2024 - 2025 Whole School PBIS Plan

St. Paul Lutheran, Green Bay, WI

Reflections from 2023-2024

By God’s amazing grace, we took steps forward by…

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Spending time in God’s Word with our students, knowing that God & His Word produce heart changes, not us.

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Embracing problem solving with our students.

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Working as a team to meet the needs of our students.

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Communicating daily and positively about our students.

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Celebrating growth of our students and ourselves.

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Committing to consistency and thoughtful planning to give our students our best.

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2024 - 2025 School Year

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SEL & Relationship, Responsibility and Regulation

Monthly 3K-8 BASIC Group Activities

SOARing through the First 5 Weeks

Quarterly 3K-8 BASIC Group Activities

Social Emotional Learning &

Relationship, Responsibility & Regulation

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Strong Social Emotional Learning skills allow for successful management of life tasks such as learning, problem solving, controlling impulsivity, and caring about oneself and others. ~WI DPI

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“Making SEL skills part of the learning equation is an important step in ensuring Wisconsin children graduate from school, college and career ready. With social and emotional skills, children can manage their feelings, build healthy relationships, and navigate social environments. When adults are supported by good policies and training, children develop the skills needed to prepare them for the world.” ~WI DPI

Why are SEL skills essential in the lives of Christian children?

Christian children…

• are future spouses and parents.
• are future teachers and pastors.
• are salt and light in the world.
• should have love and compassion for sinners.
• should be equipped to go out into the world and share Jesus with others.

“Social and emotional learning occurs all the time, whether it is explicitly taught or not. Children and youth learn these skills and behaviors by watching peers and adults in their families, schools, and communities. The goal of SEL instruction is to be intentional in helping students acquire and apply these skills.” ~WI DPI

What are the PK-Adult SEL competencies in WI?

• Emotional Development
• Self-Concept
• Social Competence

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WI DPI’s SEL Competencies and Resources

2024 - 2025 SEL Resources

~We Thinkers & Thrive Time ~

2024 - 2025 Book Study:

Listen to intro video in August-September

2024 - 2025 Book Study Connections

~TBRI Training & CFS Resources~

2024 - 2025 Book Study Plan

October PD: Discuss Preface, Introduction through p.28

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November PD: Discuss p.29-62

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January PD: Discuss p.65-114

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February PD: Discuss p.115-150

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March PD: Discuss p.151-188

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April PD: Discuss 188-196

2024 - 2025 3rd - 8th Grade

Executive Functioning Support Plan

Assignment Notebook Expectations:

1. Students use the assignment board/doc to fill out their assignment notebooks in the morning before school starts. Students who do not finish need to fill them out before the end of the day during work time/study hall.
2. Students check off their assignments as they complete them or at the end of the day. Assignments that still need to be completed are highlighted.
3. While packing up, students get out their assignment notebooks along with the materials they need to complete any assignments that need to be completed. Students should check in with their homeroom teacher at the end of the day according to individual teacher expectations before packing up.
4. Parents are asked to check over and sign off on the assignment notebook each night.

SOARing through the First Five Weeks

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FIRST 3 WEEKS OF SCHOOL

First BASIC group inclusion activity (3K-8): 3K/4k & 7/8 arrive at 2:30, others arrive at 2:35; start at 2:40

8/23 Gym

Bigs meet and play with 3K/4K littles (scheduled by classroom teachers)

8/26-8/29

Mrs. Blum reminds and teaches 6th-8th grade bigs about their role in chapel

8/26-8/29

Students sit in BASIC groups in chapel; arrive early to get settled

9/4 Church

Second BASIC group inclusion activity (3K-8); arrive early enough to begin at 2:45

9/4 Gym

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FIRST 5 WEEKS OF SCHOOL

August 2024:

• Week 1 - August 21-23 - Begin building classroom community
• Introduce SOAR and why we have common expectations
• Look for opportunities to notice SOAR behaviors that students are already doing; ask students to share why they are making those choices
• Go slow to go fast: get to know students and help them get to know each other through relationship building games and activities
• Get students talking and discussing; set the precedent that they will have voice and responsibility in their learning
• 2:30pm (3K/4K & 7/8 arrive); 2:35pm (K-6 arrive) on Friday, August 23rd: Come to the gym for K-8 PBIS getting to know you activity: tell students what number their group is before going (from the BASIC group list that will be shared by GP)

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FIRST 5 WEEKS OF SCHOOL

August 2024

• Week 2 - August 26-29 - Focus on all things SAFE
• Teach expectations in every subject area and area of the building related to being safe and practice what behaviors are expected (describe and practice what they look like, sound like, and feel like)
• Make sure to discuss why making safe choices is important in school and in life
• Talk about how it affects them and how it affects others
• Talk about the blessings of feeling and being safe at school
• Talk about the love Jesus showers on us and therefore, the love we can give to each other
• Discuss natural and school consequences that will take place if students choose unsafe behaviors - have students help you determine what will make sense in your classroom community under our SOAR expectations
• Discuss what students and teachers can do when they have made a poor choice and need to seek forgiveness - model identifying what happened and taking responsibility, apologizing and asking for forgiveness, receiving forgiveness and building up the relationship again, and planning how to make different choices in the future

FIRST 5 WEEKS OF SCHOOL

September 2024:

• Week 3 - September 3-6 - Focus on all things OPTIMISTIC
• Week 4 - September 9-13 - Focus on all things ACCOUNTABLE
• Week 5 - September 16-20 - Focus on all things RESPECTFUL

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In the first 5 weeks, evaluate and reflect on the SEL skills that your group of students needs to intentionally learn and practice. Plan to embed these skills into your lessons so that they receive opportunities to learn and practice across the day and across subject areas. SEL is always happening, but as educators, we can lead and teach with intention and help them grow and thrive.

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AFTER SCHOOL CARE SUPPORT: 13 people, 19 spots

AFTER SCHOOL CARE SUPPORT: 13 people, 19 spots

2024 - 2025 Bus Duty

Monthly 3K-8 BASIC Group Activities

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Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

8/23

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:40pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

8/23 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Getting to Know Your BASIC Group

Activity: Who? What? Name Game

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Instructions:

*Introduce myself

*Ask them about BASIC groups, purposes of coming together and expectations for our time together

*Teach & model the activity w/teachers (3 teachers)

• Bigs learn to break directions into smaller steps (our goal is to learn names and one thing about each person. “Before we can do the whole activity, we need to help each other think of actions.” Point to each person & ask “What do you like to do?” (model giving my example first “read”) Help everyone think of their action first. Then play.
• Stand in a circle. Big starts. Say your name and then do your action. The group copies. Then the next person goes following around the circle. Then the group repeats both in order. Each time the group repeats, start again with the first name and action. At the end the group will say everyone’s name and do all the actions. Sit and talk when done. (Leave time to teach dismissal.)

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Who God Made You

8/28

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

8/28 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Getting to Know Your BASIC Group

Activity: Ask Great Questions

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Instructions:

*Reintroduce myself (as Señora Blum) - each person is unique & there is much to learn about each other - God made you!!! Rejoice!

*Ask them to review purposes of coming together and expectations for our time together

*Teach & model the activity

• Bigs will have the list of questions & sit their group in a circle.
• Ask each question around the circle so that every member of the group gets to answer. Always start with modeling by having the big go first. (Ask the question and model answering it.) If kids are ready to answer, you don’t have to repeat the question, but some kids might need to hear it again. Create your own questions if you finish the activity early.
• Remind your group that the answer should be a “Whip Around” with quick answers & attentive listening. Remind them that we are learning about each other and staying focused on that goal. (Leave time to do dismissal at the end.)

Ask Great Questions

If you could have any pet what would it be?

If you could have any superpower, which would you choose?

If you could change your name, what name would you choose?

Do you have a nickname?

What is your favorite thing to do at recess?

What is your favorite book?

What is your favorite breakfast food?

What’s your favorite movie?

Who is your role model?

If you could only eat one thing for dinner for the rest of your life, what would it be?

If I gave you a $100 what would you buy?

What do you want to be when you grow up?

What is your favorite song?

What’s your favorite color?

What is your favorite sport?

What do you most want to learn how to do?

What is your favorite holiday?

What do you want for your next birthday?

Classroom Swaps

SEPTEMBER 2024

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Who God Made You

9/4

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

9/4 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Made Fearfully and Wonderfully

Activity: I Like My Neighbors

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Instructions:

*Rejoice in the Lord Always

-each person is unique & there is much to learn about each other; sometimes we are different & sometimes we have things in common. We are fearfully and wonderfully made by an almighty God who has a plan for each of us.

*Teach & model the activity

• All the members of your group will sit in a circle on the floor.
• The big will stand and say, ”I like my neighbors, especially those who…__________ (are wearing…, have…, like…)”
• Kids who fit that description will stand up and switch places with someone else who is standing. They need to sit in a new spot. The big will also try to quickly fill an open spot. (You must switch spots outside the circle and can’t go through it.)
• Whoever is left standing without a spot will begin again, saying, “I like my neighbors, especially those who…” (Bigs will have to help littles think of something to say and will have to remind kids of safe behaviors as they move.)

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Who God Made You

9/18

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:43pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

9/18 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Getting to Know Each Other & Rejoice in Who God Made You

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Instructions:

-Teach kids how to introduce themselves by modeling your introduction

-Ask each kid to introduce themselves to the group

-Introduce activity for your age group (3K/4K): Name, Name, Eagle (Duck, Duck, Goose)

• Teach the kids how to play Name, Name, Eagle (Duck, Duck, Goose). They all sit in a circle. One person is “It”. They say their name aloud and then begin. As they go around tapping heads, they need to say each child’s name. If they forget a name or when they are ready to choose, they should say “Eagle”. When they tap a head and say, “Eagle”, the child gets up and chases the child who is “It” around the circle, both soaring like an eagle. The child who is “It” tries to get to the open space in the circle before the “Eagle” tags them. If the Eagle tags them, the Eagle sits and the “it” child tries again. If the “it” child sits, then it’s the “Eagle’s” turn to be “It” and the game continues.

9/18 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Getting to Know Each Other & Rejoice in Who God Made You

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Instructions:

-Introduce yourself and review expectations listed on the board

-Ask each kid to introduce themselves

-Introduce activity for your age group (K-2): Tell Me Why

• Adult will ask a question & then put four choices out in the room (by 4 corners of a rug, in the 4 corners of the room, etc.) For example:
• What is your favorite season? (spring, summer, fall, winter)
• Students should think about it while the 4 choices are said aloud and placed in chosen locations. Then adult says, “Off you go,” and students walk to their choice. (review body control expectations before playing) Once students are there they should stand together and face the adult. The adult will say to each group, “Winter, tell me why.” and will call on one student to share from each group. “I like winter because…” Adult thanks the kids for sharing and sends them back to their original spots for the next question. (Make sure to call on each kid to share by the end of the activity.)
• (Questions are on the next slide and 4 options to be cut out and placed in the room are on the following slides.)

Questions

1. What is your favorite season? (spring, summer, fall, winter)
2. Which pet do you like better? (dog, cat, bird, fish)
3. What do you like best? (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
4. When do you usually go to bed? (7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm)
5. What dessert do you like better? (brownie, cake, ice cream, cookie)
6. What breakfast food is your favorite? (eggs, donut, muffin, cereal)
7. What class do you like better? (math, reading, science, social studies)
8. What do you like to do most at home? (read, watch TV, play, sleep)
9. How do you like to be when learning? (still, moving, talking, listening)
10. What is your favorite way to hear God’s Word? (at school, at home, at church, read the Bible on your own)

9/18 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Getting to Know Each Other & Rejoice in Who God Made You

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Instructions:

-Introduce yourself & review expectations listed on the board

-Introduce activity for your age group (3-8): Getting to Know You

Cootie Catchers (print next slide for each person)

• Write 8 colors in the little border triangles
• Write 8 different questions in the inside triangles that you would ask your classmates to learn more about them. For example:
• What’s the most boring thing about you?
• What did you love doing this past summer?
• What is something that often bothers you?
• When your colors & questions are written, cut out and fold the cootie catcher according to the instructions & then begin moving around the room, taking turns using your cootie catcher with different people (including adults) For example:
• Choose & answer a question. Count out the number.
• Choose a color and tell why. “Red because it’s my favorite.”
• Spell the color. Choose another color and tell why. “Brown because I have brown hair.” Open that flap, ask the question & give an answer. Move on to another person after each person in the pair uses their Cootie Catcher.

Start with lines, questions, colors, etc. facing down when ready to fold!!!

Current age?

# of years at St. Paul?

# of family members?

Grade in school?

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Who God Made You

9/25

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

9/25 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in Who God Made You - Made for Glory & Praise

Activity: Worship Follow the Leader

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together

*Teach & model the activity - Worship Follow the Leader

• Groups will start walking around the gym following their leader and making sure not to collide with other groups
• When the music starts, the leader of each line should choose a dance movement to do and the rest of the group should copy, trying to move with the beat of the music
• When the music stops, another child in the group should become the leader and then will come up with a motion to copy as the group begins moving again with the new music
• (use Getty Hymns for Kids from YouTube over Bluetooth)

OCTOBER 2024

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Who God Made You

10/2

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:44pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

10/2 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in God’s Word & His Will

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Instructions:

-Introduce activity for your age group (3K-2): Bible Bingo

• Part of God’s will for our lives is that we know, read and study his Word often. We do this at St. Paul each day because we know how important it is to be in God’s Word daily. Today we are going to play a Bible Bingo game and see what stories we know and remember from God’s Word. Have fun and fully participate!
• Give each kid a Bingo card and counters - you can use actual math counters, cheerios, cubes, buttons, etc. If you need counters, ask a 3K-2 teacher and I’m sure they will have something you can use.
• When a child gets 5 in a row and says Bingo, then have them clear the boards and start again.

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Link to Bible Bingo sheets (the caller cards are the last sheet in the PDF)

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10/2 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in God’s Word & His Will

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Instructions:

-Introduce activity for your age group (3-8): Bible Trivia

• Part of God’s will for our lives is that we know, read and study his Word often. We do this at St. Paul each day because we know how important it is to be in God’s Word daily. Today we are going to play a Bible Trivia game and see what we know and remember from God’s Word. Some questions will seem easy and some will seem hard. Have fun and fully participate!
• Make teams of 4-6 students and give them a whiteboard, marker & eraser.
• Give them 20-30 seconds to discuss and write an answer to each question. Any team that gets it correct, gets a tally on the board.
• Before playing - Ask them how we SOAR together in a small group, even if we get something wrong. Ask them to come up with a way to determine which answer to write down, if the group doesn’t agree quickly. (rock-paper-scissors or whoever is holding the board decides & they rotate the board through the group with each question)

Link to Bible Trivia Questions

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Who God Made You

10/9

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

10/9 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in God’s Word - God’s Word is Beyond Me

Activity: Mind Games - Secrets to Success

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel, Pastor Zabell shared with us how deep and rich the wisdom of God is. His Word, his wisdom, his power, his love, and his plans are more than we can really understand. This can cause us to feel afraid and confused, but because of God’s amazing love for us we can have peace and joy that he is so much greater than we are.

*Today you will play games in your BASIC groups that may confuse you and frustrate you. However you can have fun and be at peace because your bigs know exactly how to play and lead each game. But the ways to be successful at each game are secrets that only your bigs know. Hopefully you will discover these secrets as you play. When I dismiss your group, your big will lead you to sit in a circle somewhere in the gym. Then listen carefully as you begin playing your first game. Adults - please find a group to join or walk around to enjoy the games. Bigs - raise your hand if you need my help and I will come to answer your questions.

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in God’s Word

10/30

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

10/30 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in God’s Word - God’s Word is Precious

Activity: Pass the Globe

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel, Pastor Zabell shared how precious God’s Word is to us. We are also blessed to be so precious to God that he sent Jesus to save us and wash away our sins. Today in your game you are going to pass the globe, representing all of the precious people in the world. You will stand in a circle and pass the globe around the circle, going either to the right or the left without skipping anyone. After one time around the circle, take a step back. You will step back each time your group makes it around the circle, without dropping the globe.
• If you drop the globe, you go back to your original location and start again. If you run into another group, combine into one group and keep going while passing two balls.

NOVEMBER 2024

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in All Circumstances

11/6

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

11/6 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in All Circumstances

Activity: Heads Up 7 Up

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel, you heard about rejoicing in all circumstances. We have joy from Jesus whether things are going well or whether things are disappointing. God is always with us and he is always the true source of our joy.
• Today you will play a game that brings joy and disappointment. And it changes from one moment to the next. You will get to practice staying joyful whether it goes your way or not.
• You will combine with another group and find a line in the gym. Both bigs will pick a few other students to stand with them. The other group members will lay on their tummies with their heads and elbows near the line. The bigs will say “Heads down thumbs up”. The kids on the floor will put their heads down with their eyes closed and their thumbs up. The kids standing will walk quietly to tap the thumb of someone on the ground.If your thumb is touched, you put your thumb down. When the group says “Heads up 7 Up” the kids who have touched thumbs sit up criss cross applesauce. Then they will guess down the line who tapped their thumb. They swap places if they are right. (There should be equal or less kids standing than sitting.)

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in All Circumstances

11/13

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:44pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

11/13 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in All Circumstances

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Instructions:

-Introduce activity for your age group (3K-2): Four Corners

• Part of God’s will for our lives is that we know that no matter the circumstances, He is always with us, always loving us and always working for our good. Sometimes things are disappointing, sometimes they are fun and exciting. Either way, God is with us and we can rejoice in his love and mercy.
• Today we are going to play Four Corners and see how well you can follow the group plan and handle both disappointments and successes
• Designate four corners of the room with numbers one through four and choose a player to be the "counter". The counter sits in the middle of the room, closes their eyes, or faces a wall with their eyes closed, and counts to ten aloud. (Adults can help them counter make it to 10. I usually have them count with a word: 1 watermelon, 2 watermelon, 3 watermelon…)
• While the counter is counting, players move to a corner of their choosing as quietly as possible
• When the counter reaches zero, everyone must be at a corner. The counter says a number 1-4 and opens their eyes. (Adults can give choices if they need to.) Players standing in the chosen corner sit down in a designated area…carpet, table spots, etc.. (If no one is in the chosen corner, the counter can call out a different number or players can move to a new corner.)
• The last player standing wins and becomes the new counter.

11/13 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in All Circumstances

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Instructions:

-Introduce activity for your age group (3-8): Stop the Bus

• Part of God’s will for our lives is that we know that no matter the circumstances, He is always with us, always loving us and always working for our good. Sometimes things are disappointing, sometimes they are fun and exciting. Either way, God is with us and we can rejoice in his love and mercy.
• Today we are going to play Stop the Bus and see how well you can work together in groups and handle both disappointments and successes
• Write some categories on the board like animals, food, colors, states, sports, students, etc. In small groups, students write those categories on a piece of paper or whiteboard. The teacher says a letter, like “G,” and all teams must fill in each of their categories with a word starting with G, such as… animal - giraffe, food - garlic, color - green, state - Georgia, sport - golf, student - Gavin
• Whichever team finishes all their categories first yells, “Stop the bus!” and everyone else must stop writing. Award points based on how many answers the teams wrote. Then do it again with a different letter.

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in All Circumstances

11/20

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

11/20 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in All Circumstances

Activity: Teddy Hunter

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel, you heard about rejoicing and being content in all circumstances. We have joy from Jesus whether things are going well or whether things are disappointing. God is always with us and he is always the true source of our joy. When we worry, we can take it to God and he gives us his peace.
• Today you will play a game that brings joy and a little worry. And it changes from one moment to the next. You will get to practice staying joyful whether it goes your way or not.
• Get the players to sit in a circle. One person is chosen to be the Teddy Hunter who stands in the center of the circle.
• The players in the circle put their hands behind their back, sit close and sneakily pass the bear without giving the Hunter any hints about the exact position of the object.
• If the Hunter can point out who has the bear successfully, the person caught with the bear becomes the Hunter, and the game continues.

DECEMBER 2024

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in the Christ-Child

12/4

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:44pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

12/4 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in the Christ-Child

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Instructions:

-Choose activities for your age group (3K-8): Bingo, Word Search, Crossword, Coloring

• In Luke chapter 2 we read the account of Jesus’ birth, but before that, in Luke chapter 1 we hear the words of his mother, Mary: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” She was rejoicing over the baby that would be born and we too rejoice over the Christ-Child and God’s glorious plan of salvation. Today we will listen to music and participate in activities that allow us to dwell on Jesus and think about his birth.

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Religious Christmas Songs w/Words Instrumental Christmas Music

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• Christmas Bingo Recommended age: 3K-1st
• Jesus Coloring page Recommended age: 3K-1st

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• Word Search Recommended age: 2nd-8th
• Crossword Puzzle Recommended age: 2nd-8th
• Happy Birthday Jesus coloring page Recommended age: 2nd-8th

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in All Circumstances

12/18

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

12/18 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in All Circumstances

Activity: Teddy Hunter 2.0

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel we heard about glorifying and praising God. Today as you play your last game in BASIC groups before the Christmas break, rejoice in the BASIC group God has given you and the fun you have with them.
• Today we will play Teddy Hunter again with a few changes.
• Get the players to sit in a circle. One person is chosen to be the Teddy Hunter who sits in the center of the circle.
• The players in the circle put their hands behind their back, sit close and sneakily pass two bears without giving the Hunter any hints about the exact position of the object.
• If the Hunter can point out who has the bear successfully, the person caught with the bear lays down on his/her stomach until the Hunter identifies the second person with the bear. Then those two people do “Rock, Paper, Scissors” to see who becomes the Teddy Hunter. The winner sits in the circle and the game continues.

JANUARY 2025

Bonus Activity:

1/8/25 - after chapel

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“Going on an Eagle Hunt”

Bonus Activity:

1/15/25 - 2:45 pm in classrooms

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Prep for our BALC diapers, wipes & clothing packaging in February

~Have students color the cards that will be put in all of the packages of diapers in February and introduce our diaper/wipes/clothing drive and the why we want to support the BALC~

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice Anytime the Word is Preached

1/29

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

1/29 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice Anytime the Word is Preached & Jesus is Shared

Activity: Guess the Leader

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel we heard that we can rejoice however and whenever Jesus is shared because His Word and message of salvation is exactly what all people need. Building positive relationships and working well together gives us opportunities to show Christ’s love. Since we have not been in the gym for PBIS for 8 weeks, we all need to focus on our roles during our time together.
• Bigs: lead well with love and patience; Middles: follow the group plan and be excellent role models for the littles while you follow the bigs; Littles: follow the group plan and stay focused on the game
• Today we will play Guess the Leader. Have all your kids sit in a circle. Choose one player to be “It.” They close their eyes and sit in the center of the circle. The big quietly points to a second child as a leader. The Leader starts by making a motion such as rubbing their head, snapping fingers, or waving a hand. Everyone in the group follows the leader. Ask “It” to open their eyes, so they can watch the group. They must try to figure out who the leader is. The leader can change motions as often as they like. “It” has three chances to guess the identity of the Leader. The Leader can become the next “It.”

FEBRUARY 2025

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in How God Helps Us Live

2/5

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:43pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

2/5 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Listen to Each Other & Use our Words Respectfully

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Instructions: (Choose which type of riddles you would like to use.)

• Fruit Images & Fruit Riddles
• Fun Riddles for Kids
• Riddles for Kids Ages 9-12

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Start by talking about how we use our words optimistically and respectfully with others, especially when we have different viewpoints or ideas. Remind students that God gave us brains that all think about things differently and we can rejoice in our different gifts and abilities from him.

Then introduce solving riddles. Older students know what riddles are, but younger students may not understand what they are at first. You can choose to have students solve riddles and share their ideas in a whole group setting or you can have them work in partners. These can be printed out or you can use the SMARTboard. Listen for kind words, listening to others ideas, and working together. Compliment those things!

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice that God’s Power is Made Perfect in Weakness

2/19

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

2/19 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice that God’s Power is Made Perfect in Weakness

Activity: Pickle in the Middle

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! So happy to see you all today. Think about our theme for the school year… I will say the first part and you say the last word with enthusiasm!

Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!

• Today in chapel we heard that we can rejoice because God’s power is made perfect in our weaknesses. We are not strong enough to fight against the devil, sin outside of us or sin inside of us on our own. We need Jesus to shine through us and give us his strength.
• Today we are going to play a game called Pickle in the Middle. You will be paired in a larger group of two BASIC groups. One big will start in the middle. One big will start with the ball on the outside of the circle. The goal for the kids around the circle is to toss the ball over the person in the middle to the other side. No person would be successful in this game on their own. We will need to work together to try to keep the ball away from the pickle in the middle. The pickle tries to get the ball, but cannot touch other people or leave the circle. Those around the outside must keep their feet planted on the floor. If they drop the ball and can’t reach it without moving their feet, then they cannot get it. Bigs are also going to use their power as bigger kids to make choices that help the game be played well and give others chances to participate (model how to throw it keeping in mind the age of kids). When the pickle gets the ball, then whoever touched it last goes into the circle as the pickle.

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice that Your Faith Rests on God’s Power:

His Words are Powerful because They Come from Him

2/26

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

2/26 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice that Your Faith Rests on God’s Power:

His Words are Powerful because They Come from Him

Activity: Word Whip

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!
• Today in chapel we heard that we can rejoice because God’s Word has power. God’s Word has the power to create and grow faith in the hearts of people…not because we are so smart, but because God is so powerful and his Word comes from HIm.
• Today we are going to play a game called Word Whip. You may feel smart while you play the game or you may not. If you get stuck, your BASIC group friends can help you. Our words do not have the power that God’s Words do, but our words do have the power to lift each other up or to tear each other down. Satan loves it when we use our words to hurt others because negative feelings and broken relationships follow after unkind words. Today we will hold each other accountable for using only words that lift each other up.
• You will sit in a circle and your big will read the first category. You will pass the animal around the circle (pick a direction and keep going that way). Each person will say a word or a phrase that fits the category (without repeating) and then pass it on. If someone gets stuck, give them a little think time and ask them if they’d like help. Once you all say a word/phrase, then you start a new category.

MARCH 2025

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in How God Helps Us Live

3/5

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:43pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

3/5 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in Jesus’ Sacrifice Made with Joy

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Instructions: (Choose an activity)

• Gratitude Bingo template
• Klimt Tree of Life Activity template https://www.arthistorykids.com/blog/150-enstr

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We have been focused on rejoicing all school year. We can especially rejoice because Jesus gave us the greatest gift of all. He sacrificed himself on the cross for us. He did this with love and joy because he wants us to believe in him and have eternal life in heaven with him someday. And that’s not all he gives us. He continues to shower blessings on us while we are living our lives here on earth.

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Today we will play gratitude bingo. If you get bingo, please share one thing you are grateful for in your life.

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Today we will create individual Trees of Life based on Klimt’s Tree of Life. We will fill ours with blessings in the swirls. You can use marker, pen, or pencil. You can decorate around the blessings and add details to your trees.

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Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Jesus’ Sacrifice Made in Joy:

He Put Us First

3/12

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

3/12 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in Jesus’ Sacrifice Made in Joy

Activity: Would You Rather…?

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!
• Today in chapel we heard that we can rejoice because Jesus chose to sacrifice himself to save us. God puts us first. Because of God’s amazing sacrificial love for us, we are saved. Out of thankfulness for his sacrifice and through faith, we can put others before ourselves. Today in our activity we are going to practice following a group plan where each person gets the opportunity to share their thoughts. Every time you listen respectfully to someone share their thoughts and feelings, you are showing Jesus’ love by putting them before yourselves.
• The game is called: “Would you rather…?”
• You will all sit in a circle and your big will read a question with two choices. You then go around the circle and each person gets to share what they would pick: the first choice or the second choice. Each person shares and then when it gets back to the big, the big will read the next question. We also show love to others by allowing them to share their opinion without teasing or mocking. Some kids will disagree in your group. That is not a problem. We all have different opinions about many things. Each person should show respect as they listen to each other share. Some of the questions are silly, some are serious, some are funny, some are a little gross. Have fun, but make sure to put others first and show love and respect.

3/26 Activity:

2:45 pm in classrooms:

Goal Setting Templates (optional)

Goal Setting template 1

Goal Setting template 2

Goal Setting template 3

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*Set classroom community goals and/or individual goals. Discuss goals together or conference individually with students. Encourage students to make choices to grow as they look toward the next school year.*

APRIL 2025

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in Jesus’ Resurrection:

Inexpressible and Glorious Joy

4/23

Before: Preview BASIC groups with your students so that they know what number group they belong to and what a BASIC group is. Plan to arrive a few minutes early as students should be seated in their groups and ready to begin at 2:45pm.

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During: Notice if students need support during Mrs. Blum’s introduction. Some may need an adult to sit or stand near them. Once students move to do the activity, join a group as if you were another student. Let the bigs lead the group with minimal support from you. Have fun!

4/23 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Rachel Blum

Theme: Rejoice in Jesus’ Resurrection: Inexpressible and Glorious Joy

Activity:

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Instructions:

*Introduce the theme and the expectations for our time together:

• Hello! Rejoice in the Lord: Always! I will say it again: REJOICE!
• Today in chapel we heard that we rejoice because Jesus is alive; he conquered death and he rose from the grave. God gives us the gift of eternal life through the life, death and resurrection of his Son. That is our greatest JOY!!!
• Today we are going to play a game that will hopefully bring smiles to your faces and joy to your heart. We are playing a different version of “Duck, Duck, Goose” called, “Duck, Duck, Animal”. (Call groups 1 & 2 up to make a circle. Have two bigs stand. Model walking in different directions passing on their lefts, like driving a car.) Then they begin, “Duck, duck, duck…kangaroo” or “Duck, duck, duck…horse”...the person who is tagged has to follow the tagger copying the way they move. Continue to be safe and pass on the left. Play with optimism and safety. If the tagger gets back to the spot where the person they tagged was sitting then they sit and the next person is the tagger. If they get tagged, then the tagger is “it” again. Two people will be going at a time in each group and sometimes four people will be moving at once. Have fun and look out for each other. Be safe and optimistic.

Rejoice in the Lord

Always!

Rejoice in How God Helps Us Live

4/30

Prep your students for their monthly classroom activities with a different teacher. Ask them what the SOAR expectations are during this time. Write what they say on the board for the new adult to see. Tell them that this is an opportunity for them to be taught by someone else and for teachers to get to know students that they don’t see very often. Encourage them to enjoy the time with their classmates and a new adult. All adults should be ready to switch classrooms at 2:43pm so that all groups can promptly begin at 2:45pm. Then at 3:05pm, teachers should have their lesson complete and return to their classes.

4/30 PBIS Teaching Plan

Leader: Swap Teacher

Theme: Rejoice in God’s Promises

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We have been focused on rejoicing all school year. We can especially rejoice because Jesus keeps all of His promises. Today in chapel we heard that “He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain.” He promises that in heaven sin and the effects of sin are no more and we are forever with Jesus! What a tremendous blessing! We only have 15 ½ days left in the school year, so today we are going to play a game that is both fun and meant to focus on the blessings of Christian classmates. Today we are going to play “Who’s Missing?” Choose one student to be “it,” and ask them to sit at the teacher’s desk with their eyes closed and ears covered. Choose a second student to hide somewhere in the classroom (like behind a bookshelf or under a table). Next, all the other students switch desks. Once everyone is sitting somewhere new, the “it” student opens their eyes and uncovers their ears then tries to figure out who’s missing (only receiving help from the group if they ask for it). After they get it, choose a new finder and a new hider and go again.

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MAY 2025

Quarterly 3K-8 BASIC Group Activities

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QUARTERLY BASIC GROUP ACTIVITIES 2024 - 2025

Extracurricular PBIS

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PBIS Drama Matrix

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