Here’s a fresh approach to establishing classroom rules at the beginning of the school year. Class groups brainstorm what they know about rules for baseball, basketball, and football. They then consider how the games would differ without...

In this literacy worksheet, students create the rules for the classroom with the suggestions that are mentioned in the one page sheet.

Foster a sense of community by having youngsters work together to create a list of classroom rules. They draw pictures of their hopes for first grade after reading a children's book as a group. They also discuss why it is important to...

Students participate in a brief introduction to the classroom rules and procedures. They role play the proper procedures for maintaining a productive classroom atmosphere. Rules and parent letters are distributed and discussed

Eighth graders participate in a brief introduction to the classroom rules and procedures. They role play the proper procedures for maintaining a productive classroom atmosphere. Rules and parent letters are distributed and discussed.

Engage in a lesson that is concerned with the concept of setting rules and procedures. The class learns how to engage in a discussion and talk about classroom chores. 

With so many books to choose from, it can be hard for young readers to find the right one. Help children overcome this problem with this list of rules for identifying books that are too easy, too hard, and those that are just...

A continuation of the lesson The Teacher is Missing, this plan focuses on refining and remembering a previously recorded class list of rules. Included in this resource are several discussion prompts aimed at getting learners to...

Students, after creating a list of suggested classroom rules, work together to agree on a set of rules for the classroom, school cafeteria and playground. They write and illustrate the rules they agree on to make a school rules scroll.

Students create a brochure for new students. In this writing process activity, students brainstorm, create and edit ideas for making a brochure for new students. Students use a word processor to make the brochure and edit,...

Fourth graders engage in studying the rules of being in a 4th grade classroom. They are given at the beginning of the year and practiced during the first weeks of school along with routines.

Have you ever been so focused on others, that a look in the mirror surprises you? It seems that Catherine, a character in Rules, does just that when she focuses so much on her autistic brother's behaviors that she is surprised by her own...

It's time to make a rule sandwich! After exploring the writing assignment's rubric and analyzing a model essay, learners are guided through the prewriting phase using the sandwich technique. Pupils create their sandwich addressing the...

How can you create an "English-free" classroom for your foreign language learners? This year, use some of these strategies to maximize your students' opportunity to communicate in the language.

Students compare and contrast rules they have in their homes and in the classroom. In this values lesson, students identify rules at home and relate to rules of other families. They list family rules, connect classroom rules to values...

Three lesson plans are shown on this site, two of which pertain to Read 180. Start the year with the first instructional activity by having your learners create a brochure about themselves. In the computer lab, they find clip art and...

All rise! Scholars put their skills to the test in a mock trial. Using evidence, photographs, and testimony, they role play the trial in the classroom. Rules of law—and the court room—come to life as the class becomes a place of law! 

Students create a set of class rules. For this literature lesson, students listen to the story "Miss Nelson is Missing". After listening to the story, students brainstorm and develop a set of class rules.

Teach your class the rules of capitalization with this fun, engaging lesson. Children participate in a learning activity, collaborate with peers, and practice their writing as they learn three specific rules: to always capitalize the...

If your writing classroom was the Wild West, what phrases would be "outlawed"? Here is one poster that every writing instructor, and really, any teacher of communication, should have in their classroom!

Young scholars explore safe and unsafe choices in different environments. In this safety lesson students discuss safety rules they know. The teacher reads the young scholars different scenarios and the students decide if it is a safe...