Classroom Expectations
Mia is at her desk. The teacher is teaching. Mia wants to say something. What should Mia do?
Raise her hand and wait.
The class walks in the hallway. Evan wants to run. What are safe feet?
Walking feet on the right side.
Grace goes to the store with her mom. She sees a toy she wants. What should Grace do?
Ask her mom.
Kai gets a sticker for good work. His face is smiling. How does this make Kai feel?
Happy
Ivy’s friend drops his books. What can Ivy do?
Help pick them up.
Jake's pencil breaks during math. This makes Jake upset. What can Jake do?
Ask the teacher for help or get a new pencil.
On the bus, Hannah wants to stand up and talk to her friend. What should Hannah do?
Stay in her seat with a inside voice.
Owen is at a restaurant. The food takes a long time. Owen feels bored. What can Owen do?
Wait quietly, color, or talk in an inside voice.
Ruby’s drawing rips. She feels mad. What can Ruby do?
Take deep breaths, ask for a break, or ask for help.
Carlos wants to play with a group at recess. What can he say?
"Can I play too?"
It is quiet work time. Sam's friend whispers to him. Sam wants to do his work. What can Sam do?
Tell his friend "We can talk at free time"
At lunch, Pete spills his drink. He feels embarrassed. What can Pete do?
Tell an adult and get a napkin. Accidents happen, and that’s okay.
Lily is at the crosswalk. The light shows a red hand. Her friend wants to run across. What should Lily do?
Stop and wait for the walking person.
Dan loses a game. He wants to throw the game pieces. What are some safe choices?
Take a breath, say “Good game,” and walk away calmly.
Finn’s friend is telling a story. Finn wants to talk about his own day. What should Finn do?
Wait and listen. Then it will be his turn to talk.
Ava finishes her work early. The other kids are still working. What can Ava do?
Check her work, read a book, or ask the teacher what to do next.
The lunchroom is very loud. Anna’s ears hurt. What can Anna do?
Use her headphones or ask an adult to take a break.
Max is at the store with his class. He looks around and cannot see his group. What should Max do?
Stay where he is, find a worker or police officer, and ask for help.
Nina feels very upset. Her body is hot, and her hands are tight. What coping skills can Nina use?
Her calm-down spot, squeeze a stress ball, or take 5 deep breaths.
Sam wants the same toy that Jo is using. What is a kind choice?
Ask, “Can I have a turn when you are done?” and wait.
The teacher says, "We're having a substitute today." This makes Eli worried because it is different. what can Eli do?
Take a deep breath, follow the rules, and ask for help if he feels worried.
The fire alarm rings. It is loud and scary. Josh wants to cover his ears and stay. What should Josh do?
Follow his teacher and line up. Grab headphones if needed. The alarm is a safe signal.
A stranger at the park says, “I have a puppy in my car! Come see!” What should Tara do?
Say “No,” walk away, and tell a trusted adult right away.
Theo feels sad because his friend is absent. He wants to cry. Is it okay to cry? What can he do?
Yes, it’s okay to cry. He can tell a teacher and take a break.
A friend says something unkind to Lucy. Lucy feels hurt. What can Lucy do?
Say “That is not kind,” walk away, and tell a teacher.