Harmony Matrix Samples

Harmony E.S.
Shared Matrixes

Mrs. Lee’s Class 2018-2019

Effective Classroom Practice: Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival
& Dismissal
Classroom Context Instruction Instruction Time

Schoolwide & Classroom
Expectation

Respectful I can pay attention I can work with my I can work quietly I can move from I can arrive and
and focus on the group to on my task. one activity to leave the
another quickly
lesson. accomplish the and quietly. classroom quietly
task assigned to us. and respectfully.

Responsible I can participate in I can be a leader in I can be I can gather all of I can responsibly
the whole group my small group and responsibly my required arrive and leave
lesson and have my complete my work materials and the classroom and
materials ready. work together. independently. get on with my
move to the next
activity. day.

Role Model I can be a role I can set a good I can take my time I can keep use self- I can arrive and
model by focusing example of how to during my work control to move leave an area as a
be on task to my and pace myself. from one activity
on the teacher to the next. role model to
during whole group team. myself and others.

instruction.

Ayers Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Transition with Gym Arrival &
Instruction Equipment Dismissal
Classroom Context Instruction Practice Time

Schoolwide & Classroom I can raise my I can share my I can give others I can wait my turn I can wait my turn to
Expectation hand and wait to equipment and equipment back to to get my enter the gym and
be called on by them if it comes in wait my turn to line
Respectful help others. equipment and up on the black line in
the teacher. my space. wait my turn to the gym at dismissal.

put it back.

I can stay in my I can keep my I can perform my I can get my I can enter the gym
personal space. hands and feet to skill with or equipment and put keeping my hands
self and stay in my and feet to self and
Responsible personal space. without equipment it back in the line up on the black
Role Model in my personal correct place. line at dismissal with
space. my hands and feet to

self.

I can keep my I can hear what I can follow I can help others if I can perform the skill
hands and feet to teacher and others teacher signals to they need help when I arrive in the
gym and sit quietly in
self and hear say and wait my stop and start getting equipment
teacher turn to talk. activity. and putting my squad.
I can wait my turn
directions. equipment back quietly to line up on
where it belongs. the black line to leave

the gym.

Mrs. Benton’s Class 2018-2019

Effective Classroom Practice: Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Instruction Independent Transition Classroom Arrival
& Dismissal
Classroom Context Instruction Work Time
Schoolwide & Classroom
Expectation I can pay I can take turns talking. I can work I can move to my I can arrive and
attention and I can control the volume quietly. designated spots leave the
Respectful focus on the
of my voice so I don’t quietly. classroom quietly
Responsible lesson. disturb others. I can move around the and respectfully.

Role Model I can work with my room without
group to accomplish the disturbing others.

task assigned to us.

I can participate I can be a leader in my I can stay on I can gather all of my I can unpack
in the whole small group and work task. required materials and quietly and
group lesson efficiently.
I can have my together. move to the next I can get my
I can be prepared with activity. materials ready for
materials ready.
I can stay on my materials. the day.
topic. I can pack up
quickly and quietly.

I can set a good I can set a good example I can take I can set an example I can set an
example by of how to be on task to my time for others by example for others
during my
focusing on the my team. work and transitioning to the by following our
teacher during pace myself. next activity quietly morning routines.
whole group
and quickly.
instruction.

Ms. Branch’s Kindergarten Classroom Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival &
Instruction Instruction Time Dismissal
Classroom Context
Schoolwide & Classroom I can listen and I can listen and look I can do my work I can keep my I can keep my hands
Expectation look at my at my teacher quietly. hands and feet to and feet to myself.

Respectful teacher when she when she is talking. myself.
is talking.

I can come to the I can come to the I can finish all my I can find my spot I can sit in my line
meeting area kidney table quickly work. quickly. order with all my

Responsible quickly and quietly. with the item s I belongings.
need.

Role Model I can sit criss- I can stay in my I can stay in my I can use walking I can hold up level
cross applesauce area and work area and work feet and hold up zero and sit criss-
with my hands in cross applesauce
quietly. quietly. level zero. with my hands in my
my l ap.
lap.



Mrs. Brown's Expectations Matrix Transition Classroom Arrival &
Dismissal
Whole Group Instruction Small Group Instruction Independent Work Time

Classroom Context

Schoolwide &
Classroom
Expectation

Respectful

Eyes Looking Listening to each other Quietly go right Backpacks are hung
Ears Listening to seat or to my up
math table
Not disturbing others
Being quiet

Responsible Pic of math calendar and
pencil
Coming to the table right Listen to be Working on morning
Bringing all materials away with books called to line work

Writing the WHOLE time
and writing LOTS of words

Role Model Reading book on
carpet with dismissal
Raising hand to speak Trying your best Quiet signal in
Letting others talk Thinking hard line screen in
background

Using all resources to help Calm and paying
you attention to buses

Mrs. Davis' Classroom Matrix
Whole Group Independent Work Small Group Procedures
time

Respectful I can listen while others I can work quietly I can talk kindly to I can push in my
are talking. respecting others others. chair.
I can be respectful to the who are working. I can work together I can help clean our
teacher when she's with my peers and classroom.
talking. respect what they
I can raise my hand and have to say.
wait to be called on.
I can speak kindly to
others.

Responsible I can take care of my I can stay on task I can be apart of my I can pack up my
and independently group and own things.
materials and be work. participate. I can clean up my
prepared to learn. I can be responsible area.
I can keep my area clean for myself and my
and organized. work.

Role Model I can be patiently waiting I can help my peers I can help others I can be ready for
for directions. do the right thing. when they are in dismissal with my
I can stay on task. need. backpack in front.
I can control myself I can give I can walk down the
(keeping my hands and suggestions to help hallway silently in
feet to myself and staying my peers. line.
in the appropriate area).

Mrs. Groover's Expectations Matrix

Classroom Context - Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival &
Instruction Instruction Time Dismissal
Schoolwide &
Classroom Expectation

.,.I can share materials. .,.I can do my work quietly.

Respectful

"'I can be quiet
walking down the
hallway and not run.

"'I can use quiet hand "'I can do my work for my
signals. teacher

Responsible

"'I can sit criss cross with '"I can share my thinking. "'I can stay on task. • I can keep up with all my
my hands in my lap. belongings and put them
away neatly.

"'I can show others how
to move across the room.

and in the halls.

Role Model

"'I can stack seats
neatly and help others.
• I can help my teacher
clean the floor

Mrs. Hill's Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival &
Instruction Instruction Time Dismissal
Classroom Context
*I can come to the *I can use *I can complete my *I can move to my *I can enter and leave the
Schoolwide & Classroom carpet quietly. appropriate voice work quietly. next location classroom quietly.
Expectation *I can keep my quietly. *I can clean up my
levels. *I can stay in my
Respectful hands and feet to *I can stay in my own space to not breakfast as soon as I am
myself. distract others. done eating.
group area.

Responsible *I can come to the *I can bring all *I can make sure I *I can make sure I *I can make sure my bag
Role Model carpet with all the materials to my have all of my gather all of my is packed with all of my
materials I need. materials before items that need to go
small group. materials before
*I can sit quietly *I can be ready to beginning my leaving my home.
while my teacher share ideas with location. *I can make sure I bring
and classmates are independent work. home my lunchbox and
my group *I can go straight
talking. members. *I can work in my to my next location water bottle.
*I can raise my space the whole with a quiet voice. *I can remember to use
hand to ask a *I can sit quietly the restroom and grab
question or make a when my time. breakfast in the morning.

statement. classmates are *I can enter and leave the
talking. classroom quietly.

*I can respond to * I can work on morning
the call-and- work independently as

answer when my soon as I arrive.
teacher calls.

Mrs. Hulsey's Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival &
Instruction Dismissal
Classroom Context Instruction Time
* I can be quiet walking
School wide & * I can use * I can share * I can do my * I can keep my hands down the hallway and use
Classroom hand signal to ideas and work quietly. and feet to myself walking feet.
Expectation participate and materials to my going from one place to
listen when the group. another.
Respectful teacher is
talking..

* I can stay in * I can stay in * I can do my * I can use walking feet * I can keep up with all my
my area . my area while work for my and my quiet voice. belongings and put them away
keeping my teacher and neatly in their “home”.
Responsible hands and feet write my name,
to self. date, and student
number.

Role Model * I can keep * I can let * I can stay in my * I can hold up a zero to * I can stack seats neatly and
my hands and others talk and area quietly let others know to use help others.
feet to self. hear what they working. quiet voices too. * I can help my teacher clean
have to say. the floor.

Mrs. LeBlanc-Wraight's Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival
Instruction Instruction Time & Dismissal
Classroom Context
Listen with our Work quietly and Use silent signals Watch where you Watch the screen
Schoolwide & Classroom ears, hearts and only interrupt a and focus on work are going and be closely. Listen to
Expectation eyes. Quiet during small group if it is announcements
an emergency. on time
Respectful instruction. (morning and
afternoon). Be

helpful

Bring required Stay on task Complete work and Get what you need Be on time
Leave on time
materials to the Be accountable for stay on task quickly and safely

Responsible carpet. Be on time. your work

Be respectful Pay attention and Work quietly, focus Do the right thing, Quietly listen to
during the mini try out the skill and remain on task at the right time in morning and
lesson (to the
Role Model teacher and to the right place afternoon school
others) Participate announcements
and directions
in the lesson
given by the
teacher

Science Special

Effective Classroom Practice: Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival
Instruction Instruction Time & Dismissal
Classroom Context
Schoolwide & Classroom * I can raise * I can use a quiet * I can remain * I can move * I can stand in
Expectation my hand and voice (Level 2). quiet so others quietly and quietly.
wait for my are not carefully.
Respectful turn to talk. * I can really distracted. * I can stay in
listen to other my space and
Responsible * I can listen to students’ keep my hands
other students’ thoughts and to myself.
thoughts and ideas.
ideas.

* I can listen and * I can listen and * I can * I can listen and * I can listen and
follow directions. follow directions. complete my follow directions. follow directions.
work.
* I can listen * I can participate * I can push in my * I can clean up my
carefully when the and give ideas to chair when leaving area before
teacher is talking. the group. my seat. leaving.

* I can stay * I can really listen * I can stay on * I can hold my * I can stand in
quiet when zero up even line at level 0.
Role Model others are to others’ ideas. task. when others
talking. are talking.
* I can
compromise.

Mrs. Still’s Classroom Expectations Matrix Transition Classroom Arrival &
Dismissal
Whole Group Instruction Small Group Instruction Independent Work Time

Classroom Context I can sit quietly and I can work quietly. I can work quietly. I can stop I can talk softly.
listen. I can stay in my area. and listen for
Schoolwide & I can stay in my I can help
Classroom I can keep my hands space. directions. unstack chairs.
Expectation and feet to myself.

Respectful

I can be silent at
dismissal.

Responsible I can sit in my spot. I can listen to others. I can bring my materials I can clean up I can complete
to my spot. my materials. my morning
I can listen to I can listen to station.
directions. directions.
I can make sure I
take my reading

bag home.

I can sit criss cross I can show others I can stay focused and I can listen I can listen to the
with my hands in my what to do. finish my work.
Role Model lap. for my announcements.
I can be kind to
others. teacher’s cue.

Mrs. Tidwell’s Kindergarten Classroom Expectations Matrix

Whole Group Small Group Independent Work Transition Classroom Arrival &
Instruction Instruction Time Dismissal
Classroom Context

Schoolwide & Classroom I can listen and look I can listen and follow I can do my work I can keep my hands I can keep my hands
Expectation at my teacher when the teacher’s quietly. and feet to myself. and feet to myself.
directions.
Respectful she is talking.

I can come to the I can come to the r I can find my spot I can stand in my line
meeting area quickly kidney table quickly I can finish all my quickly. with all my belongings.
with the items I need.
and quietly. work.

Responsible

I can sit criss-cross I can stay in my area I can stay in my area I can use walking feet I can stack and clean up
applesauce with my
and work quietly. and work quietly. and hold up level zero. my room.
hands in my lap.
Role Model