Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
What is rule 3?
I do not need to raise my hand before I check for the bathroom pass.
TRUE, you DO NOT need to ask OR raise your hand before checking for the bathroom pass!
Sally is so excited that she knows the answer that she keeps shouting it out before anyone else has any think time!
I am working on my test, and my neighbor is done before me. Now my neighbor is asking me what to do next, and I really want to answer them because I am a nice person. What should I do?
Whisper "Rule number 2!" to them kindly!
Raise your hand for permission to speak
What is rule 2?
I may line up at the end of the day without my teacher calling my table.
FALSE, I must make sure my table is cleaned and my table partners are quietly ready to go home.
Georgie keeps wandering around the classroom, asking his neighbor, "What page are we on?"
What is Rule 3: Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
Bonus *Rule 2:* Raise your hand for permission to speak
My best friend is telling me not to play with Linda because we are playing a two-person game, and Linda would make it three people and the game wouldn't work anymore. I really like Linda AND my best friend, and I want us all to play together. What should I do?
Tell your best friend she is breaking rule 5: keep the class happy, because she is acting like a bully would act. Help your best friend to be kind at recess by playing a new game!
Keep the classroom happy
What is rule number 5?
I am allowed to speak with my friends during journal writing time.
FALSE, journal writing time is a time for me to focus and be creative!
Maryellen is telling Suzanna that Suzanna can't play with her and Brittany.
Suzanna feels bad because Maryellen wont let her play with the group.
What is rule number 5: Keep the classroom happy?
I am in a group with a partner who will not work with me. They are talking to another group, and are not working on reading the story with me! Help!
Tell your partner they are breaking rule 4: make smart choices, and that you need to tell the teacher. Tell your partner that you do not want a think sheet because you are trying to follow rule 4.
Follow directions quickly
What is Rule 1?
I will get my snack out quickly, and enjoy eating it while talking to my friends.
TRUE, snack time is a social time, just like recess (only without any running!).
Jacob takes FOREVERRRRRRRR to put away his journal when it is time to start FUNdations!
What is rule number 1: follow directions quickly?
I really know the answer and I really, really, really, want the teacher to call on me, BUT SHE NEVER CALLS ON ME! What should I do?? Should I shout out the answer?
You should fill out an "I need..." post-it note to tell the teacher how you feel. Don't break rule 2: raise your hand for permission to speak!
Make smart choices
I will play in class.
FALSE! Inside the classroom is where all the learning will take place. Playing happens at recess :)
Richard is excited to work in a group with Christopher. Christopher is already done with his work, but Richard is not. Richard and Christopher are now talking about video games and are laughing so much!
What is rule 4: Make smart choices?
My peanut butter and jelly partner doesn't help me when we are in a group. They play with other groups and we don't get our work done in time. Help!
Tell your partner they are breaking rule 4: make smart choices! Your partner needs to move to a new spot with you. Ask them if they will follow rule 4 and move to a better place with you. If they don't, tell the teacher.