Grades K–2
Draw Our Class Rules
Four boxes to write a class rule and draw a friend following it. Make a class book of rules from the pages.
Classroom management printable · Classroom rules and expectations
Rights and Responsibilities in Our Class
Five classroom rights, like learning without distractions and being treated fairly, matched with the responsibility each student takes on.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Classroom expectations, Safe and kind choices, Shared responsibility, Problem solving
What kids do
“A right is something everyone should have. A responsibility is what we each do to protect it. Match each right with a responsibility.”
Printed on the sheet:
- To be treated fairly
- To have our things respected
- Which responsibility is the hardest for you? What will help?
Teacher tip
Point out that every right comes with a responsibility, and talk about one pair at a time.
How to use it
- Act out examples of following and not following each expectation.
- Revisit expectations after long breaks and before special days.
- Print it on colored paper so kids and helpers can spot it quickly.
Watch for
Expectations that look different at home. Talk about how rules change by place.
Talk about it
- How do rules help everyone learn?
- What is one thing that went well this week?
Take it further
Send a copy home so families know the expectations.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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