Music Classroom Rules

What should you do when entering the classroom?

• Shout “Let’s gooo!” and run in

• Put your bag and go to the bathroom

• Put your bag and sit down

• Enter silently, put your bag near the door, spit any gum, put food away, and read the instructions

Nora is in a classroom and feels the need to ask a question, go to the bathroom, use tissues, drink water, or visit the clinic. What should she do?

• Leave her seat

• Use the hand signals

• Raise her voice

• Wave her arms wildly

During a long class, James is feeling a bit hungry and is tempted to eat some candy, chew gum, or drink juice. He wonders when it is okay to do this in class.

• During nutrition time only

• During warm-up

• When the teacher isn’t looking

• Never

Aria is preparing for her first day of class. She wonders what she should bring to ensure she is ready for the day.

• A toy

• Just your bag

• Your device, charger, headphones or AirPods, and positive attitude

• Phone and gum

During a classroom activity, the teacher uses an attention cue to get the students' focus. What should you do when you hear the attention cue?

• Immediately clap the pattern, stop and focus

• Yell “What?”

• Keep playing and talking

• Look confused

During a music class, Emma sees Samuel's instrument sitting on his desk. She wonders, is it okay to touch other students’ instruments?

• Yes, if it’s the same instrument you play

• Yes, if you want to try it

• No, never

• Only if they’re not looking

During class, Charlotte is sitting next to Aiden. What should Charlotte NOT do during instructional time?

• Talk to your neighbour

• Listen to the teacher

• Look at the smart board

• Take notes

During class, the teacher notices that some students are playing games on their devices. She asks the class, "Are games allowed on your device during class?"

• If it’s a music game

• Yes

• Only when you finish your work

• No

During a classroom session, Mia raises her hand to ask a question. Can she leave her seat without permission?

• Only if she waves at the teacher

• Yes, whenever she wants

• If someone calls her

• No, she should give the hand signal and wait for permission

During a group project in class, how are you going to respect your classmates?

• By hitting and joking with them

• Encouraging them to do better, listening, helping, and keeping your hands and feet to yourself

• By talking over them

• By teasing them