Volume Lights
When the whiteboard lights are red, is the class on hands or off hands?
On hands
What does C.U.S.S. stand for?
Can You Speak Sweetly
When the whiteboard lights are blue, at what volume can the classroom be speaking?
Whispering
True or False - When the teacher is on vacation, classroom rules don't apply!
False
When the whiteboard lights are on rainbow mode, what does that mean?
It's party time!
Which of these two statements is more likely to make someone else angry or defensive?
"You never listen to me!" or "I felt upset when you interrupted me. I want to hear what you have to say too, but can you please allow me to finish my thought first?"
"You never listen to me!"
What is the class allowed to do when the lights are green?
Free talk/off hands, choice time, walk around the classroom
What are some things you can do to stay safe or calm down when you are feeling upset or someone is annoying you? (Think about some of the safety tips you've learned so far too!)
Sensory tools, deep breathing, Worry Box, ask an adult for help, ignore or walk away from the situation, keep hands and feet to yourself, doing a preferred activity, asking for a break, etc.
In Morning Circle, what are the expectations when someone is holding the talking rattle?
The person who holds the talking rattle is the only person speaking, all others are listening.