Welcome to Willow
Classroom Agreement (5)
What is
1.) Listen to others
2.) Be respectful
3.) All feelings are okay, all behaviors are NOT.
4.) Communicate your feelings and needs
5.) Be safe
Name 5 games
Bin ball, Spud, Sprout, Ultimate, Zombie Tag, Witches tag, capture the bean bag, etc.
Name your current feeling.
Sad, happy, mad, tired, annoyed, frustrated, calm, etc.
Is from Kansas
MISS HAVENNNNNN!
What is UA Buzzer?
Maintains positive participation by buzzing for unkind comments, off-topic remarks, saying "i don't know", or not digging deeper when answering questions about thoughts, feelings, opinions, and experiences
Break cycle
What is 1) listen to the directions and accept help, 2) try the work/activity for several minutes 3) ask for and take a break 4) try the work/activity again.
Step-by-step directions for favorite PE game
Answer depends!
Fidget Rules
A fidget is a tool, not a toy. It should be used to help you refocus or calm down/
Be mindful. Before you choose a fidget, ask yourself if you really need it.
Keep your eyes on your teacher.
Your fidget should stay in your hands.
Your fidget should not be thrown or make noise.
If your fidget is distracting, it may be taken away.
Hates the texture of zucchini
Miss Carolina!
Group expectations
1) one voice at a time
2) kind and supportive
3) active listening
4) stay on task and on topic
5) body and mind stay in the group
What is a talk-out?
What is blurting something out while staff are instructing or during quiet work time (this can look like making a complaint, offering a comment about the activity, arguing, negotiating, asking for something without out raising your hand, telling someone else what to do)
Big 5 Agreement
1. To accept when I am told that I am out and not argue with staff or peers
2. To take accountability (practice integrity)
3. To be kind and supportive of others (saying "good job" or "nice try")
4. To practice being a good winner and a good loser
5. To have fun while safely following the rules (no cheating)
Acronym THINK
T is it TRUE?
H is it HELPFUL?
I is it INSPIRING?
N is it NECESSARY?
K is it KIND?
Loves to play with alligators
Mr. Simeon!
Each student should share a positive affirmation!
Lunch expectations
At the start of lunch, grab a fruit and veggie for your plate (3 veggies, and a scoop of fruit at least!)
The first 5 minutes and last 5 minutes of lunch should be quiet with your voices off. You may ask peers and staff to pass sides/toppings, but voices should be off otherwise.
When voices are turned off, keep the volume at an acceptable level.
Define good sportsmanship.
Good sportsmanship is a set of behaviors that involves playing fair, respecting others, and handling both victory and defeat with grace.
Types of Breaks
What is energy, fidget, sensory, desk, and/or check-in.
Favorite animal is a Bat
Miss Brooklyn!
What is growth mindset?
The belief that a person's abilities can be improved through effort, learning, and persistence
3 Levels! Name and define behaviors.
Emerald: following directions the first time, staying safe with bodies and words, using kind words and showing respect to others, completes all academic work on time, playing cooperatively with peers/interacting appropriately with peers, participates (actively and positively) in all classroom activities, able to verbalize feelings
Diamond: following most directions, staying safe with bodies and words, completes most academic work on time; able to accept reminders and additional support, needs some support to engage appropriately with others, able to correct behaviors when reminded or redirected
Gold: unsafe with your body and words, excessive complaining and negative attitude, needs multiple redirections, refuses/low participation, causes a significant disruption to classroom, spends a significant amount of time out of class, refusing to use coping tools
What can I do when I feel frustrated at PE?
Check-in with an adult
Take a break on the bench
Drink water
Deep breaths
5 independent coping tools
Butterfly taps
3 deep breaths
Rainbow breathing
Squeezes
Progressive muscle relaxation
Positive self-talk
Drinking water
Finger taps
Was an extra in a movie
Mrs. K!
What is negative thinking types?
Gloomy thoughts: focusing on the negative (ignoring the positive, I can't hear you)
Hype thoughts: making something into a big deal (always, all or nothing, disaster zone, I know who you are)
Omen thoughts: predicting bad things will happen (weatherman, mind reader)
Faulty thoughts: blaming myself or something/someone else (blame game, change already! It's all your fault, I'm always right)
Heart thoughts: listening to my feelings (all the feels, all about me, worst critic)
Rule thoughts: focusing on what should happen (you should, fair is fair)