School Expectations Cards

These cards each show one key classroom expectation with a simple prompt to guide discussion and behavior.

1. Listening
   • Prompt: “Keep your eyes on the speaker and ears ready to hear.”
     
     
     
     
2. Following Directions
   • Prompt: “Do what the teacher asks the first time.”
     
     
     
     
3. Staying on Task
   • Prompt: “Work quietly and keep your brain focused on your activity.”
     
     
     
     
4. Respecting Others
   • Prompt: “Use kind words and gentle hands with classmates and teachers.”
     
     
     
     

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Cut out each card. Each card shows a classroom scenario. Act out the scene and practice the expectation described.

1. Listening
   • The teacher says, “Please sit down quietly.” Show how you listen carefully.
     
     
     
     
2. Following Directions
   • The teacher asks you to put away your toys and pick up your book. Demonstrate what you do.
     
     
     
     
3. Staying on Task
   • You are coloring a picture during work time, but a friend starts talking. Show how you stay focused on your coloring.
     
     
     
     
4. Respecting Others
   • A classmate drops their pencil. Show how you can help them kindly.
     
     
     
     
5. Listening
   • During story time, the teacher begins reading a new book. Show how you listen with your eyes and ears.
     
     
     
     
6. Following Directions
   • The teacher asks the class to line up at the door for recess. Show the best way to follow that direction.
     
     
     
     

School Superstar Reflection Worksheet

1. Which expectation did you practice today? (Circle one below)

• Listening
• Following Directions
• Staying on Task
• Respecting Others
  
  
  
  

2. Draw a picture showing you practicing this expectation:
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
3. Write one thing you will do next time to keep being a School Superstar:
   I will ____________________________________________________________
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Date: ______________ Student Name: _________________________

Be a School Superstar Script

Use this word-for-word script to guide your one-on-one session. Speak slowly, use positive tone, and pause often to let the student respond.

1. Warm-Up Discussion (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Hi there, superstar! I’m so happy to see you today. We’re going to talk about some important school expectations that help us learn and have fun. Can you tell me any rules or expectations we have at school?”
(Pause – wait 5–10 seconds for response.)

If student struggles:
Teacher: “No worries! Some examples are listening when someone talks, following directions, staying on our work, and being kind to others.”

Teacher: “I have some cards here that show those expectations. Let’s look at them one at a time.”

– Show the first card from School Expectations Cards.
Teacher: “This card says Listening. What do you think it means to be a good listener in our classroom?”
(Pause for answer. You might prompt: “Do you keep your eyes on the speaker? Do you sit quietly?”)

– Show the second card.
Teacher: “This one is Following Directions. Can you explain what it means to follow directions?”
(Pause. Prompt: “What happens if we don’t follow directions?”)

– Show the third card.
Teacher: “Here we have Staying on Task. How do you stay focused during your schoolwork?”
(Pause. Prompt: “Do you work quietly? Do you keep your hands on your own paper?”)

– Show the fourth card.
Teacher: “This last card is Respecting Others. What are some ways we can show respect to friends and teachers?”
(Pause. Prompt: “What kind words or actions could we use?”)

Teacher: “Great job telling me what each expectation means! Let’s practice acting them out.”

2. Modeling Expectations (8 minutes)

Teacher: “I’m going to show you exactly how to do each expectation, and then you’ll tell me what you saw. Ready?”

1. Listening
   – Teacher models: turn body toward imaginary speaker, look with eyes, stay quiet.
   Teacher: “I’m listening with my eyes and ears.”
   Teacher: “What did you see me do?”
   (Pause; praise: “Yes! You noticed I looked right at the speaker and kept quiet.”)

2. Following Directions
   – Teacher models: pretend teacher says “Put your pencil down.” Teacher acts promptly.
   Teacher: “I put my pencil down right away.”
   Teacher: “What did I do first?”
   (Pause; praise: “Exactly—I did it on the first try!”)

3. Staying on Task
   – Teacher models: pretend to color, ignores ringing phone or tapping friend.
   Teacher: “I kept my brain on my picture.”
   Teacher: “What did I ignore so I could stay on task?”
   (Pause; praise: “You’re right—I didn’t look at anything else.”)

4. Respecting Others
   – Teacher models: gently help a partner pick up dropped crayon.
   Teacher: “I used gentle hands and said, ‘Here you go!’”
   Teacher: “How did I show respect?”
   (Pause; praise: “Perfect—I used kind words and gentle hands.”)

Teacher: “You did a great job watching each model. Next, let’s act them out together!”

3. Role-Play Practice (8 minutes)

Teacher: “I’m going to shuffle our Role-Play Scenario Cards. Pick one card, show me, and we’ll practice that scenario together.”
(Shuffle cards and hand them to student.)

Teacher: “Which card did you choose?”
(Student shows card.)

Teacher (reading card): “’[Read scenario aloud].’ Let’s act it out!”
(Perform scenario with student, guiding as needed.)

Teacher: “You did an amazing job. I’m giving you a sticker/token for that!”
(Repeat with 2–3 scenarios, aiming for balanced practice of all expectations.)

4. Independent Application (5 minutes)

Teacher: “Now it’s your turn to shine all by yourself. Choose one expectation to practice, and I’ll set the timer for 2 minutes. Ready?”
(Student chooses and teacher sets timer.)

Teacher: “Go ahead and show me how you can do [student’s choice]. I’ll watch quietly.”
(Observe. Provide silent positive body language.)
(When timer ends, give sticker/token.)

Teacher: “Great effort! You kept your [expectation] super strong.”

5. Reflection and Goal Setting (4 minutes)

Teacher: “Now let’s think about what we did today. Here’s your Reflection Worksheet.”

1. Teacher: “First, circle the expectation you practiced today.”
   (Wait.)

2. Teacher: “Next, draw a picture showing you practicing that expectation.”
   (Give 30–45 seconds.)

3. Teacher: “Now write one thing you will do next time to keep being a School Superstar. Start with ‘I will ___.’”
   (Prompt as needed: “I will keep my eyes on the speaker,” etc.)

4. Teacher: “Don’t forget to fill in today’s date and your name.”

Teacher: “Amazing work! You’re on your way to being a real School Superstar.”

6. Closing (30 seconds)

Teacher: “High five for all your hard work today! Keep practicing your goal in class, and next time we’ll check how you’re doing and set a new goal. You’ve got this!”

End of lesson.