Strategies for rule in the classroom by Dr Sarah James https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub en-us 2022-07-12 00:37:41 UTC 2026-02-07 20:32:19 UTC hello@padlet.com What I have used in the past is try to make students feel like they own the rules - their voice was heard. drsarahmjames https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2241352063 2022-07-12 00:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2241352063 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027654 Use child suggestions of expectations to shape into what fits into the school’s expectations]]> 2022-07-25 03:25:52 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027654 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027838 Class contract ]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027838 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027881 Establishing class rules as a whole class. This allows students voices to be heard and feel apart of the class. ]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027881 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027938 Involve students in creating the expectations based on how they learn best and what they want their classroom to be like. ]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249027938 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028025 I would try to create a safe learning environment for students to want to follow the rules that we created together. ]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028025 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028090 Establishing classroom rules together (students and teacher). Base the classroom rules around the school rules to form a foundation ]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:38 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028090 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028115 As a class, we discussed the type of classroom they would like to learn in. We discussed what this would sound like, look like and feel like. 

]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028115 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028161 collaborative rule making as a class, simple and clear rules that are easy to understand (less than 5 rules so students can remember) ]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028161 Looks like, sounds like, feels like chart https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028229 2022-07-25 03:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028229 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028245 Give students different school values and in groups/ as a class (depending on year level) students can create their own school rules/ expectations regarding that value]]> 2022-07-25 03:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028245 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028876 Children draw what they want their classroom to look/sound/feel like and we discuss as a class what expectations we can put in place to achieve that]]> 2022-07-25 03:28:16 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028876 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028889 For a prep classroom I might begin with asking them to describe how they would like to feel in the classroom, drawing on language like “being kind to others” etc. then asking questions like “how can we be safe”… and collectively coming up with a set of friendly rules that reflect their language.  This might then involve them drawing some instances of following those rules and even acting these out through role play. Or watching a video that illustrates these rules from the point of view of students ]]> 2022-07-25 03:28:17 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249028889 Get students involved in establishing the classroom rules https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249029010 2022-07-25 03:28:32 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249029010 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249029525 Come up with classroom expectations together, with students creating actions to correspond with their expectations. Take photos of each student doing the action and place them around the classroom for them to refer to.]]> 2022-07-25 03:29:24 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249029525 Have clear posters/visuals in the classroom that illustrate the expectations https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035230 2022-07-25 03:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035230 Consistency with whole-school rules https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035484 Don't get lax BC you disagree with certain school rules. Keep it consistent in all classes helps kids know what to expect]]> 2022-07-25 03:41:11 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035484 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035579 Using the mantra ‘kindness is cool” 
When a student does something kind in class, single them out and say how cool they are.
If a student is rude say something along the lines of “that’s not cool”
Student are more likely to be nice because they want to be ‘cool’]]> 2022-07-25 03:41:23 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035579 Create posters or videos of the rules using ICT https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035644 2022-07-25 03:41:29 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035644 Word wall https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035703 Wordwall of key terms that students believe is important in the classroom. Made in the first class by the students. More commonly used words are larger.]]> 2022-07-25 03:41:34 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249035703 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036011 Write up a contact on class expectations and print it out and have all students sign it and keep it. Refer back to the contract to remind them when required.]]> 2022-07-25 03:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036011 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036076 Set expectations for yourself as well. If you do not trust students to make appropriate expectations verbalise them yourself. E.g. I expect of myself that I come to every lesson prepared with the worksheets and information you need to know.]]> 2022-07-25 03:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036076 Co-construction https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036223 Create a list of classroom rules where the students offer up suggestions. The teacher can present a series of sentences with key nouns/verbs/adjectives removed where students offer suggestions.

For example:

In our classroom all students are __________ towards each other and __________ to the teacher.


]]> 2022-07-25 03:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036223 Role play some scenarios https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036455 Have students model the expected behaviour by selecting some students to role play classroom situations and the expectations ]]> 2022-07-25 03:43:01 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036455 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036829 Students discuss and create the rules]]> 2022-07-25 03:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249036829 Having cues for expected behaviours which the class chooses https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249038264 Students can choose an aural or visual cue which the teacher does to get an expected behaviour. For example, the students choose a song that the teacher plays to get kids to sit on the floor.]]> 2022-07-25 03:45:56 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249038264 Getting Classes Attention https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249507039 1) one two three, eyes on me 
2) primary school - clapping pattern 

]]> 2022-07-25 22:53:54 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2249507039 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250191371 Put them on the PowerPoint at the beginning of every lesson. Made the students read it outloud and would flick back to it throughout the lesson. Just want to note this was for very very disruptive inappropriately behaving classes.]]> 2022-07-26 23:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250191371 5 classroom rules on wall https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250191556 I have seen teachers reinforce expectations in the classroom by referring to the 5 rules on the wall, in every classroom. it is universal across the whole school and creates constancy among expectations of students - regardless of their age ]]> 2022-07-26 23:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250191556 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250192792 Create a class contract on the overall expectations that both you as the teacher, and students as the learners, have for their classroom environment. Ensure that students values and opinions are heard and recognised as well, but utilising a teacher-led procedure for creating such a contract allows you to ensure that expectations are appropriate and satisfactory.]]> 2022-07-26 23:33:59 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250192792 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250192855 Having the class expectations on the start of each PowerPoint, don’t read them out every lesson but when they aren’t met you can refer back to them throughout the lesson. Bonus is that if the class expectations need to be revisited it’s already there to use. ]]> 2022-07-26 23:34:13 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250192855 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250193852 Having my core three expectations that align with the school rules on the whiteboard. ]]> 2022-07-26 23:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250193852 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194114 Set clear expectations at the start of the activity/lesson, verbally remind them if things start to go off track, and give feedback on how well those expectations were met afterwards]]> 2022-07-26 23:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194114 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194203 Having rules clearly displayed in the classroom that align with the schools behavior management policy. ]]> 2022-07-26 23:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194203 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194296 A whole school expectation poster was set up in every classroom and every teacher had to go through at the start of each lesson. ]]> 2022-07-26 23:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194296 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194299 Have the schools motto or values/ beliefs and get the students to break that down and determine how that might look in the classroom.]]> 2022-07-26 23:38:10 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194299 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194306 "Year __ pens down, books closed, eyes up here"]]> 2022-07-26 23:38:11 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250194306 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250202664 Setting expectations with the class by having the students create them.]]> 2022-07-26 23:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250202664 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250310986 Using a whisper voice to give instructions when kids are getting too loud so they are forced to listen to you. ]]> 2022-07-27 02:48:22 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250310986 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250311131 Routines, routine transitions, give them options, building expectations together l, what do they expect of you as the teacher, talking about class rules and what your class rules are , clarifying expectations and reminding students of those e.g. This lesson you can hands up, this lesson I will call on you at random etc. Gestures/signs/visual cues. ]]> 2022-07-27 02:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250311131 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250312059 Classroom rules and class constructed ‘triggers’ and ‘calm down strategies’]]> 2022-07-27 02:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250312059 Establishing Expectations from Day 1 aadeaf5eb2614de3a210bc4a328b417d_69839_1 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250312916 - whole class creates the rules together
- students have responsibility for establishing their own goals and expectations, learning and behaviour
- notion that students have expectations of the teacher as well and that this could be displayed as an "I do, You Do, We Do"]]> 2022-07-27 02:51:54 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250312916 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250313031 Align the rules to the school values so they are consistent in each classroom.
Make up rhyming sentences and class mottos.
Create acronyms and acrostic poems.
Drawing and symbols that serve as cueing system.

]]> 2022-07-27 02:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250313031 Clear repeated guidelines https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250313082 Go through the school wide expectations expections every morning as a mantra. 

expectation posters/ powerpoint 

- practise again
- follow instructions quickly

Modelling behaviour 

]]> 2022-07-27 02:52:11 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250313082 Whole of school approach https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453311 Schools usually have an established mantra you van draw on yo establish expectations with school values (maybe resilience, respect, etc)]]> 2022-07-27 07:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453311 New teacher https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453747 A great tip I was given, was to give 4 rules of expectations when entering a brand new class and stick to those rules so students remember what behaviours you expect from them]]> 2022-07-27 07:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453747 Student-created rules https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453822 I have seen a teacher establish classroom expectations by have students create their own set of class rules. 
They are then numbered and referred to by their number, which made it easy for the teacher to remind students ]]> 2022-07-27 07:29:18 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453822 Classroom entry routines https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453825 School wide or class specific routines for entering the room]]> 2022-07-27 07:29:19 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250453825 https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454079 Simple but consistent.]]> 2022-07-27 07:29:40 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454079 A conversation about expectations from Day 1. https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454345 - Check for understanding
- Open the floor for further conversation / to establish rules as a class]]> 2022-07-27 07:30:16 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454345 Rights & Responsibilities https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454391 Discuss what the student's (and teacher's) rights are in the classroom (e.g., learning, feeling safe) and discussing what the relevant responsibilities of each person are...]]> 2022-07-27 07:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454391 Co constructed rules for art studio https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454441 I open with class discussion about how the art studio classroom looks and feels different to most other classrooms. Then we develop 3 rules together to stay safe, engaged and respectful. If there are more than three, class votes. ]]> 2022-07-27 07:30:30 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454441 Respect https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454459 Maintaining respect at the centre of all interactions. The way students speak and interact with each other, the teacher and the way they carry themselves in the classroom. More importantly it also ensures regulation with how the teacher behaves and treats students too. 
Respectful environment usually builds foundation for rapport and trust]]> 2022-07-27 07:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250454459 Delivering expectations simply https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250455478 Teachers have told me to give a maximum of three instructions at a time with a descriptive word of how they want something done. E.g. Enter the classroom quietly.]]> 2022-07-27 07:32:12 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2250455478 Non verbal cue https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2653949392 When students see me raise my hand, they should know I need their attention]]> 2023-08-01 04:23:42 UTC https://padlet.com/drsarahmjames/1b9ktlluny5rufub/wish/2653949392