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Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior
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What others say

"These were very helpful getting students to discuss and hear about scenarios in which students often find themselves having difficulty knowing what to do or how to handle."
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Sarah B.
"This is well put together. I am going to include this in my back to school activities for the 1st week back."
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Rebecca C.

Description

Teach expected and unexpected behaviors all over the school with these student-friendly social skills stories. This is perfect for an after winter break classroom reset. Facilitate conversations to reinforce expectations and provide a reflection on how choices impact our school. This resource is a fun, collaborative approach to build classroom community and communicate the importance of our choices.

★★Grab the BUNDLE for 30% off★★

It includes 4 stories for 9 different topics featuring characters with positive and negative behaviors. The story cards are in both color and b&w. You will also find a reflection page for each behavior category.


Topics Included:

  • Classroom behavior
  • Recess behavior
  • Group work behavior
  • Bathroom behavior
  • Lunchroom behavior
  • Homework behavior
  • Hallway behavior
  • Personal Space
  • Virtual Learning

*Now includes Editable Slide to add your own stories**


These behavior stories can be used in many different ways:

✅During morning meetings, SEL activity time, or closing meetings

✅As a whole group for initiating conversations about expectations and improving behavior

✅Students work in small groups to discuss and reflect

✅Assign each student a story and have them share with the class the positive and negative behaviors of the student

However you use them, they are a wonderful resource--all year long--to start those conversations.


✏️What Educators are saying about Behavior Stories

"These stories were so perfect for the first week of school! They really helped encourage conversation around classroom behavior. Thank you!" - 2nd Grade Teacher

"Love this resource for the first week or even for throughout the year when the honeymoon phase wears off! Perfect to review!" - 3rd Grade Teacher

"This was a perfect resource for starting the year and setting a positive but firm tone with my students. It really helped create a great classroom culture right from the start!" - 2nd Grade Teacher

FAQS

Q: How many stories are included?

A: There are over 30 pre-written stories ready to read and use to facilitate discussions about behavior in the classroom and around school.

Q: When do you use these?

A: These are great for any time of the year! Many teachers use during the first 2 weeks of school. But, it's wonderful to keep them handy for whenever you feel your students need a review of expected behaviors.

Q: Can I make my own?

A: Yes! There are editable slides to create your own stories! You could even have your students write their own to share with the class :)

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Back to School Classroom Expectations Activity | Expected vs Unexpected Behavior

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What others say

"These were very helpful getting students to discuss and hear about scenarios in which students often find themselves having difficulty knowing what to do or how to handle."
star
Sarah B.
"This is well put together. I am going to include this in my back to school activities for the 1st week back."
star
Rebecca C.

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Facilitate discussions about appropriate behavior with these fictional stories about expectations in and outside of the classroom. These are the perfect tool to review rules and procedures with your students.What are behavior stories?This resource includes short fictional stories about students who
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Description

Teach expected and unexpected behaviors all over the school with these student-friendly social skills stories. This is perfect for an after winter break classroom reset. Facilitate conversations to reinforce expectations and provide a reflection on how choices impact our school. This resource is a fun, collaborative approach to build classroom community and communicate the importance of our choices.

★★Grab the BUNDLE for 30% off★★

It includes 4 stories for 9 different topics featuring characters with positive and negative behaviors. The story cards are in both color and b&w. You will also find a reflection page for each behavior category.


Topics Included:

  • Classroom behavior
  • Recess behavior
  • Group work behavior
  • Bathroom behavior
  • Lunchroom behavior
  • Homework behavior
  • Hallway behavior
  • Personal Space
  • Virtual Learning

*Now includes Editable Slide to add your own stories**


These behavior stories can be used in many different ways:

✅During morning meetings, SEL activity time, or closing meetings

✅As a whole group for initiating conversations about expectations and improving behavior

✅Students work in small groups to discuss and reflect

✅Assign each student a story and have them share with the class the positive and negative behaviors of the student

However you use them, they are a wonderful resource--all year long--to start those conversations.


✏️What Educators are saying about Behavior Stories

"These stories were so perfect for the first week of school! They really helped encourage conversation around classroom behavior. Thank you!" - 2nd Grade Teacher

"Love this resource for the first week or even for throughout the year when the honeymoon phase wears off! Perfect to review!" - 3rd Grade Teacher

"This was a perfect resource for starting the year and setting a positive but firm tone with my students. It really helped create a great classroom culture right from the start!" - 2nd Grade Teacher

FAQS

Q: How many stories are included?

A: There are over 30 pre-written stories ready to read and use to facilitate discussions about behavior in the classroom and around school.

Q: When do you use these?

A: These are great for any time of the year! Many teachers use during the first 2 weeks of school. But, it's wonderful to keep them handy for whenever you feel your students need a review of expected behaviors.

Q: Can I make my own?

A: Yes! There are editable slides to create your own stories! You could even have your students write their own to share with the class :)

LET’S CONNECT

⭐️SIGN UP for an EXCLUSIVE FREEBIE

⭐️FOLLOW me on Teachers Pay Teachers!

⭐️Visit The Sassy Apple Teaching

⭐️FOLLOW me on Pinterest!

⭐️FOLLOW me on Facebook!

⭐️FOLLOW me on Instagram!

Questions? Feel free to send me an email: molly@thesassyappleteacher.com

Copyright © The Sassy Apple Company

All rights reserved by author. Permission to copy for single classroom use only. Electronic distribution limited to single classroom use only.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Great Stories
Rated 5 out of 5
July 21, 2026
This was a great way to give examples of behaviors that are expected.
Sheri G.
366 reviews • New York
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
Great for Beginning of the Year
Rated 5 out of 5
July 18, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
These were very helpful getting students to discuss and hear about scenarios in which students often find themselves having difficulty knowing what to do or how to handle.
Sarah Bricker
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236 reviews • Tennessee
Grades taught: 3rd
great stories
Rated 5 out of 5
July 14, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
These are great for reading with students and talking through them.
Samantha I.
383 reviews • Oklahoma
Grades taught: 1st
Student populations: Emerging bilinguals, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Good price and cute
Rated 4 out of 5
July 5, 2026
I got this for a good price and it's very cute. Interested in the larger bundle
T T
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147 reviews • South Carolina
Grades taught: PreK, K, 1st, 2nd
Awesome resource
Rated 5 out of 5
July 3, 2026
This is well put together. I am going to include this in my back to school activities for the 1st week back.
Rebecca C.
252 reviews
Grades taught: 2nd
expected vs unexpected
Rated 5 out of 5
July 2, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
great stories for teaching expected and unexpected behaviours.
barb L.
737 reviews • Outside the United States
Grades taught: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
Quick and Easy!
Rated 5 out of 5
June 24, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
My students were able to work together to determine expected and unexpected behaviors. What a great way to remind students of the expectations especially right before summer!
Samantha B.
147 reviews • North Carolina
Grades taught: 2nd, 3rd
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Expected Behaviors
Rated 5 out of 5
June 16, 2026
Great for the beginning of the school year when discussing expected behavior.
Donna M.
221 reviews • California
Grades taught: 1st, 2nd

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