The Classroom
When your teacher says "Good morning" to you, you smile and wave.
Expected.
It is polite to respond when someone greets you.
You're in the middle of a game so you continue to play for a few minutes, even though it is time to line up.
Unexpected.
Think about it, What if Everybody did that?
After using the bathroom, you take the long way back to your classroom because you don't feel like going back yet.
Unexpected.
This could create a safety issue, if your teacher is looking for you.
Unexpected.
Your teacher's job is to help you do your best work. He or she is helping you learn by having you fix a mistake.
The zone where you are feeling focused and ready to work.
The Green Zone
You have to use the bathroom so you leave the classroom to do so.
Unexpected
(Leaving the classroom without your teacher knowing is unsafe - why?)
You bring your football from home to play with your friends at recess. You tell Jen that she can't play because it's your ball from home.
Unexpected.
We don't bring toys to school, nor do we treat others that way.
You are so excited to tell your teacher something that you run to your classroom in the morning.
Unexpected.
Even if we are excited, it is expected to use walking feet in the hallway.
You leave your backpack on the floor in the hallway because you're so excited to get to class.
Unexpected.
It's great that you're excited to be in class, but you still need to do your job when you arrive!
A word to describe how expected behavior can make those around us feel.
Comfortable, happy, proud, green thoughts, etc.
Even though your teacher just gave the directions, you are unsure what to do. You raise your hand to ask for help.
Expected.
It is okay to forget directions sometimes, and it is ALWAYS okay to ask your teacher for help.
You and your friends are playing a rough game of tag, but are still having fun. A teacher says to stop and you do. The next day, you play the same game since everyone playing had fun.
Unexpected.
Even if you are having fun, a teacher told you to stop for safety reasons. It is expected to listen to adults.
You can't hang your stuff up (or put it in your locker) because other students are in your way. You wait while they get their things and then put your stuff down.
Expected.
Good manners!
You have a connection to a story that your teacher is telling. You make the connection sign and smile at your teacher.
Expected.
Silently showing the connection would not disrupt the class or distract your peers.
A word to describe how unexpected behavior can make those around us feel.
Uncomfortable, upset, angry, annoyed, red thoughts, etc.
You are annoyed that you have to do another math worksheet. You groan then put your head on your desk. You keep your head on your desk as you work.
Unexpected.
It's okay to feel frustrated with your work, but you need to use a strategy and move on. You do your best work and stay focused when seated correctly.
Another student is always mean to you at recess. After she calls you a name, you push her and tell her to leave you alone.
Unexpected.
This will likely result in you getting in trouble. When another student is bothering you, try using your words with them. If that doesn't work, tell a teacher.
You make a face at your best friend as you pass by their classroom.
Unexpected.
This would distract them (or other members of the class) from their learning.
You don't hear the direction for an activity. You quietly read at your seat so you don't disturb the kids who are working.
Unexpected.
If you're unsure what to do, you can always ask your teacher. They'll tell you the group plan!
When everyone is thinking about and doing the same thing, they are following the what?
The Group Plan
As your teacher is talking, you click your pen over and over again to help you stay focused.
Unexpected.
It's great that you're trying to stay focused! But when using a tool/strategy in the classroom it should not disturb others.
Jason is not playing by the rules, so you tell him he can't play with you and your friends anymore.
Unexpected.
Jason might not know/understand the rules. You should try to explain them. Unless someone is being dangerous or mean to you, you should always be inclusive.
You stop to say "hello" to your teacher from last year as you are walking to class in the morning.
Expected.
Teachers love visits with old students. As long as it does not make you late to class, it is okay!
You help a peer by saying the correct answer when they're unsure.
Unexpected.
You are taking away their chance to learn. Sometimes someone just needs a few extra moments of think time.
The amount of space you and those around you need to feel comfortable.
Personal Space.
Don't be a space invader!