STOP Acronym
What does the "S" in the STOP acronym stand for?
Space
Think about a library..
(What is the purpose of the space? How is the library set up?)
Purpose: a space for books to be read/borrow/refer to
Bookshelves (alphabetical order)
Reading spaces (couches, seats)
Computer zones
Librarian zone
What objects may you find in a classroom?
Pencils
White boards
Markers/Colored pencils
SMART board
Desks/Chairs
Teacher desk
Whose job is it to correct the behavior of students?
Teacher
It is ELA class and the timer starts for 10-minutes of Lexia. You open your chromebook, grab headphones, and get started.
Social chameleon or needs adjusting?
Social chameleon!
Time
Think about the sensory room at MDS...
(What is the purpose of the space? How is the room set up?)
Purpose: a space to level up/down energy and reset
Swings
Foam/Ball pit
Crash Pads
Medicine Balls
Mats
It is time for swim class, what objects may be needed?
Swim suit
Pool
Goggles
Whose job is it to protect the public, prevent crime, and maintain law and order?
Police officer
You walk into class late and notice everyone is quietly completing a worksheet. You sit down and begin to work on your worksheet independently.
Social chameleon or needs adjusting?
Social chameleon!
What does the "O" in the STOP acronym stand for?
Objects/Organization
Think about an ELA class at Milestones...
(What is the purpose of the space? How is the room set up?)
Purpose: A space for students to learn reading & writing skills
Teacher zones (staff materials, staff desk)
Student zones (desks, seats)
Break zone
It is math time, what are some objects you may need?
Chromebook
Whiteboard
Calculator
Reference sheets
What types of roles/jobs may you find people doing in a restaurant?
Host
Waiter/Waitress
Bus boy
Dishwasher
Chef
You are entering the classroom after returning from a pull-out and shout "I have returned my fellow humans!"
Social chameleon or adjust?
Needs adjusting!
What can be adjusted?
What does the "P" in the STOP acronym stand for?
People
Think about a bedroom...
(What is the purpose of the space? How is the room set up?)
Bed
Desk
Closet
Nightstand
Book shelf
It is time to make cereal, what objects do we need?
Bowl
Milk
Cereal
Spoon
What is the STOP acronym used for?
-Helps us "tune in" to what is going on around us
-Helps us decide how we should act
Think about a kitchen...
(What is the purpose of the space? How is the room set up?)
Purpose: a space to store and prepare food
Kitchen table
Refrigerator
Sink
Cabinets
Freezer
Stove/Oven
Microwave
We are heading to school for the day! What objects do we need?
Backpack
Lunch/Snacks
Water
Jacket
Phone/Tablet for bus