Friday, June 24, 2011

Classroom Expectations - The Three "R's"

At the beginning of the year, my students have the opportunity to discuss the three rules that I have for my classroom, and determine "That's Okay, That's Not Okay" behaviors during instruction time, group work time, and individual work time.

1. Be Respectful.
2. Be Responsible.
3. Be Resourceful

I believe that when students are in control of their own behavior, classroom management is much easier.  So, I don't have a long list of rules that I create.  In groups, students discuss what the "Three R's" might mean, and then as a whole class, they create a poster of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.

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