Before your break
Before coming to room 4, who needs to know where you are?
Your teacher!
Independent
You come to room 4 for chill time and you want to use a strategy at the blue bean table. What should you do?
Tell a teacher where you want to sit.
Move your picture.
What is the expected thing to do when your timer goes off?
Go back to class.
You just left music and you want a break. What should you do?
Is chill time independent or with friends?
Independent
You are in room 4 for a break. Your friend comes into Room 4 and starts talking to you about recess. What should you do?
Stay focused on your own break/keep your voice off.
True or false: You are ready to go back when you're body is calm and you are in your green zone.
TRUE!
True or false: You can go straight to room 4 if you need a break.
FALSE. You need to tell your teacher first.
Name one strategy you can use during a break.
Putty
Sand
Drawing
Noise-cancelling headphones
You pick a fidget, but it making you more distracted. You start bouncing it on the ground. What could you do?
Pick a different strategy or sit quietly.
What is the main goal of taking a break?
To help your body and brain get ready to return to class/learning.
Why does your teacher need to know before you come to room 4?
Adults need to know where you are/that you are safe.
What should your voice be doing during chill time and/or a break?
Voice off
Another student is taking a break near you. You really want to show them something. What should you do?
Give them space, focus on your own break, ask a teacher if you can show them when your break is over before you go to class.
What are some different feelings you might have when you ask for a break in room 4?
TRUE! This is the one time you don't need to check in with your teacher before coming to room 4 because she already knows.
True or false: If you pick the cubby for a break, you can leave to go play a game at the blue table with a friend.
FALSE
Your timer goes off and your break is over. Mrs. McGee says 'it's time to go back to your classroom', but you don't feel ready. What could you do?
Ask for one more minute.
True or false: I should ask for a break in room 4 when I don't want to do ST math.
FALSE. You will have to make it up during recess ):