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BE RESPECTFUL.....BE RESPONSIBLE.....BE PEACEFUL |
Cool Tools and Matrixes
COOL TOOLS
Cool tools are one-page lesson plans that assist staff to teach students the school-wide behavioral expectations. Cool Tools are used to teach students procedures for non-classroom areas (e.g. asking for help, staying in your seat, organizing for homework completion, etc.)
Sample Lesson
Moving Through the Hallway Procedures
Purpose of Lesson
1. To teach students expected procedures on how to walk through the halls.
2. To get from one place to another quietly and safely.
Teaching Examples
1. Your class is scheduled to go to the gym which is on the other side of the school. You love going to gym. You want to get there quickly and safely. The best way to get there is to stay in line, face forward,and walk quietly on the right side of the hallway with the rest of your class.
2. Two 2nd grade girls finished speech and went back to their room to find that their class left to go to art. Their teacher was not in the classroom. At first they were very upset because they did not know what to do. Then they decided to make a plan and walk together to art class reminding each other about the hallway expectations of walking to the right, facing forward, and keeping their hands and feet to self.
Kid Activities/Role Plays
1. Have students discuss how they think the procedures for walking through the hallways show respect, keep them safe, and allow them to be ready to learn.
2. Have the students practice walking quietly in the hallway following the procedures of staying to the right, facing forward, and keeping hands and
feet to self.
Follow-up Reinforcement Activities
1. Give verbal praise and "gotchas' to students who are "caught" following the procedures for walking through the halls. Preteach hallway procedures before taking your class into the hallway. Example, "Before we leave for the library I want to remind you to stay to the right, face forward, and keep hands and feet to self. What do we do when we see a friend?" (Hopefully they will answer "Smile or wave and keep hands to themselves.")
MATRIXES
A matrix is a visual which shows what the rules actually look like in various places in the school, on the grounds, and on the bus. In a positive manner, the matrix tells children what to do and how to behave in order to abide by our school rules. Various matrixes are posted around the buildings.
Sample Matrix
Desired Bus Behavior
| What does this behavior look like? |
Be Respectful |
Be Responsible |
Be Peaceful |
| ...when students are getting on and off the bus? |
Walk slowly
Watch your step
Quickly find your seat
Exit the bus in an orderly manner |
Allow the person in front of you to get on and off the bus first
Keep hands and feet to yourself
If you drop something while you are geting off the bus, leave the item on the ground until the bus leaves |
Greet the driver and your friends pleasantly
Take turns
Remain in an orderly line until it is your turn to get on or off the bus |
| ...when students are riding the bus? |
Remain seated at all times
Use "inside"voices on the bus
Use appropriate language |
Keep bus aisles clear
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Keep all food in your backpack-the bus is a "food-free" environment |
Cooperate with the bus driver |
| ....when the bus is approaching or crossing railroad tracks? |
Cooperate with the bus driver
Use a "silent signal" to remind your friends to become silent |
"Zip the lip" and remain silent until the bus crosses the tracks safely |
Remain calm and silent
Help others by silently signaling them to do so as well |
| ....when students are participating in a bus evacuation? |
Become silent
Remain calm and orderly
Listen for directions
Give the bus driver your complete attention |
"Zip the lip" and remain silent
Follow the bus driver's directions |
Help others
Cooperate with the bus driver and ALL adults in charge |
