Classroom Expectations
I can get attention from teacher/counsellors this way
Raising my hand
Name a regulating activity that you have access to in Room 2
fidgets, sensory bins, breathing techniques, etc.
What is one way you can show kindness to a classmate during recess/break?
Invite them to play with you
What is one thing you can say to cheer up a friend who's having a bad day?
"Are you okay? did you want to talk about anything?"
"Sorry you're having a bad day, is there anything I can do to help?"
Your friend listens to you and cheers you on when you do well.
Healthy
I can be respectful to staff and other students this way
Using kind words, listen when others are speaking, respect others' boundaries and property
What are some spaces in the school we can access as a regulating strategy?
Sensory room, outside spaces (garden, pond/fountain), Learning Commons, hallway walks, side offices
What is one way to show respect to your teacher during class?
Listening when they're talking
You and your friend both want to play different games. What is a fair way to solve this?
You could take turns playing both games, or come up with an idea of something different you both want to do
Someone always wants to be the boss when you play, and gets mad if they don't get their way.
Unhealthy
You can earn points by being kind, what does being kind in the classroom look like?
Help others when you can, share with others, include everyone, celebrate other students' successes
how many strategies should we be able to access independently if we're feeling we need to regulate?
We should be able to access at least TWO strategies independently
True or False: Holding the for for someone is an example of both kindness and respect
True
True or False: Being a good friend means always agreeing with your friend
False
True or False: In a healthy relationship, both people feel safe, respected, and heard
True
True or False: Robyn loves to repeat instructions immediately after she's shared them
False: it's important to do our best to listen when Robyn or counsellors are teaching/talking, if we're struggling, we can be kind to others by not making it more challenging for them to listen
This takes place every morning for approximately 20 minutes in an effort to regulate our bodies and make us 'Ready to Learn'. Double the points if you know what it means?
SPARK (Sports, Play, and Active Recreation for Kids)
Your friend is having a bad day. You listen to them and offer kind words and support. Is this showing kindness, respect, or both?
Both
A new student has just joined your class and doesn't know anyone. What can you do to be a good friend?
Invite them to play with you, ask them questions about themselves, help them organize themselves and make them feel welcomed in the classroom.
Someone says something mean to you even when you've asked them to stop or went to a trusted adult. They say 'it's just a joke' or they're just kidding. What kind of relationship is this?
Unhealthy
What is a 5-second rule? walk through the process in the classroom and how it might look like.
The idea is that we have five seconds to leave the classroom, we are not to be spending it grabbing as much as we can before leaving. The most important factor is that we're listening to staff.
Name four different breathing techniques
numbered breathing, box breathing, finger breathing, blowing out a candle, etc.
A student shares an opinion that's different from yours. You wait your turn, listen quietly, and don't interrupt. What value are you showing, and why is it important in group discussions?
You are showing respect, because it helps everyone feel heard, and showing that their opinion is important even if it's different. You're also showing others that it's safe to share
Your friend tells you a secret or something in private. What should you do to be a trustworthy friend?
Keep their privacy private, their secret is theirs to share. Bonus** is there a situation where you would break their trust and share the secret?
When a classmate is intentionally being loud and disruptive when they know other students are struggling to listen and pay attention in class. Is this person displaying healthy or unhealthy relationship qualities
Unhealthy relationship qualities - can you name more? and would you choose to be friends with someone with these qualities?