Classroom rules are essential to classroom management. However, my
classroom rules have changed in the years since I first started teaching. I
used to start the year by establishing the rules. In college, I was taught that
4 to 5 rules were ideal (not too many, not too little). In the past, I even did
brainstorming activities with my kiddos and allowed them to vote on the
classroom rules. While that was effective, I realized that all I really needed
were 2 basic rules.
My 2 rules:
1.
Be respectful: This rule really covers all of
our behavior issues. If we are respecting the teachers and others, then everything
will be OK. This rule takes the place of “Stay quiet while the teacher is
talking,” “Keep hands and feet to ourselves,” “Remain quiet in the hallway,”
and etc…
2.
Be responsible: This covers a lot of issues. I like
to tell my kiddos to take care of their business. This takes the place of “Always
be prepared,” “Have your supplies ready,” “Finish all your work,” and etc…
I post these rules above our “Bucket Filler” reminder. I also like to
read “Fill a Bucket” to my class every year on the first day of school. It really
helps to establish a classroom community. Below you can find the activities that
I like to do with my kiddos during the first week of school!
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