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.
Deep breathing
Self-talk
Write it down
How long should I set my break timer for?
How many volcanos are on each blurt card?
3
Your teacher asks a question and you know the answer right away. What should you do?
Raise your hand quietly.
List three things you could do during a break.
Walk, draw, read, use a figit, use a stuffy, breathing exercise, et.
Explain what happens if you have a clear blurt card or no blurt card at the end of Literacy I
You get a punch!
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.
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 cross of 3 volcanos on your blurt card
5 minutes of practice during recess
Focus on your own work. If it is bothering you a lot, you can raise your hand and tell the teacher.
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 4th reminder after 3 volcanos are crossed off.
I feel angry that I got a blurt card. What can I do?
Positive self-talk
Take a break
Deep breaths