Breaks
True or false: I need to ask for permission to take a break.
True
True or false: it is always okay to shout out an answer without raising my hand.
False!
List two strategies you can use if you feel like you need to blurt.
Whisper in your hand
Deep breathing
Self-talk
Write it down
It's math time and Jackie finished one of the problems. Jackie wants to draw a picture, so she gets up to get paper and colored pencils. Is this expected or unexpected?
How many timers do I need to set when I take a break?
Jane blurted our during math and she got a reminder. Then, during snack, she blurts again. What is the consequence?
Your teacher asks a question and you know the answer right away. What should you do?
Raise your hand quietly.
Ms. Georgia told us we were having a quiet snack, just eating and listening to music. But, I keep thinking about the next chapter in Dogman. I really want to read!! What can I do?
-Remind yourself that there will be other times to read.
-Take deep breaths.
List three things you could do during a break.
Walk, draw, read, use a figit, use a stuffy, breathing exercise, etc.
Maggie really wants to answer the question in Unit Studies. She sees that the teacher is about to call on Lana, so she says, "no, call on me!". Expected or unexpected?
Unexpected
Your teacher is going over the schedule and you notice a mistake. What should you do?
Ask yourself: does this need to be corrected?
If so, raise a quiet hand.
I come in from recess and I am super sweaty and hot. It's making me feel angry and hyper. How can I solve this problem?
-Ask to borrow a short-sleeve shirt
-Get a drink of water
-Take a break
What is the purpose of a break?
A break helps me calm my body and brain so I can learn again.
Explain what happens if you get your name on the board with 2 checks.
5 minutes of practice during recess
Patricia is looking at me weirdly during a lesson. What should I do?
Focus on your own work. If it is bothering you a lot, you can raise your hand and tell the teacher.
My row gets up to get pencils. When it's my turn, I only see a dull pencil with no eraser. What can I do?
-Get an eraser from Ms. Georgia
List at least three times you might take a break.
šµ My brain feels tired
š I feel angry or frustrated
š¢ I feel sad, worried or nervous
š§āāļø My body needs to move
š¤Æ The work feels too hard right now
š The room feels too loud
š§ I need help calming down
š“ Iām having trouble focusing
What is a ThinkSheet?
When would a student need to complete a ThinkSheet?
A ThinkSheet is a worksheet you fill out to reflect on expectations you are struggling to meet. It gets signed by parents.
You get a ThinkSheet if you get a 3 checks on your name.
I feel angry that I got my name on the board. What can I do?
Positive self-talk
Take a break
Deep breaths
-Carefully put the book back where it goes and ask him politely to remember to put his book in his own spot.