Behavior Bootcamp Teacher Guide
Back to School Basics • Kindergarten
Behavior Bootcamp Master Guide
26 School Procedures
Hallways • Cafeteria • Classrooms
The 5-Step "On-Site" Drill Method (Teach It Where It Happens!)
1
Phonics Hook
Introduce letter sound and school zone rule.
2
Walk to Zone
Take class directly to sink, hall, or bus gate.
3
Model & "Oof!"
Demonstrate right way vs. silly mistake.
4
Class Drill
Every cadet practices routine physically.
5
Passport Star
Stamp daily letter badge back in classroom.
School Zone Voice Meter (Match your voice to where your feet are!) Drill before crossing classroom threshold
Level 0 • Hallway & Restroom
Marshmallow bubble • Silent ninja feet
Level 1 • Library & Rug Share
Spy whisper • Only partner hears
Level 2 • Cafeteria & Centers
Table talk • Only table mates hear
Level 3 • Playground Recess
Outdoor games • Running roar
Letters A through H: Core School Locations & Routines
Days 1 - 8 • Phonics Sound + Concrete Procedure
A
Assigned Carpet Spot /ă/
Chant: "Find your square, sit right there, criss-cross applesauce care!"
Procedure: Sit on assigned color dot; legs crossed, hands in lap, inside boundary.
B
Bathroom Routine /b/
Chant: "Flush the bowl, wash with soap, dry your hands with hope!"
Procedure: Close stall door, 1 flush, 1 pump soap, 1 brown towel, straight back.
C
Cafeteria Tray Drill /k/
Chant: "Two hands on the tray, walking steady all the way!"
Procedure: Thumbs on top of tray edge, walk slowly, feet under lunch table.
D
Dismissal Drill /d/
Chant: "Check your tag, stay in line, dismissal time is safe and fine!"
Procedure: Line up by bus/car/walker tag; eyes on teacher until hand-off.
E
Entering Classroom /ĕ/
Chant: "Wipe your feet, say hello, walk directly where you go!"
Procedure: Pause at threshold, greet teacher with smile/high-five, walk to cubbies.
F
Fountain Manners /f/
Chant: "One, two, three, that's enough for me!"
Procedure: Count 3 silent sips at the drinking fountain; hands off spout, step back.
G
Glue Stick Protocol /g/
Chant: "Dot, dot, not a lot, twist the cap till it is locked!"
Procedure: 1 twist up only; small dot on paper; push cap down until audible click.
H
Hallway Highway /h/
Chant: "Stay on the right side, glide with silent pride!"
Procedure: Walk on the 2nd tile from the right wall; hands behind back or in pockets.
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I-Q
Transit & Classroom Routines
Letters I through Q: Movement & Storage Routines
Days 9 - 17
I
Indoor Walking Feet /ĭ/
Chant: "Heel to toe we slowly stride, running only when outside!"
Procedure: Calm, measured steps across tile floors; zero running indoors.
J
Jacket & Zipper Drill /j/
Chant: "Pinch the bottom, pull it high, hang it up to keep it dry!"
Procedure: Practice the 3-try rule before asking an adult for zipper help.
K
Keeping Hands to Self /k/
Chant: "Hands in pockets, hands in lap, never push or poke or tap!"
Procedure: Keep 1 arm's length buffer from classmates in line and carpet.
L
Line Leader & Caboose /l/
Chant: "Close the gap, stay on track, no one running at the back!"
Procedure: Stop at all doorway checkpoints; wait for teacher release nod.
M
Morning Arrival Routine /m/
Chant: "Unpack, check in, start your work, smiling with a happy smirk!"
Procedure: Blue folder to basket, water bottle to station, begin morning tub.
N
Nurse & Restroom Pass /n/
Chant: "Hold the pass and walk with care, straight to the nurse and straight back there!"
Procedure: Use 2-finger crossed signal; carry lanyard pass; zero detours.
O
Organizing Cubbies /ŏ/
Chant: "Coat on hook, shoes in line, cubby space is looking fine!"
Procedure: Hang coat loop on hook; slide lunchbox into assigned shelf slot.
P
Pack Up Backpack /p/
Chant: "Folder in, zipper zip, packed and ready for the trip!"
Procedure: Blue folder inside, zip main pouch shut, stack chair with 2 hands.
Q
Quick Quiet Transitions /kw/
Chant: "Ten to zero, quiet and quick, transition without a trick!"
Procedure: Move from desks to carpet in under 10 seconds without knocking into chairs.
Teacher "Dismissal & Line" Callout Scripts
Dismissal Tag Check (Letter D)
Teacher: “Check your tag, check your line!”
Cadets: (Grip backpack strap, face front, silent until teacher high-five handoff.)
Cafeteria Tray Check (Letter C)
Teacher: “Two hands on the tray!”
Cadets: “Safe all the way!” (Thumbs locked on side rim, eyes on floor ahead.)
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R-Z
Safety & Community Mastery
Letters R through Z & School Navigation Badge
Days 18 - 26
R
Recess Line-Up Whistle /r/
Chant: "Hear the whistle, freeze right now, walk to line and take a bow!"
Procedure: Drop balls/equipment instantly; walk directly to class line number.
S
Soap & Water Scrub /s/
Chant: "Soap and water, bubbles rise, scrub the germs away like spies!"
Procedure: Wet, 1 pump soap, scrub palms and backs for 20 seconds, rinse.
T
Table Manners at Lunch /t/
Chant: "Bottoms in seat, feet under plate, lunchroom manners are truly great!"
Procedure: Stay seated facing table, feet tucked underneath, eat own food, raise hand.
U
Under-Table Chair Tuck /ŭ/
Chant: "Two hands on the chair back slow, under the table it must go!"
Procedure: Push chair completely under table every time you stand up.
V
Voice Zones by Room /v/
Chant: "Check the room and check the sign, adjust your voice right in line!"
Procedure: Check door badge before entering: 0 Hallway, 1 Room, 2 Lunch.
W
Water Bottle Station /w/
Chant: "Twist the lid until it's tight, keep our table dry and bright!"
Procedure: Store water bottles upright in cubby pocket or assigned tray.
X
eXit Fire Drill Protocol /ks/
Chant: "Alarm goes off, freeze and drop, out the exit do not stop!"
Procedure: Drop pencils instantly; zero noise; single file out exterior exit door.
Y
Yard Equipment Return /y/
Chant: "Balls in bin and ropes on rack, recess done and head on back!"
Procedure: Pick up 1 piece of recess gear, place in cart before joining line.
Z
Zip Lips in Hallway /z/
Chant: "Marshmallow bubble, not a peep, quiet through the halls we creep!"
Procedure: Puff cheeks with air bubble; lips sealed; silent feet from door to door.
The "School Navigator" Graduation Checklist
All 26 Locations Mastered
Hallway Pro
Level 0 • Right side • Bubble
Cafeteria Pro
2-hand tray • Table manners
Dismissal Pro
Bus tags • Car line • Calm wait
Bathroom Pro
Flush • 20-sec scrub • 1 towel
School Climate Impact: Rehearsing in real locations produces 85% fewer hallway and cafeteria incidents in weeks 2-6.
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Behavior Drill Cards
Back to School Basics
Pocket Chart Procedure Cards • Set 1
Letters A – M (14 Cards)
Aa /ă/
Assigned Carpet Spot
“Find your square, sit right there, criss-cross applesauce care!”
• Tucked in rug square •
Bb /b/
Bathroom Routine
“Flush the bowl, wash with soap, dry your hands with hope!”
• 1 flush, 1 pump, 1 towel •
Cc /k/
Cafeteria Tray Drill
“Two hands on the tray, walking steady all the way!”
• Thumbs on rim, feet under table •
Dd /d/
Dismissal Drill
“Check your tag, stay in line, dismissal time is safe and fine!”
• Bus tags & car lines •
Ee /ĕ/
Entering Classroom
“Wipe your feet, say hello, walk directly where you go!”
• Wipe feet, greet teacher •
Ff /f/
Fountain Manners
“One, two, three, that's enough for me!”
• Count 3 silent sips, step back •
Gg /g/
Glue Stick Protocol
“Dot, dot, not a lot, twist the cap till it is locked!”
• 1 twist, dot on paper, click cap •
Hh /h/
Hallway Highway
“Stay on the right side, glide with silent pride!”
• Right wall tile, hands tucked •
Ii /ĭ/
Indoor Walking Feet
“Heel to toe we slowly stride, running only when outside!”
• Heel to toe slow, zero running •
Jj /j/
Jacket & Zipper Drill
“Pinch the bottom, pull it high, hang it up to keep dry!”
• Try 3 times before asking help •
Kk /k/
Keeping Hands Safe
“Hands in pockets, hands in lap, never push or tap!”
• 1 arm's length personal bubble •
Ll /l/
Line Leader & Caboose
“Close the gap, stay on track, no one running at the back!”
• Stop at every doorway checkpoint •
Mm /m/
Morning Arrival Routine
“Unpack, check in, start your work, smiling with a smirk!”
• Unpack bag, water bottle to tray •
Dismissal Tag Check
“Check your tag, check your line!”
• Grip backpack strap, silent wait •
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Back to School Basics
Pocket Chart Procedure Cards • Set 2
