Classroom
What should you do when you come into our classroom?
Unpack, hang your coat and backpack on your chair unless you have a wobble stool.
A transition is a short period of time that is used to go from one activity to the next. Some transitions are longer than others and require moving around.
When do we our consistent cohort time?
All School Meeting and every Friday morning
What are the zones?
Structures, swings, basketball courts, sand box.
Field, gazebo, funnel ball game.
How do you tell me that you need to use the bathroom?
Hand Signal
True or False: If you have something to share, raise a hand and make noises and shout out loud.
False. Wait and be patient for the teacher to call on you to share. Raise a quiet hand!
When do we transition? Name some!
We transition all the time! From on academic subject or block to another, going to the gym, recess, dismissal.
Even though we are in different grades and classrooms, should we treat our cohort members differently if they are in Kindergarten?
No! We are all a family and are a part of this wonderful community.
Can you use the monkey bars if you cant get up down on your own?
No. You must be able to get on and off of them on your own.
Can both girls and boys from first grade go in the bathroom at the same time?
No, we need to wait our turn.
We love to give shoutouts to people for showing kindness. What should we be trying to earn as a whole group?
Spots for spotted behavior. Let's look at the chart
Whole body listening Larry, body is calm and eyes are forward. Walking feet and voices are off.
What happens during All School Meeting? How should our bodies look here in our cohort?
We are setting examples for Kindergarten. Sitting in our seats, nothing on desks, eyes are forward and side conversations are off.
How do we use the slide?
Go up the stairs and down the slide always!
Should you play around in the bathroom if other people are in there?
No, use the bathroom, flush, wash hands and return back to class.
During morning break time, what do we need to remember?
This break is for sit down games, drawing, puzzles etc. We shouldn't be running around the room playing recess games.
How should we look as we transition from the classroom to the gym, playground or gym?
In a straight line. Let's practice
Since we are in a cohort with Kindergarten, does that mean we can enter into another cohort like 2,3,4?
Unfortunately coming back from break we have to be extra careful, so no we cannot interact with members in other cohorts for now.
Should we be hanging upside down on the monkey bars? Why?
No, we must be head above feet at all times. You can land on your head and get really hurt. Feet must be closer to the ground.
Can I run to the bathroom?
Walking feet! That is a transition!
We are all so close with each other in the classroom, should we be competing with each other with different things?
We should NOT be competing, sharing levels or things that will make others feel uncomfortable. Cheer people on, don't brag or boast.
Does it matter who is in front or back of us as we transition?
No. We are all going to the same place, just walk from the place that you were in, no trying to cut, just walk.
During dismissal time in our cohort, what do we need to remember when we take things out?
As we are called for dismissal if we take out markers, please take a handful and put them in a bin before you leave, clean up your desk space.
Can you enter into another zone when you are assigned one for the day?
No, you must stay within your designated zone for the day.
Toilet paper hanging just right off the roll, no paper or towels on the floor