Behavior Clue Hunt Activity Cards

Below are the detective clue cards. Distribute these to each small group. Students read each scenario, discuss whether it’s an “Appropriate” or “Inappropriate” behavior, then place the card in their clue stack for later recording.

Activity Data

{
  "cards": [
    {
      "id": "helping-classmate",
      "scenario": "You see a classmate struggling with their math work, and you offer to help them solve the problem."
    },
    {
      "id": "shouting-answer",
      "scenario": "During the lesson, you shout out the answer without raising your hand."
    },
    {
      "id": "sharing-materials",
      "scenario": "You notice someone needs a glue stick and you share yours."
    },
    {
      "id": "pushing-to-front",
      "scenario": "In the line for recess, you push someone to get to the front."
    },
    {
      "id": "waiting-quietly",
      "scenario": "You wait quietly and patiently while the teacher calls on students to speak."
    },
    {
      "id": "interrupting-conversation",
      "scenario": "You interrupt two classmates who are talking to tell them your own story."
    },
    {
      "id": "name-calling",
      "scenario": "You call another student a mean name when they accidentally bump you."
    },
    {
      "id": "listening-friend",
      "scenario": "Your friend is upset and you sit with them and listen to how they feel."
    },
    {
      "id": "taking-turn",
      "scenario": "You take turns using the classroom computer without complaining."
    },
    {
      "id": "throwing-paper",
      "scenario": "You throw a paper airplane across the room while class is working."
    }
  ]
}

Use these cards during the “Clue Hunt” phase:

• Students read each scenario aloud.
• Discuss as a group: Is this appropriate or not? Why?
• Keep cards in a pile for the “Case File Recording” step.

Happy detective work!

Case File Recording Worksheet

Name: ________________________ Date: ________________ Team: ________________

Instructions: Write each clue you collected in the correct column. Use complete sentences or key words from the clue cards.

Appropriate Behaviors

1. _________________________________
   
   
   
2. _________________________________
   
   
   
3. _________________________________
   
   
   
4. _________________________________
   
   
   
5. _________________________________
   
   
   

Inappropriate Behaviors

1. _________________________________
   
   
   
2. _________________________________
   
   
   
3. _________________________________
   
   
   
4. _________________________________
   
   
   
5. _________________________________
   
   
   

Detective Debrief Guide

Purpose: Wrap up your detective work by reflecting on clues, understanding behaviors, and reinforcing positive social skills.

1. Reflect on the Clue Hunt

• Which behavior clues were easy to classify? Why?
  
  
  
• Which clues were tricky or made you stop and think? Why?
  
  
  

2. Explore Appropriate Behaviors

• Why is it important to raise your hand before speaking or wait quietly?
  • Follow-up: How does this help everyone learn?
    
    
    
• Think of a time you helped a friend or shared something. How did it make you and your friend feel?
  
  
  

3. Examine Inappropriate Behaviors

• Which inappropriate behavior could cause the biggest problem in class? Why?
  
  
  
• If someone shouts out an answer without raising their hand, what could you say or do to help them remember the rule?
  
  
  

4. Problem-Solving Turnaround

• Pick one inappropriate behavior from the case file. How can we change it into an appropriate behavior? Describe the new action.
  
  
  
  
  
  

5. Detective Pledge and Celebration

• Ask each student to share one promise: “I will be a behavior detective by __________.”
  
  
  
• Celebrate as a team: Give out “Behavior Detective” stickers or high-fives to recognize good work.

Teacher Tips:

• Encourage all students to speak; praise participation.
• Reinforce that mistakes help us learn about behaviors.
• Remind detectives that they can continue practicing these skills every day.