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My Classroom Rules

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Learning Objectives

  • 1Name examples of classroom rules
  • 2Explain why a classroom needs rules
  • 3Tell the difference between a classroom rule and something that is not a classroom rule
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Mini Lesson

Just like your family has rules at home, your classroom has rules too — and they help everyone learn, stay safe, and be kind!

What is a classroom rule?

  • A classroom rule is a rule that applies to everyone in the learning space.
  • Example: "Raise your hand before speaking" is a classroom rule that helps everyone get a turn to talk.
  • Classroom rules use words like always, never, do not, and listen.

Common classroom rules

  • Listen when someone else is speaking.
  • Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
  • Take care of classroom materials and books.
  • Be kind and respectful to everyone.
  • Do your best work and try hard.

Why do classrooms need rules?

  • Rules help everyone learn better — when it is quiet, everyone can focus.
  • Rules keep everyone safe — no running, no pushing.
  • Rules make the classroom a kind, fair place for all learners.
Our classroom rules posterA classroom rules poster listing five rules with checkmarks: listen, raise your hand, be kind, take care of materials, and do your bestOur Classroom RulesListen when others speak.Raise your hand to speak.Be kind and respectful.Take care of materials.Do your best every day.
A classroom rules poster with five rules and green checkmarks — the kind you might see on a real classroom wall
Three reasons classroom rules matterThree labeled arrows pointing right, showing that classroom rules help everyone learn, stay safe, and be kindWhy Rules Matter in ClassLearn betterQuiet classrooms help everyone focus.Stay safeNo running or pushing keeps everyone safe.Be kind and fairRules make school fair for every learner.
Three color-coded reason blocks — Learn Better, Stay Safe, Be Kind and Fair — showing why classroom rules matter
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Ask yourself: "What is one rule in my learning space? Who does it help? What would happen if no one followed that rule?

Vocabulary
Classroom
The room where you learn at schoole.g. My classroom has bright posters.
Rule
A statement that tells what to do or not doe.g. A rule is to raise your hand to talk.
Listen
To pay attention to the speakere.g. I listen when my teacher reads a story.
Respectful
Kind and careful with people and thingse.g. A respectful student takes care of books.
Fair
Treating everyone the same waye.g. Taking turns is fair.
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