Recess Expectations
You see a classmate sitting alone during recess. What's the kind thing to do?
Invite them to join your game or ask them if they would like company.
What should you do when a teacher is giving directions?
Listen respectfully and keep your eyes on your teacher.
During a group activity, one person wants to go first. What's a fair way to decide?
Take turns or vote as a group. (rock-paper-scissors)
You feel frustrated after getting a math problem wrong. What should you do?
Take a breath, try again, and ask for help if you need it.
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You and a friend both want the same ball. What should you do?
Take turns or find a fair way to decide, like rock- paper-scissors
You're done with your work but the rest of class is still working. What should you do?
Stay quiet and do other work without distracting others around you.
Someone in your group has a different idea than you. What should you do?
Listen to their idea and talk it through as a group. Don't ignore them.
You feel sad, but don't want anyone to know. What's something you can do to feel better at school.
Use a calming strategy like deep breathing, get a drink of water, or take a break.
You accidentally go to the wrong website, what should you do?
Close the tab and tell the teacher, if needed.
A competitive game you're playing gets too serious and kids start arguing. What should you do to help and keep things safe and fun?
Remind others it's just a game and help reset the rules or take a break.
Your pencil breaks during a lesson. What's the best way to fix it without causing a disruption?
Quietly follow the classroom routine. Bonus points (50) if you know what the routine is and can let us know.
One person is doing all the work while others just sit back. What can you do to fix this?
Speak up and suggest that everyone gets a part to work on.
You got into a small argument with a friend and now you're both upset. What's a good way to make things better?
Let some time pass so things cool off and apologize, if needed.
Ask if you can talk things out calmly.
You notice a classmate playing a game on their Chromebook during class. What should you do?
Focus on your own work and let the teacher know if it happens a lot.
Someone breaks a recess rule and gets hurt. Now everyone is blaming each other. What should you do when the teacher asks what happened?
Tell the truth respectfully--even if it means someone gets a consequence.
You get frustrated with an assignment and feel like giving up. What should you do before asking for help?
Take a deep breath. Re-read the directions, and try your best before asking for help.
Your group can't agree and it's slowing things down. What's a good strategy?
You're feeling angry, but don't want to get in trouble. What's a smart way to handle your anger in class?
Use a coping strategy like breathing, drawing, or asking for a quick break.
You share a device with a classmate and they won't let you take your turn. What should you do?
Speak up calmly and ask the teacher for help if needed.
A group of students keeps leaving someone out at recess every day. What's the right way to speak up or get help without making the situation worse?
Talk to the group kindly about including others. If it doesn't change, quietly let a teacher know so that they can help.
You notice a classmate is always blurting out and interrupting classroom lessons. You're getting annoyed. What's a respectful way to deal with it?
A group member keeps getting distracted and not helping. You've already reminded them nicely. What should you do next?
Tell the teacher calmly and explain what's going on so they can support the group.
You're feeling overwhelmed during the school day and it's hard to focus. What should you do to stay in control and get support?
Ask for a break, write down your feelings, or check in with your teacher.
A student is acting mean to another quiet student and making them sad. You feel like it's bully are not sure... what would be the right thing to do?
Quietly talk to a teacher or counselor about it and report the problem that you have seen. Check in with the other sad classmate.