Recess Expectations
You see a classmate sitting alone during recess. What's the right thing to do?
Invite them to join your came or ask if they want company.
You lost your pencil and need it to write your work.
Ask a friend to borrow a pencil. Consider cleaning out your desk! Last, ask Ms. Jones for a new pencil.
What does it mean to be a good teammate?
Listen, share, and take turns.
What’s one strategy to calm down when you feel upset?
Belly breathe.
Your computer won't turn on. What should you do?
Put it on the top of the COW and get a new computer that will turn on.
You and a friend both want the same ball. What should you do?
Take turns or find a fair way to decide, like rock-paper-scissors.
You're done with your work but the rest of the class is still working. What should you do?
Double check your work before you hand it in, finish any unfinished work, read a book quietly, or colour at your desk.
Someone in your group has a different idea than you do. What should you do?
Listen to their idea and talk it through as a group. Don't ignore them.
If you’re nervous before a presentation, what can you say to yourself?
“I can do this, I just need to try my best.”
Your computer keyboard is typing in a different language. What do you do?
Politely ask Ms. Jones for help for this problem and tell her you can't solve it on your own.
A game is getting too rough and kids are starting to get upset. What should you do?
Consider stopping the game, use calming strategies like breathing or walking away, and change the rules or choose a different game.
A classmate is talking to you while the teacher is giving instructions. What should you do?
Stay quiet and focused, so you don’t add to the noise. Try your best to ignore them or put a finger on your lip to show you're trying to listen.
Your group is stuck and can’t agree. What’s a fair way to move forward?
Vote, compromise, or try one idea first and then another.
A friend makes you angry at recess. What should you do before reacting?
Pause, take a breath, and use your words to tell them how you feel. "I am feeling angry because..."
You can't get onto Google Classroom because your waffle isn't working. What should you do?
Go to the bit.ly link and it will take you there.
The bell rings at the end of recess. What should you do?
Stop playing whatever game you were playing, hold your ball or equipment, and walk to line up in your classroom lineup.
You're feeling overwhelmed during the school day and it's hard to focus. What should you do to stay in control and get support?
Use a calming strategy like belly breathing or take 5. Ask to go get a drink of water. Take a break. Let your teacher know!
Your group is making a poster and two people want to be the “artist.” How can you solve it so no one feels left out?
Split the job (e.g., one draws, one colors) or take turns.
You feel so frustrated you want to give up on your math work. What’s a positive choice?
Take a break, ask a friend for help (if you can and it's not a test_, try one step at a time.
You’re tempted to play a game instead of doing the work Ms. Jones asked you to do. What’s the right choice?
Finish the work you are doing first.
A group of students keep leaving someone out at recess every day. What's the right way to speak up or get help without making the situation worse?
Talk to the group kindly about including others. If it doesn't change, quietly let a teacher know so they can help.
The teacher is working with a small group and someone beside you is distracting you. How can you handle it without making things worse?
Politely ask them to stop distracting you. Put on headphones or consider using a cardboard divider. Move to quietly work in another spot in the class.
A group member keeps getting distracted and not helping. You've already reminded them nicely. What should you do next?
Tell the teacher calmly and explain what's going on so they can support the group.
What is a growth mindset?
Thinking that you just camn't do something 'yet'.
You see a classmate being inappropriate on the computer. They're putting inappropriate images on a goodle slide or going on a website like Youtube. What should you do?
Put your hand up/quitely go over to the teacher's desk and let them know. Make sure YOU are making the right choice.