Hallway Rules
Your mentee blocks the doorway while talking. What do you say?
Move to the side so others can pass.
Your mentee doesn’t know where to sit. What do you say?
“Sit with me or find a friendly table.”
Your mentee asks what to do when entering class.
Look at the board, get ready, and start work.
Your mentee talks loudly in the library.
Remind them to whisper.
Your mentee feels nervous about their first assembly. What can you do?
Say, “I’ll sit with you—it’s not a big deal and goes fast.”
Your mentee starts running in the hall. What should you do?
Tell them to walk so no one gets hurt.
Your mentee misses the trash can and walks away.
Ask them to throw it away properly.
Your mentee finishes early and gets distracted.
Suggest they check their work or read.
They don’t know how to check out a book.
Tell them to go to the desk with the book.
Your mentee keeps talking during the assembly. What should you do?
Say, “Let’s be quiet—someone’s talking now.”
Your mentee is walking on the wrong side. What’s the tip?
Stay on the right side to avoid bumping people.
Your mentee is confused in the lunch line.
Help them follow the line and wait their turn.
Your mentee blurts out answers.
Remind them to raise their hand.
They use a computer without asking.
Say, “Let’s check with the librarian first.”
Your mentee isn’t sure where to sit. What do you do?
Show them where your class sits and help them find a spot.
The bell rings and you’re both late. What now?
Go straight to class and explain if needed.
Your mentee has no lunch and looks unsure.
Show them where to get help or food.
They don’t understand the work but won’t ask.
Tell them it’s okay to ask the teacher.
They forget to return books.
Remind them to check the due date and return it.
Your mentee doesn’t like loud cheering at pep rallies. What can help?
Suggest earplugs, sitting in the back, or stepping out if needed.
Your mentee is being loud in the hall. What do you say?
“Let’s keep it quiet and get to class.”
Someone nearby is being loud or rude.
Suggest moving to a calmer spot.
Your mentee shuts down during group work.
Help them split the work or ask for help.
They’re done with a book and unsure what to do.
Put it in the return bin or ask a librarian.
Your mentee clapped at the wrong time and feels embarrassed. What can you say?
Say, “It’s okay—everyone makes mistakes like that.”