During the first few days of school, my students and I spend ample time discussing and modeling the rules and procedures of our classroom. Once we have established our rules and procedures, I write them on a chart, which hangs in our classroom. In addition to writing them on a chart, I also have the children choose one rule or procedure to illustrate in our class book. Since I have more children than rules and procedures, I let the children decide what they would like to add to our book. I put the children's illustrations in page protectors and insert them into a 3 ring binder. I add a fancy cover and keep it out on display. The children love to read this book all year long. Substitute teachers appreciate it also! Here are some examples from years past:
I have made a cute template for you to use in your classroom. There is a cover and two versions of writing lines. I hope that you find it as useful in your classroom as I do in mine. Just click the image below to take you to the download.
Lori,
ReplyDeleteI hope we meet next year at the I Teach K conference. It is well worth the effort but I appreciate how expensive it is! I went last year for the first time but now I am addicted!
Fran@kindergartencrayons.blogspot.com
Great idea! Thanks for sharing it!
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kindertrips
Love this idea. Thanks!
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Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
I LOVE this idea! Your students have done a great job illustrating the rules of the classroom!
ReplyDeletei love this! thanks for sharing. i especially love the one about remembering to flush the toilet. ;)
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