Making Classroom Rules

When it comes to creating classroom rules, consider including your students in the process. As students take part in making the

rules, they take ownership in the rules. They’ll will work to follow them and make sure that their classmates are following them,

too. Of course, you can sway your students to choose ones that encompass all the necessary rules for your classroom.

Think about some of the top classroom rules to help you.

Top Classroom Rules

Although you should stick to 4 or 5 rules, here are the top 10 classroom rules for elementary schools for

your consideration:

1. Be on time at the beginning of the day and after lunch or recess breaks.
2. Come prepared with supplies and completed homework.
3. Be kind, polite, and courteous to others.
4. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
5. Be respectful of classmates, teachers, and property.
6. Listen to the teacher and classmates, and follow directions.
7. Work hard, and always do your best.
8. Be safe!
9. Raise your hand when you would like to speak in class or if you need to leave the classroom forany reason (e.g., going to the bathroom, visiting the nurse, etc.)
10. Obey all school rules.