What Would You Do?
Your teacher is giving directions. Your friend whispers, “Look at this!” What should you do?
Kindly ignore your friend to show you are actively listening to the teacher. Remind them to focus.
What should you have ready when class begins?
Eyes on the board, journals/morning activity out. Homework in the Turn-In bin.
What voice level should you use when the teacher is giving whole-class directions?
Voice Level ZERO!
What does showing respect look like?
Being kind, listening to each other, listening to the teacher, respecting our classroom.
Uh-oh! You don't understand the directions. What should you do?
Ask 3! Ask yourself - try to find a solution. Ask a friend, or ask a neighbor who's willing to help!
You finish your assignment early. What is the expected next step?
Work in your Purple Folder or May-Do Bin!
The timer starts and you see the “Do Now” on the board. What should you do?
Get out your materials and start working!
What does a “partner voice” sound like?
Level 2: A voice that only your partners/tablemates can hear!
You borrow something from a classmate. What should you do when you're finished with it?
Return it when we get a free chance, NOT during learning time!
Uh-oh! You made a mistake and want to give up. What classroom expectation can help?
Our affirmations! I am brave, I am loved, and I CAN DO HARD THINGS!
You disagree with a classmate during group work. What is the respectful way to handle it?
Respectfully give your opinion. Do not yell and do not use profanity.
During a math discussion, you know the answer and are excited to share it. What should you do instead of calling out?
Raise your hand quietly and wait to be called!
Your group gets excited and starts getting louder and louder. What should you do?
Give an example of showing kindness when someone makes a mistake.
[open answer]
You are in a hurry to leave, but your area isn't clean. What's the responsible choice?
Stop what you are doing, make sure your area is clean, then return to packing up.
You notice someone sitting alone. What is one kind thing you could do?
Say hi, offer them to hang out, smile at them.
Your teacher is reading aloud. What should you be doing?
Silently following along, eyes on the correct page, finger tracing the words if needed.
Your teacher gives directions for a writing assignment, but you're already thinking about what you want to write. Why is it important to listen to the entire set of directions?
I must patiently listen to all directions so I can be ready to do my best work with all the information I need.
What does the Golden Rule mean, and why is it important in our classroom?
Treat people how you want to be treated! It is important because we want to give AND get good energy!
You spill something at lunch and quietly walk away because “someone else cleans the cafeteria.”
Which classroom RULE did you forget?
Stay Responsible
The bell rings after lunch. What should you do when you hear the signal to line up?
Stop playing and walk to class so we don't get locked out!
What body language does a student have to show they are ready for the next task?
Clear desk, quiet mouths and calm body.
Why do you think morning meetings are part of our classroom instead of simply starting academic work right away?
[open answer] They create an environment where we can share happy things and get to know each other.
Why is following directions the first time important for you AND everyone else in the classroom?
So we can learn and not waste time during the day. We want to have fun!
The dismissal bell rings. You jump up and run toward the door before the teacher gives the signal.
What's the problem?
You did not follow dismissal directions - Ms. Maddie dismisses you, not the bell!