Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
You start calling your friends or teacher mean names because you do not want to do your school work
unexpected behavior
Act out: Greeting a new student in class
“Hi, I’m ____. Nice to meet you"
I dropped my last pencil and it broke on the floor.
small problem; ask teacher for a new one
Someone asks to borrow your pencil. What could you do?
Share politely and ask for it back later.
What is something kind you can say when a friend shares good news?
That’s awesome!”
“I’m happy for you!”
1. What is the difference between expected and unexpected behavior?
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2. What is an example of each?
1. Expected behaviors are expectation we are supposed to be doing and unexpected are behaviors that may be unsafe and can make others around us feel uncomfortable around us
2. Expected: following teachers directions, having safe hands and calm body, raising my hand
Unexpected: throwing objects, hitting, or anything that make make someone feel unsafe or uncomfortable
Act out: Asking a friend to play with you at recess.
"Hey, Do you want to play with me?"
I accidently get hand sanitizer on my shirt while I am cleaning my hands.
small problem; wait for my shirt to dry
A classmate is talking while you’re trying to read. What could you do?
Ask politely for quiet
Move to another spot
Your friend drops their books. What could you do?
Help them pick it up
"Do you need some help?"
Ms. Scott and Mr. Robbins are supposed to line up to go to lunch. Mr. Robbins gets there first and Ms. Scott gets mad because she wanted to be first. Ms. Scott pushes Mr. Robbins out of the way and takes his place.
Unexpected behavior
Act out: Apologizing to someone after bumping into them.
"I am sorry, I didn't mean to"
"I am sorry, it was an accident"
A peer got a nose bleed in the middle of class and fainted.
Big problem; this would be an emergency
You forgot to bring your homework. What should you do?
Tell the teacher honestly and ask what to do next
You want to play a game, but your friend wants to play something else. What could you do?
Compromise
Take turns
You have an assembly at school and Ms. Murray is talking in front of the whole school. You are sitting quietly and following directions.
expected behavior
Act out: Asking politely to borrow a Toy.
"Can I have turn?"
"Hey, I like that toy. Can I play after?"
Someone is bothering you over and over again
small or medium problem; tell an adult about the problem
You spilled water on your desk and it got messy. What should you do?
Clean it up and tell the teacher if needed
A new student joins your class. How can you include them?
Invite them to play
Sit with them
Introduce yourself
You have a substitute teacher today. You are sitting in your chair quietly and raising your hand when you have a question to ask.
expected behavior
Act out: Joining a group that is already playing by asking first.
"Hey, Can I join too?"
You have an emergency that has happened at home
big problem; get help from an adult immediately
Your friend said something that hurt your feelings. What could you do?
Tell them how you feel calmly or ask them not to say it again
A friend says, “I like your drawing!” What do you say back?
Thanks!” or “I like yours too"