Class Rules!

"When it comes to setting rules in the classroom, in some ways the old adage "hope for the best, but prepare for the worst" rings true.

Starting the school year on the right foot includes establishing classroom rules that will last the whole year through. Many teachers involve students in establishing their classroom rules. (Surprisingly, student-created rules are often much the same as -- or even tougher than -- rules a teacher might create. After all, students want to attend school in a safe environment, and they want to know the boundaries when it comes to classroom behavior.

Starting the school year on the right foot includes establishing classroom rules that will last the whole year through. Most experienced educators say the key to creating classroom rules is to keep those rules few and simple -- and to establish up front the consequences if the rules are broken."

                                         Source: http://www.educationworld.com

Our fellow teacher Fabio Oliveira has found a great video that perhaps will help students understand the importance of rules.

Activity:

1) Show the students the video and ask them to write down all the things they feel is needed to fix the traffic jam problem.

2) Ask the following question, and promote a little discussion:

                            Why are rules important?

3) After a quick debate pass a piece of paper around and ask students to write down the rules they feel are important for the classroom.

Enjoy:) 

***Fabio Oliveira, thank you for sharing!