Behaviors to Teach

1. Whole-Class Discussion

2. Working with a Partner

3. Small Group Instruction

3.1. For Those in Small Group

3.1.1. walk directly to small group

3.1.2. bring materials

3.1.3. quietly move to small group

3.1.4. follow directions

3.1.5. raise hand and wait to be called on

3.1.6. stay seated

3.2. For Those Working Independently

3.2.1. do assigned work

3.2.2. no talking

3.2.3. stay seated

3.2.4. save questions until the small group's transition

4. Attention-Getting Signals

4.1. freeze

4.2. look at the teacher

4.3. listen to what the teacher is saying

5. Out-of-Seat Transitions

5.1. no talking

5.2. stay seated and wait for signal to move

5.3. walk directly to the next location

5.4. follow directions to complete activity

6. Distributing / Collecting Materials and Papers

6.1. take just enough for yourself

6.2. pass the rest to the next person

6.3. speak quietly

6.4. when turning papers in, place your paper on top of the pile and make sure your paper is facing the same as the others

7. End of Class Routine

7.1. gather belongings

7.2. get ready to leave

7.3. leave

8. Teacher-Directed Instruction

8.1. stay in seat

8.2. no talking

8.3. keep eyes on teacher

8.4. follow directions

9. Independent Work

9.1. do assigned work

9.2. stay seated

9.3. no talking

9.4. select activity from to-do list if finished early

9.5. use help cards

10. Group Work

10.1. work on assignment

10.2. stay seated

10.3. talk about assignment in quiet voices

11. In-Seat Transitions

11.1. no talking

11.2. stay seated

11.3. take out / put away materials

12. Coming Back from Lunch

12.1. no talking

12.2. put everything away

12.3. start assignment

12.4. use help cards

13. Emergency Drills

13.1. follow teacher's direction

13.2. look at the teacher

13.3. freeze

14. Beginning of Class Routine

14.1. get ready to work

14.2. put away belongings

14.3. start working