The Cove
I can have snack in the Cove.
FALSE. Food is not allowed in the Cove.
I have to use the bathroom so I use the "T"/ toilet sign to ask for permission.
TRUE. You don't need to even use words to ask to go to the bathroom.
It's math time but I feel like doing an art project. I'm going to get out water colors and a glue stick.
FALSE. During math time it is expected that you follow the group plan.
My friend wants to use my laptop so I'm going to give them my password.
FALSE. You are not allowed to share your login information with others.
It's read to self time and I need to use the bathroom a little. This is a good time to ask to use the bathroom.
TRUE! This is a great time to go so you don't miss the beginning of Researcher's Workshop.
I left my sweatshirt in the cove. It's recess time, so I'll just leave it and get it later.
FALSE. Please take anything you brought with you when you leave the cove.
I want to use the Boy's Bathroom but the pass is on someone's desk. That means I can't go to the bathroom.
FALSE. You can use the All-Gender Bathroom in the office!
I am having cranberries for snack and I accidentally drop them. Oh well, the custodian will vacuum them later.
FALSE. We are responsible for picking up the floor. The vacuum is only for tiny crumbs and flecks of dirt.
It's time to do i-Ready but I'd rather search up fun things on Google.
DOUBLE FALSE. You may ONLY do the assigned activity and Google searches are not allowed.
We just got back from PE and it's read aloud time. I'm going to get a snack and wait until Mrs. Baldwin is reading to ask to use the bathroom.
FALSE. Please use the bathroom on the way back from PE.
I colored a mindfulness sheet in The Cove. After I'm done I take it with me to bring home or recycle.
TRUE. Please do not leave papers in the cove.
I need a break so I'm going to sit in the Library for a while.
FALSE. We do not use the Library for breaks.
I used a scissor for an activity and I'm done with it now. I'm going to safely carry it to the supply drawers and put it in the scissor bin.
TRUE. Always promptly put away materials in their "home".
I can't find my charger so I'm going to unplug the one laptop next to mine and use that one.
FALSE! If you can't find your cord, ask for help!
It's the beginning of the day and I don't know my go home plan. I'm going to ask the office staff or Mrs. Baldwin to help me figure it out.
TRUE. Please don't wait until the end of the day.
I am having big emotions and am going to stay in the Cove most of the day.
FALSE. Breaks in The Cove should be 5-7 minutes. If you need longer than that to join the whole group plan, Mrs. Baldwin will call the office for you.
I am in the yellow zone and need a little break. I can ask Mrs. Baldwin to ask the grown-ups at Cozier if they can help me.
TRUE. BUT...they might not be able to help you right away because they are always busy helping kids solve problems.
There is a book on the floor in my walking path, so it is ok to step on it and ignore it.
FALSE. Please do not harm books and pick up things even if they are not yours to help our classroom community.
The whole group plan is to be at the carpet for a math lesson, so I'm going to put away my laptop and join the class.
TRUE! If the whole group plan doesn't involve using laptops, you should not be on yours. (RARE individual plans excluded.)
It's time for morning circle and I hear the transition timer. I'm going to wait until everyone is sitting before I clean up from breakfast.
FALSE. The timer means it's time to clean up now and be at the circle before the timer ends.
I'm going to do i-Ready in the Cove with two of my friends.
FALSE. The Cove is not a space for doing work and only two people are allowed at a time.
I am in the yellow or blue zone and need a quick reset. I am going to ask to get a drink of water and take some deep breaths and come back to class ready to learn.
TRUE. You can take a short break (2 minutes) to try to get back into the green zone. ASK PERMISSION.
I'm borrowed a Sharpie from Mrs. Baldwin. I might use it later so I'm going to put it in my pencil cup or just use it to do my assignments today.
FALSE. All materials need to be returned as soon as you are done. You can always borrow it later if needed. (PS - Sharpies are not for use on assignments.)
I am doing i-Ready and the activity isn't responding to me touching the screen. I'm going to restart my computer and try again.
TRUE! Please be gentle with your laptop and don't just push harder when something doesn't' work (keys or screen). A restart fixes MOST problems.
I scraped my knee at recess so didn't start eating my lunch until 11:55. I need to finish eating lunch in 5 minutes.
FALSE. Tell Mrs. Baldwin what happened and she will let you finish lunch in the classroom.