Raising our hand
When should you raise your hand during class?
When the teacher is talking, to answer a question, to ask to go to the bathroom, to get up out of my seat.
How should we move when we walk in the hallway?
Quickly (good pace), quietly (quiet feet, body and mouth), and in our line spots.
What does "keep hands to yourself mean?"
Do not touch other people
When do we line up during the school day?
Specials, lunch/recess
What should you do if you don't understand the directions?
ask for help, raise your hand and ask the teacher, ask a classmate ( anything positive)
Why is it important to raise your hand instead of calling out?
One voice is talking at one time so we all are listening, it could be important directions, everyone gets a turn
Name one reason we walk quietly in the halls.
Other students are working and learning. We don't want to be disruptive.
Give one example of keeping your hands to yourself.
I keep my hands to my sides when I walk past another classmates' desk. I don't touch classmates, even if I am joking.
How should your body look when we line up?
Hands to ourselves, personal space, assigned line spot
What can you do if you are feeling frustrated in class?
Take a deep breathe, ask for help, try again, ask to go for a reset walk, break (anything that doesn't disrupt the rest of the class from learning)
What should you do if someone else is talking and you have something to say?
Raise your hand, DO NOT slam your hands on the desk or pout
What does it mean to walk in a straight line?
Walk behind the person in front giving them their own personal space but keeping up with the class
Why is it important to keep our hands to ourselves in school?
Someone can take it the wrong way. I am here to learn and not hurt others.
What does it mean to be "ready" in line?
Hands to ourselves, chairs are pushed in, desks are neat, you have all that you need to go to special/ lunch/recess
How can we show respect for our teachers?
Raise our hand, use kind words, calm voice, say please, thank you, excuse me, listen without interrupting, speak politely even when you are upset.
Your classmate says something incorrect, and you know the right answer. What should you do?
Raise your hand respectfully and try to have the teacher call on you
You see another class in the hallway being loud and running. What should your class do?
Model the correct way of walking in the hallway.
A classmate is sitting too close to you and it's bothering you. What should you do?
Ask them KINDLY to stop, get up and remove yourself quietly, tell the teacher
You're not finished with your work, but the class is lining up. What should you do?
Finish your work or ask the teacher if you can finish when you get back.
You are working in a group or playing a game and one person isn't doing their part. What should you do?
Stay calm, raise your hand and tell an adult, keep focusing on your own learning
You are really excited and really want to answer, but the teacher hasn't called on you yet. What are two respectful choice you can make?
Raise my hand and wait quietly, take a deep breathe and remind myself to wait, If I don't get called on I can stay calm, listen to the person who is talking and share my ideas later.
You are walking in the hallway and someone bumps into you on accident. What should you do next?
Stay calm, keep my hands to myself, say excuse me or was that an accident, or its okay. If I feel upset or it keeps happening, I can tell the teacher instead of reacting.
Someone takes your pencil without asking and you feel upset. What is the right way to handle it?
Kindly ask them to have it back and if they do not, tell the teacher by raising your hand.
The class is lining up and its noisy and messy. What choice can you make to help the class succeed?
Model how you should be standing in line, be a leader and kindly remind your classmates to line up the right way otherwise you will have to go sit down and try it again
It's the first week back from break and routines feel hard to remember. What are 3 things you an do to help yourself make good choices?
think before I act, watch the teacher and then follow along, If I forget, I can ask for help or look at the classroom rules instead of just guessing