Responsibility

uses time efficiently

follows directions and completes

tasks
brings required materials from
home for special projects

understands "best work" for them

may look different than for others
decides if his/her work is "best"
work he/she can accomplish

assumes responsibility for

taking zippie (agenda,
homework) home and handing
it in every morning; follows
routines independently
recognizes and solves simple
problems independently

organizes materials needed

to bring home (agenda,
library book etc) and packs
backpack independently
problem solves in an
academic context in the
classroom (where can I find
<strategy /tool> to help my
learning)

solves problems in the

classroom without assistance
(where do I find a pencil, what
can I do when Im done?)

recognizes when he/she cant

solve a problem on his/her own

Self-Regulation

uses I need help cards when

stuck
monitors aspects of his/her
learning goals (e.g. I chose to
work by myself so I could
concentrate)
contributes relevant experiences
and ideas to discussions (stays
on topic)

tries first to do work on his/her

own before asking for help
participates in monitoring of
group/class goals

uses suggestions/next steps

with prompting by teacher

asks questions to check for

understanding
identifies specific steps or
actions needed to reach
goals or to improve with
teacher
identifies areas for
improvement

Initiative

demonstrates interest in and

enthusiasm in daily tasks

finds appropriate activities

during unstructured times

participates in extra-curricular
activities (choir, dance village,
card club, primary sports club
etc.)

demonstrates a positive
attitude, eagerness and
curiosity towards learning
finds suitable activity when
task or work is completed or
free time activity

welcomes new tasks and

seeks new opportunities for
learning
puts forth a consistent effort

approaches new learning

situations with confidence/
willingness to try
comfortably/willingly takes risks
when presented with new
challenges or situations

identifies strengths

decides if his/her work is "best"

work he/she can accomplish

Collaboration
listens attentively to others
without interrupting
works and plays cooperatively
with others
tries to use his/her words to
explain his/her feelings to
others

Organization
uses strategies in the
classroom independently to
support learning (e.g.
dictionary, word lists, colour
chart, name list)

Independent Work
respectfully allows others to
complete work without
interruptions

takes turns (playing games,

waiting for his/her turn to
share idea)
shares materials (learning
and play) with others

interacts appropriately with

peers in small group and large
class activities
responds consistently to
classroom/school expectations
and rules (try your best, hands
off, use your words)
demonstrates respects for
demonstrates respect and
belongings of others (friends, consideration for the opinions
classroom, school)
and feelings of others
applies positive strategies/
assists others to resolve
solutions to resolve conflicts conflicts

responds to the needs and

welfare of others (if a friend is
upset, what can I do?)
realizes and accepts the
consequences of their behaviour
and actions

organizes materials needed

to bring home (agenda,
library book etc) and packs
backpack independently
keeps desk/locker/learning
spaces and materials
organized

uses time efficiently

uses class/teacher organization

methods to keep class materials
organized (colour coding, book
bins etc.)
asks for help with organization
ideas when he/she is unable to
organize his/her belongings

follows basic routines and

instructions

completes tasks and

assignments on time and with
care
organizes materials for task at
hand (knows where to find
materials and can collect them
to start his/her work)

uses I need help cards

when stuck; tries first to do
work on his/her own before
asking for help
focuses attention appropriately uses strategies in the
classroom independently to
support learning (e.g.
dictionary, word lists, colour
chart, name list)

knows where to find materials in

the classroom (I know where to
find glue sticks, scrap paper,
erasers, to do my job)

assists in developing and

monitoring classroom rules and
expectations
describes or plays out actions
that cause conflict and that help
conflict (role play, real incident)

persists with tasks; puts forth a

consistent effort
completes tasks using his/her
best effort - completes work "all
by myself"