Rug Rules for 2nd Graders

Which of the following actions shows you are following the rug rule "Wait your turn to talk" during a class discussion?

• Shouting out your answer before the teacher finishes speaking

• Listening quietly until the teacher calls on you

• Talking to your friend while the teacher is talking

• Raising your hand and talking at the same time

If you want to answer a question while sitting on the rug, what should you do according to the rules?

• Stand up and shout your answer

• Raise your hand and wait to be called on

• Whisper your answer to your neighbor

• Write your answer on the rug

You notice your friend is playing with a toy while sitting on the rug. Which rug rule are they not following?

• Keep hands to self

• Nothing in hands

• Participate

• Show your SPOTS

Imagine you need to use the restroom during rug time. What should you do to follow the rug rules?

• Leave the rug without asking

• Wait until rug time is over

• Raise your hand and ask to go

• Tell a friend to tell the teacher

Which of these actions best shows you are "participating" during rug time?

• Sitting quietly and not paying attention

• Answering questions and listening to others

• Playing with your shoes

• Lying down on the rug

If you see someone touching another student during rug time, which rule should you remind them about?

• Show your SPOTS

• Keep hands to self

• Nothing in hands

• Bottom on the floor

How can you show your SPOTS while sitting on the rug?

• By sitting quietly, listening, and following directions

• By talking to your friends

• By standing up and moving around

• By playing with your backpack

What should you do with your hands while sitting on the rug?

• Hold a toy

• Keep them to yourself and empty

• Wave them in the air

• Clap loudly

If you see a classmate not sitting with their bottom on the floor during rug time, what should you do to help them follow the rules?

• Ignore them

• Politely remind them to sit with their bottom on the floor

• Tell everyone to look at them

• Move away from them

Why is it important to have "no restroom or water" breaks during rug time?

• So everyone can focus and not miss important information

• Because the teacher doesn't want anyone to leave

• To make rug time longer

• So students can talk to their friends