need to play if I don't want to.
True! You are the boss of your body!
If I am having a hard time what should I do?
Ask a teacher for help, make a calm down choice, take a walk
What happens if I don't do my work?
You won't earn and will have to do it at another time :(
What happens if I don't participate?
I will not earn and I'll have to make up my work
What happens if I do not keep my body to myself, threaten somebody, or make finger guns in the classroom?
You will be removed from the classroom and your parents will be told what happened.