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We are a PBIS school and each PBIS school identifies certain traits that the whole school focuses on. At our school we called them our P.R.I.D.E trains (respectful, caring, responsible, ready to learn and safe). This Activity is a template that you can use to edit by adding the traits you want to focus on. Step 1: Teacher will need to COPY AND EDIT the original. Step 2: On Page 1 type and move a trait in each bubble. Step 3: On Pages 2-6 update the bubble in the top left with the matching train and type it in the title. Step 4: Page 6: add the various matching traits in the bubbles along the left side. Step 5: Save and see suggestions for how to use below. Suggestions: The teacher is a scribe - the teacher assigns this to themselves. The whole group brainstorms using an interactive whiteboard or via a device and document camera. On the last page, the class builds a class agreement and the students sign. Print and post in the classroom. Once you complete it, change the setting and post a copy in each student's journal -- they see and their parents see it. Place it in a folder (Behavior, SEL or Class Agreement) and refer back to it if/when needed.