We have been busy discussing rules in class and who likes rules anyways? Yet, in reality, a school building and classroom would not flow as smoothly without guidelines for students to follow. We have explored different areas of rules, from schoolwide policies encouraging positive behavior to specific classroom rules with strict consequences. Overall, as the teacher, you may have schoolwide rules to follow or you may have to create your own. If you think about it, being a kid is all about rules! Knowing this, I think being creative when making rules and policies is a crucial piece to a positive, structured classroom. Rules don't have to be such a negative thing. As a teacher, the creativity of rules and implementation lies in your hands. Here are some creative and fun ideas I have found that put a twist on the old list of do not do this rules! Some are alternatives to having "listed rules"!
A positive and appealing sign
Student created postings
Good way to remind students without saying a word
Allows visual students to see
Can help with students who shout out or disrupt instruction or quiet worktime
A great idea for younger children who tend to tattle alot
Yes, you can!
Classroom suggestion box
Love this idea!
Hope these are useful for someone ;)
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