The Well Managed Classroom:
We want our students to become "LIFE LONG LEARNERS!" Use the following procedures to help teach your child life skills like following directions and communicating effectively.



Following Directions
1. Look at the person.
2. Say 'Okay.'
3. Do what you've been asked right away.
4. Check back.



Accepting Criticism or a Consequence
1. Look at the person.
2. Say 'Okay.'
3. Stay Calm.



Accepting 'NO' for an Answer
1. Look at the person.
2. Say 'Okay.'
3. Stay calm
4. If you disagree, ask later.



Greeting Others
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a plesant voice
3. Say 'Hi' or 'Hello.'



Getting the Teachers Attention
1. Look at the teacher.
2. Raise your hand and stay calm.
3. Wait until the teacher says your name.
4. Ask your question.



Disagreeing Appropriately
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a plesant voice.
3. Tell why you feel differently.
4. Give a reason.
5. Listen to the other person.



Making an Apology
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a serious, sincere voice.
3. Say 'I'm sorry for...or 'I want to apologize for...'
4. Explain how you plan to do better in the future.
5. Say 'Thanks for listening.'



Accepting Compliments
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a plesant voice.
3. Say 'Thank you.'



Having a Conversation
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a plesant voice.
3. Listen to what the other person says.
4. When there is a break in the conversation, ask a question or share your thoughts.



Asking for Help
1. Look at the person.
2. Ask the person if they have time to help you.
3. Clearly explain the kind of help that you need.
4. Thank the person for helping.



Asking Permission
1. Look at the person.
2. Use a calm and plesant voice.
3. Say 'May I...'
4. Accept the answer calmly.




Staying on Task
1. Look at your task or assignment.
2. Think about the steps needed to complete the task.
3. Focus all your attention on the task.
4. Stop working only when instructed.
5. Ignore distractions and interruptions from others.



Sharing Somthing
1. Let the other person use the item first.
2. Ask if you can use it later.
3. When you get it, offer it back to the other person after you have used it.



Working with Others
1. Identify the task to be completed.
2. Assign tasks to each person.
3. Discuss ideas in a calm quiet voice and let everyonw share their ideas.
4. Work on task until compleated.



Listening
1. Look at the person who is talking and remain quiet.
2. Wait until the person is through talking before you speak.
3. Show that you heard them by nodding your head, saying 'Okay,' 'That's interesting,' etc.



Appropriate Voice Tone
1. Listen to the level of the voices around you.
2. Change your voice to match.
3. Watch and listen for visual or verbal cues and adjust your voice as needed.