Morning Procedures
What should you say to your teacher when you enter the classroom?
“Good morning, Mrs. Stone-Houze!”
How should your voice sound in the hallway?
Silent (Level 0).
What’s the only drink allowed during snack time?
Water.
What are the three Turner Creek Habits?
Take care of myself, others, and our space.
What is a growth mindset?
Believing your brain can grow stronger with practice and effort.
Name two things you should do after unpacking your backpack in the morning.
Put items in your cubby and start your morning activity.
What does it mean to line up in a “Perfect 10” line?
Facing forward, hands at sides, no talking.
What kind of snacks are allowed during independent work time?
Healthy, non-messy snacks like fruit, crackers, or granola bars.
What is the rule for how your materials should be stored in your desk?
Folders on the left, pouch/books on the right, loose items in pouch.
What phrase helps you remember you’re still learning?
“I can’t do it… yet.”
List three quiet activities you might do during morning work time.
Silent reading, journaling, math warm-up, finishing work, responding to a prompt.
Where should you walk in the hallway?
On the right side, in a straight line.
What should you do if you hear two whistles at recess?
Line up immediately.
What does “track the speaker” mean?
Face the person speaking and show you’re listening.
During a fire drill, what should you do if someone is missing?
Hold up the red card.
What are three expectations during morning activity time?
Quiet voice, stay focused, be respectful of classmates.
What can your class earn for great hallway behavior?
Frog feet compliments that lead to a popsicle party
What are three cafeteria rules to remember?
Use manners, no food sharing, talk to people beside or across from you.
What does the "smiley jar" reward?
A clean and organized desk for the entire class.
What should you do if someone is hurt on the playground?
Tell an adult immediately and stay with the student or get help.
Explain the full morning routine from entering the classroom to starting your work.
Greet teacher, unpack and store materials, use the restroom, take out 2 sharpened pencils, start your morning activity quietly and respectfully.
Describe three specific behaviors that will help your class earn hallway compliments.
Walking silently, staying in a straight line, keeping hands and feet to yourself.
Explain three safety rules for using the playground equipment.
Go down the slide only, one person on monkey bars at a time, no climbing on top of equipment.
Describe how to be successful during small group work in four ways.
Speak kindly, everyone participates, use quiet voices, help each other.
Compare Code Red and Code Yellow procedures.
Code Red: Lock door, hide, stay silent. Code Yellow: Stay in classroom and continue learning calmly.