Movement
When we are sitting on the carpet for a lesson, how should your body look?
calm and safe
criss cross, mountain, or mermaid
in my box
My classmate is sharing in the morning meeting or during a math lesson. What is my expected voice level?
How will my classmates know I am participating in a lesson?
following expectations
keeping my brain engaged
sharing my thinking (hand up, turn and talk, or choral)
staying with the expected task
Oh no! My pencil broke. What do I do?
put it in the "dull" box
pick any sharp pencil
go back to my work
Si se puede
I am at my desk and hear the magic word, and it is time to line up. What do I need to do?
stand
push in my chair
walk to line
It is WIN time. What voice level do I need to use? Why?
When is it an appropriate time to ask for the bathroom? What about a drink of water?
bathroom - transitions, independent table work, emergencies
water - transitions, independent table work, if it is at my desk
We are in math and supposed to get our whiteboards. What do I need to do? How do I know which whiteboard to get?
walk quickly and quietly to my bin
go around the red table
get my marker and eraser after
--> ask myself, am I in math or fundations?
Which core value means to go with the flow, be patient, and understand that things don't always go as planned?
Flexibility
Ms. Haas said, "Turn and Talk". What should I do with my body to show that I'm ready?
turn to my partner
eye contact
safe and calm
We are in the hallway on the way to lunch recess and I walk by my friend's classroom. What do I do and why?
walk with voice level 0 and keep my eyes forward
I don't want to distract someone from learning
If I'm not sure what to do for an activity what do I do? (Not a test!)
look at the board
My dry erase marker stopped working! Oh no! I remember this is a small problem. How can I solve it?
try another marker at my table (there's an extra!)
raise my hand for help
use question words instead of whining
Which core value means to work together to solve problems and help each other out?
Teamwork
There's a fire drill! What do I need to remember to safely leave the classroom?
leave everything behind
walk with purpose
no line order
last person closes the door
It is time to pack up and clean up for the closing circle. Why should my voice level be at 0?
it helps with focus
I have responsibilities to complete
everyone needs to be able to hear directions
it shows calmness and respect
We are working on an activity independently at our tables, and I have a question. Which do I do and why?:
A. Follow Ms. Haas around the room
B. Yell at Ms. Haas across the room
C. Wait for Ms. Haas to come to my table and check in
C because she might be helping another table or person. She will rotate around the room when she can and come to help.
Ms. Haas said the magic word and I see everyone else get up but I did not hear what to do. What can I do to solve the problem?
stand up and follow my classmates
look around to see what supplies others have
ask a classmate - level 1 voice - what to do
Which core value means to make good choices, even when no one is watching, and follow expectations?
Integrity