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Classroom Rules Sample and Suggestion HandoutClassroom Rules Sample and Suggestion Handout
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McGraw Hill
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K - 12th
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Social & Emotional Learning
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Classroom Rules Sample and Suggestion

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Set up your class with a strong foundation by creating a clear set of class rules. This document provides suggestions for phrasing and distributing class rules as well as list of rules you might try out.

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Concepts

classroom rules, back to school, classroom community

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the suggested list as your own rule list if it appeals to you
  • Bring the class into the rule-creating process by asking for suggestions when you hand out your list 

Classroom Considerations

  • Note that this resource is designed for teachers, not students

Pros

  • A solid reference material for teachers who are just starting to get their classrooms ready for the school year

Cons

  • None

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