Classroom Rules
You have a great idea during a class discussion. What is the respectful way to share it without interrupting the person speaking?
Raise your hand and wait for the teacher to call on you.
What is the very first thing you should do when you come to the carpet for Morning Meeting?
criss-cross applesauce, with your hands free and eyes on the speaker.
First step to get peer feedback?
Get a feedback sheet from the tray
Where can you find extra pencils?
In the stationary shelf
You're frustrated. Where can you go?
The Calming Corner
Your friend is struggling to understand the lesson. You know the answer. What should you do?
Help them by giving a hint or explaining it in your own words — but don't give them the answer outright. (Show empathy!)
During our greeting, we go around the circle and say "Good morning" to each other. Why do we do this?
To make everyone feel welcome, seen, and part of our classroom community. (To show we are Caring!)
What is a "Glow" or "Star"?
Something positive you liked
Rules for using a iPad?
Only when work is assigned
Name one calming strategy.
Deep breathing, fidget, count to ten.
True or False: It's okay to use your water bottle or eat a snack during independent work time, as long as you're quiet.
True — but only if it's allowed and you clean up after yourself! (Check with your teacher first.)
When someone is sharing their thoughts during Circle Time, what should your body and mouth be doing?
Body is still and facing the speaker. Mouth is quiet. Ears are listening. (Active listening!)
After a peer gives feedback, what's next?
Write your name on the whiteboard under teacher and Bring it to MEE
What do you do with scrap paper?
Recycling Bin
True/False: You can go to Calming Corner during a lesson
Yes, depends on whether you have informed me
You accidentally knock over a friend's pencil case and their pencils spill everywhere. What is the responsible thing to do?
Apologize, help them pick everything up, and make sure nothing is broken.
You have something really exciting to share, but three other people have already raised their hands. What should you do?
Wait your turn patiently. If you forget what you were going to say, write it down or save it for later.
True/False: "Good job!" is specific enough
OF COURSE NOT!! BE SPECIFIC IN YOUR FEEDBACK
After using a center/station, what do you do?
Clean up and put everything back
Rule for getting a book from Reading Corner?
Take one, return to exact spot
Name 3 things you can do to show you are an "Agent of Your Own Learning" (a PYP superhero!) when the teacher is working with a small group.
1. Start your independent work without being reminded. 2. Use classroom resources (anchor charts, word walls). 3. Ask a peer for help before interrupting the teacher.
Name 2 different types of activities we do during Morning Meeting or Circle Time (besides just talking!).
1. A greeting (like a handshake or a wave).
2. A share (telling something about ourselves).
3. An activity/game (like "Would You Rather").
4. A morning message (reading a note from the teacher).
Name one question to help a peer improve (a "Grow")
"What was hardest?" or "Add more detail?"
How do you properly use headphones?
Low volume, only when teacher says it's okay.
Explain the difference between the two corners
Calming = regulate feelings. Reading = quiet enjoyment