BES Bobcat Habits

I am READY in the hallway because...

• I know where I am going and walk directly there.

• my body is safe and calm.

• I have everything I need for where I am going.

I am a THINKER in the hallway because...

• I listen to directions.

• I think before I act.

• I walk directly to where I am supposed to go.

I am CONSIDERATE in the hallway because...

• my voice is off to allow teachers to teach and learners to learn.

• I give appropriate bubble space.

• my hands are by my side.

• I walk.

• I stay on the right side of the hall.

• I respectfully wave when I see someone I know.

I am a CONTRIBUTOR in the hallway because...

• I model our habits for others.

• when I walk quietly I do not interrupt learning.

• I make sure I have everything I need.

• I respectfully let others know if they drop something .

I am READY in the cafeteria because...

• I know if I am having school lunch or lunch from home.

• I clean my hands before and after I eat.

• I know where my seat is.

• I am aware of my mind, mood and body.

• I know where to find what I need to eat lunch.

I am a THINKER in the cafeteria because...

• I make sure I have everything I need for lunch.

• I remember to eat my lunch.

• I am aware of the people around me.

I am CONSIDERATE in the cafeteria because...

• I use appropriate manners.

• I clean up my messes.

• I make sure all my trash goes into the trash can.

• I respectfully let an adult know if I need to leave my seat.

• I keep my food to myself.

• I keep my conversations respectfully quiet.

I am a CONTRIBUTOR in the cafeteria because...

• I give quiet reminders to others about our habits.

• I have school appropriate conversations.

• I listen respectfully to others.

• I make sure the area around me is clean including the table, seat and floor.

• I help clean any other messes I can.

I am READY during recess because...

• My body is safe and calm.

• I am wearing appropriate clothes to keep me warm and dry.

• I have everything I need for lunch.

• I respectfully remind others if I need space.

• I notice my mind, mood and body.

• I have an idea of what I would like to do during recess and get what I need

I am a THINKER during recess because...

• I think before I act.

• I know the rules of the activity or game I want to play.

• I am a responsible decision maker.

• I can respond appropriately to conflict.

• I know what to do when the whistle blows.

I am CONSIDERATE during recess because...

• I follow the same rules as others during a group game or activity.

• I include others to play.

• I listen to others.

• I share recess equipment with others and take turns.

• I line up right away when the whistle blows.

• I listen to adult directions.

I am a CONTRIBUTOR during recess because...

• I give respectful reminders to others about our habits.

• I respectfully remind others about the rules of group activities or games.

• I make sure everyone is using the same rules and expectations.

• I clean up recess equipment and materials, even if I did not use them.

• I tell an adult if I or someone else needs assistance.

I am READY for the bathroom because...

• I notice when I need to use the bathroom.

• my body is safe and calm.

• my voice is quiet.

• I walk to and from the bathroom.

I am a THINKER about using the bathroom because...

• I know it is an appropriate time to leave the room.

• I know if it is an emergency or if I can wait.

• I clean up after myself.

• I flush the toilet and wash my hands.

I am CONSIDERATE when using the bathroom because...

• I wait for my turn.

• I clean up after myself.

• I use the "just right" amount of toilet paper, soap, and paper towels.

• I give others bubble space and privacy.

I am a CONTRIBUTOR when using the bathroom because...

• I give kind quiet reminders to others about our habits.

• I help clean up messes, even if I did not make them.

• I let an adult know if there is a mess I cannot clean.

• I let an adult know if anything makes me feel uncomfortable or unsafe.

I am READY on the bus because...

• my body is safe and calm.

• my voice is quiet.

• I sit and stay in my seat.

• I notice my mind, mood and body.

• I have all the things I need before I get on and off the bus.

I am a THINKER on the bus because...

• I know the bus rules.

• I think before I act.

• I treat others the way I would like to be treated.

I am CONSIDERATE on the bus because...

• I use kind words.

• I help my bus driver.

• I model sitting bottom to bottom and back to back.

• I keep my legs and materials out of the aisle.

• I do not eat or drink on the bus.

I am a CONTRIBUTOR on the bus because...

• I am a role model to others.

• I give quiet reminders to others about our habits.

• I help clean up messes.

• I have school appropriate conversations.

• I let an adult know if anything makes me feel uncomfortable or unsafe.