Whole Brain Teaching Rules:
- Follow Directions Quickly
- Raise Your Hand for Permission to Speak
- Raise Your Hand for Permission to Leave Your Seat
- Make Smart Choices
- Keep Your Dear Teacher Happy
Manners Quest: Classroom, Teacher, and Peer Interactions
If your teacher gives you an instruction, what should you do?
- a) Follow directions quickly
- b) Ignore it
- c) Do it later
When you want to speak in class, what should you do?
- a) Shout out your answer
- b) Raise your hand for permission to speak
- c) Talk to your neighbor
If you need to leave your seat, what should you do?
- a) Just get up and leave
- b) Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat
- c) Walk around the classroom
When you see a classmate struggling, what should you do?
- a) Make fun of them
- b) Offer to help them
- c) Ignore them
If you make a mistake, what should you do?
- a) Blame someone else
- b) Admit it and try to fix it
- c) Ignore it
When your teacher is giving instructions, what should you do?
- a) Talk to your friends
- b) Listen carefully and follow directions quickly
- c) Play with your things
If you want to join a group activity, what should you do?
- a) Ask if you can join
- b) Just join in
- c) Take over
When you receive feedback from your teacher, how should you respond?
- a) Argue with them
- b) Listen and thank them
- c) Ignore it
If you see someone being teased, what should you do?
- a) Join in
- b) Walk away
- c) Stand up for them or tell a teacher
When you need to borrow something from a classmate, what should you do?
- a) Take it without asking
- b) Ask for permission
- c) Just use it and return it later
If you finish your work early, what should you do?
- a) Distract others
- b) Ask the teacher what you can do next
- c) Play around
When you are in a group discussion, how should you behave?
- a) Talk over everyone
- b) Listen and take turns speaking
- c) Ignore the conversation
If you need to apologize, what should you say?
- a) Sorry, but it’s not my fault
- b) I’m sorry, I won’t do it again
- c) Just say sorry and walk away
When you see someone sitting alone at lunch, what should you do?
- a) Invite them to join you
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
If you need to get someone’s attention, what should you do?
- a) Shout their name
- b) Tap them gently and say excuse me
- c) Wave your hands wildly
When you are at a school assembly, how should you behave?
- a) Be loud and talk to friends
- b) Be respectful and listen
- c) Do whatever you want
If you need to leave a group activity, what should you say?
- a) I’m leaving
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just walk away
When you are using someone else’s things, what should you do?
- a) Take care of them and return them
- b) Use them roughly
- c) Keep them
If you see someone new at school, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Introduce yourself and offer to help
- c) Laugh at them
When you are in a classroom discussion, how should you contribute?
- a) Share your ideas respectfully
- b) Talk over others
- c) Stay silent
If you need to ask for help, what should you say?
- a) Help me now
- b) Can you please help me?
- c) Demand help
When you are at a school event, how should you behave?
- a) Be loud and run around
- b) Be respectful and follow the rules
- c) Do whatever you want
If you see someone being left out, what should you do?
- a) Include them in your group
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
When you need to leave the classroom during a lesson, what should you do?
- a) Just walk out
- b) Raise your hand and ask for permission
- c) Wait until the lesson is over
If you want to share an idea in class, what should you do?
- a) Shout it out
- b) Raise your hand and wait to be called on
- c) Write it down and pass it to the teacher
When you are working on a group project, how should you behave?
- a) Take over the project
- b) Work together and share ideas
- c) Do nothing
If you see someone being kind, what should you do?
- a) Ignore it
- b) Acknowledge and appreciate their kindness
- c) Make fun of them
When you need to ask your teacher for something, how should you do it?
- a) Demand it
- b) Ask politely and say please
- c) Ignore the teacher
If you see someone drop their belongings, what should you do?
- a) Pick it up for them
- b) Ignore it
- c) Step on it
When you need to leave the classroom, what should you say?
- a) I’m leaving
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just walk out
How to Play:
- Set Up: Gather the students in a circle or classroom setting.
- Ask Questions: Read each question aloud and give the students time to think and answer.
- Discuss: After each question, discuss why the correct answer is important and how it aligns with the Whole Brain Teaching rules.
- Reward: Praise the students for their participation and good answers. You can also give small rewards or stickers for correct answers.
This game will help students understand and practice the Whole Brain Teaching rules while reinforcing good manners and respectful behavior. Would you like any additional activities or resources to complement this game?
Absolutely! Here’s a game called “Friendship Quest” designed to address bullying, social isolation, and exclusion. This game encourages students to think about their actions and the impact they have on others, promoting empathy and inclusivity.
Friendship Quest: Anti-Bullying and Inclusion Game
Objective:
To help students understand the importance of kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
Materials:
- Scenario cards (printed or written on index cards)
- A large poster board or whiteboard
- Markers
- Stickers or small rewards
How to Play:
- Set Up: Divide the students into small groups.
- Scenario Cards: Each group receives a set of scenario cards. These cards describe different situations related to bullying, social isolation, and exclusion.
- Discussion: Groups discuss each scenario and decide on the best way to handle the situation. They should think about how to be kind, inclusive, and stand up against bullying.
- Share and Reflect: Each group shares their scenarios and solutions with the class. Discuss why their solutions are effective and how they promote a positive and inclusive environment.
- Reward: Praise the students for their thoughtful responses and give small rewards or stickers for participation.
Scenario Cards:
Scenario 1: You see a new student sitting alone at lunch. What should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Invite them to sit with you
- c) Laugh at them
Scenario 2: A classmate is being teased for their appearance. What should you do?
- a) Join in the teasing
- b) Stand up for them and tell the teaser to stop
- c) Walk away
Scenario 3: Your friend is excluding someone from a game. What should you do?
- a) Join in excluding them
- b) Invite the excluded person to join the game
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 4: You hear a rumor being spread about a classmate. What should you do?
- a) Spread the rumor further
- b) Tell others to stop spreading the rumor
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 5: A student is being bullied online. What should you do?
- a) Ignore it
- b) Report it to a teacher or trusted adult
- c) Join in the bullying
Scenario 6: You notice someone is always picked last for group activities. What should you do?
- a) Ignore it
- b) Make sure to include them in your group
- c) Laugh at them
Scenario 7: A classmate drops their books in the hallway. What should you do?
- a) Walk past them
- b) Help them pick up their books
- c) Laugh at them
Scenario 8: You see someone being left out during recess. What should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Invite them to play with you
- c) Make fun of them
Scenario 9: Your friend is making fun of someone’s clothes. What should you do?
- a) Join in making fun of them
- b) Tell your friend to stop
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 10: A student is being called names because of their accent. What should you do?
- a) Join in calling names
- b) Stand up for them and tell others to stop
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 11: You see a group of students excluding someone from a project. What should you do?
- a) Join in excluding them
- b) Invite the excluded student to join your group
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 12: A classmate is being bullied for their interests. What should you do?
- a) Join in the bullying
- b) Support their interests and stand up for them
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 13: You hear someone making fun of another student’s family. What should you do?
- a) Join in making fun
- b) Tell them to stop and support the student
- c) Walk away
Scenario 14: A student is being excluded because of their background. What should you do?
- a) Join in excluding them
- b) Include them and celebrate their background
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 15: You see someone being bullied for their physical abilities. What should you do?
- a) Join in the bullying
- b) Stand up for them and offer support
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 16: A classmate is being teased for their lunch. What should you do?
- a) Join in the teasing
- b) Tell others to stop and support the classmate
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 17: You notice someone is always alone during group activities. What should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Invite them to join your group
- c) Laugh at them
Scenario 18: A student is being bullied for their hobbies. What should you do?
- a) Join in the bullying
- b) Support their hobbies and stand up for them
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 19: You see someone being excluded from a conversation. What should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Include them in the conversation
- c) Make fun of them
Scenario 20: A classmate is being teased for their accent. What should you do?
- a) Join in the teasing
- b) Stand up for them and tell others to stop
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 21: You see someone being left out of a group project. What should you do?
- a) Join in excluding them
- b) Invite them to join your group
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 22: A student is being bullied for their appearance. What should you do?
- a) Join in the bullying
- b) Stand up for them and offer support
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 23: You hear someone spreading rumors about a classmate. What should you do?
- a) Spread the rumors further
- b) Tell others to stop spreading the rumors
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 24: A classmate is being excluded because of their background. What should you do?
- a) Join in excluding them
- b) Include them and celebrate their background
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 25: You see someone being bullied for their physical abilities. What should you do?
- a) Join in the bullying
- b) Stand up for them and offer support
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 26: A student is being teased for their lunch. What should you do?
- a) Join in the teasing
- b) Tell others to stop and support the student
- c) Ignore it
Scenario 27: You notice someone is always alone during group activities. What should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Invite them to join your group
- c) Laugh at them
Scenario 28: A student is being bullied for their hobbies. What should you do?
- a) Join in the bullying
- b) Support their hobbies and stand up for them
- c) Do nothing
Scenario 29: You see someone being excluded from a conversation. What should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Include them in the conversation
- c) Make fun of them
Scenario 30: A classmate is being teased for their accent. What should you do?
- a) Join in the teasing
- b) Stand up for them and tell others to stop
- c) Ignore it
How to Play:
- Set Up: Gather the students in a circle or classroom setting.
- Ask Questions: Read each scenario aloud and give the students time to think and answer.
- Discuss: After each scenario, discuss why the correct answer is important and how it promotes kindness, inclusion, and standing up against bullying.
- Reward: Praise the students for their participation and good answers. You can also give small rewards or stickers for correct answers.
This game will help students understand the impact of their actions and encourage them to create a more inclusive and supportive environment. Would you like any additional activities or resources to complement this game?
Here’s a fun and engaging game called “Manners Quest” designed to help preschoolers and kindergartners understand and practice proper manners. The game consists of 20 questions that present different scenarios. Kids can answer individually or as a group, and you can discuss the answers to reinforce learning.
Manners Quest: 20 Questions
When you want to ask for something, what should you say?
- a) Please
- b) Now
- c) Give me
If someone gives you a gift, what do you say?
- a) Thanks
- b) Cool
- c) Nothing
What should you do if you accidentally bump into someone?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Say sorry
- c) Laugh
When you need to interrupt someone, what should you say first?
- a) Excuse me
- b) Hey!
- c) Wait
If you see someone struggling to carry something, what should you do?
- a) Offer to help
- b) Watch
- c) Walk away
When you sneeze or cough, what should you do?
- a) Cover your mouth
- b) Sneeze loudly
- c) Do nothing
If you don’t like the food someone made for you, what should you say?
- a) Yuck!
- b) Thank you
- c) I don’t want this
When you finish playing with a toy, what should you do?
- a) Leave it on the floor
- b) Put it back
- c) Hide it
If you want to join a game that others are playing, what should you do?
- a) Jump in
- b) Ask if you can join
- c) Take over
When someone is talking, what should you do?
- a) Listen quietly
- b) Talk over them
- c) Walk away
If you see someone sitting alone, what should you do?
- a) Invite them to join you
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
When you need to leave the table, what should you say?
- a) I’m done
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just leave
If you make a mess, what should you do?
- a) Leave it
- b) Clean it up
- c) Blame someone else
When you receive a compliment, what should you say?
- a) Thank you
- b) I know
- c) Nothing
If you want to borrow something, what should you do?
- a) Take it
- b) Ask for permission
- c) Hide it
When you meet someone new, what should you say?
- a) Hi, nice to meet you
- b) Who are you?
- c) Nothing
If you see someone drop something, what should you do?
- a) Pick it up for them
- b) Ignore it
- c) Step on it
When you are playing and someone else wants a turn, what should you do?
- a) Share
- b) Keep playing
- c) Say no
If you need to leave a conversation, what should you say?
- a) Bye
- b) Just walk away
- c) I’m bored
When you are eating, what should you do?
- a) Chew with your mouth closed
- b) Talk with your mouth full
- c) Play with your food
How to Play:
- Set Up: Gather the children in a circle.
- Ask Questions: Read each question aloud and give the children time to think and answer.
- Discuss: After each question, discuss why the correct answer is important and how it shows good manners.
- Reward: Praise the children for their participation and good answers. You can also give small rewards or stickers for correct answers.
This game not only teaches manners but also encourages discussion and understanding of why these behaviors are important.
Sure! Here are 30 questions designed to assess and reinforce exceptional manners in classroom, teacher, and peer interactions for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders:
Manners Quest: Classroom, Teacher, and Peer Interactions
If you need to ask your teacher a question during a lesson, what should you do?
- a) Shout out your question
- b) Raise your hand and wait to be called on
- c) Walk up to the teacher and interrupt
When a classmate is speaking, what should you do?
- a) Listen quietly and respectfully
- b) Talk to your friend
- c) Ignore them
If you see a classmate struggling with their work, what should you do?
- a) Offer to help them
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
When you need to leave the classroom, what should you say?
- a) I’m leaving
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just walk out
If you accidentally bump into someone in the hallway, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Say sorry and make sure they are okay
- c) Laugh
When your teacher is giving instructions, what should you do?
- a) Listen carefully
- b) Talk to your friends
- c) Play with your things
If you want to join a group activity, what should you do?
- a) Ask if you can join
- b) Just join in
- c) Take over
When you receive feedback from your teacher, how should you respond?
- a) Listen and thank them
- b) Argue with them
- c) Ignore it
If you see someone being teased, what should you do?
- a) Join in
- b) Walk away
- c) Stand up for them or tell a teacher
When you need to borrow something from a classmate, what should you do?
- a) Take it without asking
- b) Ask for permission
- c) Just use it and return it later
If you finish your work early, what should you do?
- a) Distract others
- b) Ask the teacher what you can do next
- c) Play around
When you are in a group discussion, how should you behave?
- a) Listen and take turns speaking
- b) Talk over everyone
- c) Ignore the conversation
If you make a mistake, what should you do?
- a) Blame someone else
- b) Admit it and try to fix it
- c) Ignore it
When you need to apologize, what should you say?
- a) Sorry, but it’s not my fault
- b) I’m sorry, I won’t do it again
- c) Just say sorry and walk away
If you see someone sitting alone at lunch, what should you do?
- a) Invite them to join you
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
When you need to get someone’s attention, what should you do?
- a) Shout their name
- b) Tap them gently and say excuse me
- c) Wave your hands wildly
If you see a classmate drop their belongings, what should you do?
- a) Pick it up for them
- b) Ignore it
- c) Step on it
When you are at a school assembly, how should you behave?
- a) Be loud and talk to friends
- b) Be respectful and listen
- c) Do whatever you want
If you need to leave a group activity, what should you say?
- a) I’m leaving
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just walk away
When you are using someone else’s things, what should you do?
- a) Take care of them and return them
- b) Use them roughly
- c) Keep them
If you see someone new at school, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Introduce yourself and offer to help
- c) Laugh at them
When you are in a classroom discussion, how should you contribute?
- a) Share your ideas respectfully
- b) Talk over others
- c) Stay silent
If you need to ask for help, what should you say?
- a) Help me now
- b) Can you please help me?
- c) Demand help
When you are at a school event, how should you behave?
- a) Be loud and run around
- b) Be respectful and follow the rules
- c) Do whatever you want
If you see someone being left out, what should you do?
- a) Include them in your group
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
When you need to leave the classroom during a lesson, what should you do?
- a) Just walk out
- b) Raise your hand and ask for permission
- c) Wait until the lesson is over
If you want to share an idea in class, what should you do?
- a) Shout it out
- b) Raise your hand and wait to be called on
- c) Write it down and pass it to the teacher
When you are working on a group project, how should you behave?
- a) Take over the project
- b) Work together and share ideas
- c) Do nothing
If you see someone being kind, what should you do?
- a) Ignore it
- b) Acknowledge and appreciate their kindness
- c) Make fun of them
When you need to ask your teacher for something, how should you do it?
- a) Demand it
- b) Ask politely and say please
- c) Ignore the teacher
How to Play:
- Set Up: Gather the students in a circle or classroom setting.
- Ask Questions: Read each question aloud and give the students time to think and answer.
- Discuss: After each question, discuss why the correct answer is important and how it shows good manners.
- Reward: Praise the students for their participation and good answers. You can also give small rewards or stickers for correct answers.
These questions will help students reflect on their behavior and understand the importance of good manners in various classroom and social situations. Would you like any additional activities or resources to complement this game?
Here’s an extended version of the “Manners Quest” game, designed for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. These questions will help assess their understanding of proper manners in various situations.
Manners Quest: 30 Questions
If you need to borrow something from a friend, what should you do?
- a) Take it without asking
- b) Ask for permission
- c) Just use it and return it later
When someone is speaking to you, what should you do?
- a) Look at them and listen
- b) Look away
- c) Interrupt them
If you receive a compliment, how should you respond?
- a) Ignore it
- b) Say thank you
- c) Brag about yourself
What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
- a) Join in
- b) Walk away
- c) Tell a teacher or help the person
When you finish eating at a friend’s house, what should you say?
- a) Thanks for the meal
- b) That was okay
- c) Leave without saying anything
If you accidentally hurt someone, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Apologize and ask if they are okay
- c) Laugh
When you are at a public place, how should you behave?
- a) Be loud and run around
- b) Be respectful and quiet
- c) Do whatever you want
If you need to leave the table during a meal, what should you say?
- a) I’m done
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just leave
When you meet someone new, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Say hello and introduce yourself
- c) Wait for them to speak first
If you see someone drop their belongings, what should you do?
- a) Pick it up for them
- b) Ignore it
- c) Step on it
When you are playing a game and someone else wants a turn, what should you do?
- a) Share and take turns
- b) Keep playing
- c) Say no
If you need to interrupt someone, what should you say first?
- a) Excuse me
- b) Hey!
- c) Just start talking
When you are in a group conversation, what should you do?
- a) Listen and take turns speaking
- b) Talk over everyone
- c) Ignore the conversation
If you make a mess, what should you do?
- a) Leave it
- b) Clean it up
- c) Blame someone else
When you receive a gift, what should you say?
- a) Thanks
- b) Cool
- c) Nothing
If you see someone sitting alone, what should you do?
- a) Invite them to join you
- b) Ignore them
- c) Laugh at them
When you need to leave a conversation, what should you say?
- a) Bye
- b) Just walk away
- c) I’m bored
If you want to join a game that others are playing, what should you do?
- a) Jump in
- b) Ask if you can join
- c) Take over
When you are eating, what should you do?
- a) Chew with your mouth closed
- b) Talk with your mouth full
- c) Play with your food
If you see someone struggling to carry something, what should you do?
- a) Offer to help
- b) Watch
- c) Walk away
When you need to apologize, what should you say?
- a) Sorry, but it’s not my fault
- b) I’m sorry, I won’t do it again
- c) Just say sorry and walk away
If you want to get someone’s attention, what should you do?
- a) Shout their name
- b) Tap them gently and say excuse me
- c) Wave your hands wildly
When you are at a friend’s house, how should you behave?
- a) Follow their house rules
- b) Do whatever you want
- c) Ignore their rules
If you see someone crying, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Ask if they are okay and offer comfort
- c) Laugh
When you are in a classroom, how should you behave?
- a) Be respectful and listen to the teacher
- b) Talk to your friends
- c) Play with your things
If you need to ask for help, what should you say?
- a) Help me now
- b) Can you please help me?
- c) Demand help
When you are at a restaurant, how should you behave?
- a) Be loud and run around
- b) Be respectful and use quiet voices
- c) Do whatever you want
If you see someone new at school, what should you do?
- a) Ignore them
- b) Introduce yourself and offer to help
- c) Laugh at them
When you are using someone else’s things, what should you do?
- a) Take care of them and return them
- b) Use them roughly
- c) Keep them
If you need to leave a group activity, what should you say?
- a) I’m leaving
- b) May I be excused?
- c) Just walk away
How to Play:
- Set Up: Gather the students in a circle or classroom setting.
- Ask Questions: Read each question aloud and give the students time to think and answer.
- Discuss: After each question, discuss why the correct answer is important and how it shows good manners.
- Reward: Praise the students for their participation and good answers. You can also give small rewards or stickers for correct answers.
This game will help older students reflect on their behavior and understand the importance of good manners in various situations. Would you like any additional activities or resources to complement this game?
here are some cooperative board games that can help teach kindness and manners to preschoolers and kindergartners:
Hoot Owl Hoot!: This game encourages players to work together to help owls fly back to their nest before the sun rises. It teaches teamwork and the importance of helping others1.
Outfoxed!: A cooperative whodunit game where players work together to find clues and catch the guilty fox. It promotes teamwork and problem-solving2.
My First Castle Panic: Players work together to protect their castle from monsters. This game teaches strategic thinking and cooperation1.
Snug as a Bug in a Rug: Players work together to match bugs under the rug before the stink bugs stink up the place. It’s great for teaching colors, shapes, and cooperation3.
Stack Up!: In this game, players work together to stack blocks before the Stack Smasher arrives. It encourages teamwork and fine motor skills3.
The Sneaky, Snacky Squirrel Game: While not strictly cooperative, this game encourages turn-taking and sharing as players help squirrels gather acorns3.
Friends and Neighbors: The Helping Game: This game is specifically designed to teach empathy and kindness. Players work together to help neighbors in need3.
Peaceable Kingdom’s “Count Your Chickens”: Players work together to help Mother Hen collect her chicks and bring them back to the coop. It’s a great game for teaching counting and cooperation3.
These games are designed to be fun and engaging while also teaching important social skills. Do any of these sound like they might be a good fit for your classroom?
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