This is a great activity for the beginning of the year. It gets the students involved in critically thinking about classroom rules and expectations. The circular map can be used individually- allowing each student to consider what they think are good class rules to have. As a whole group the students can share what they think are the most important rules that they came up with. Then, in their table groups the students can sort out the behaviors on the tree-like map. They will sort the various examples of good behavior under the categories: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. This is a great discussion starter and allows the students to communicate the type of classroom environment that they want to have.
I love the idea but when printed the entire circle doesn't fit or print. also a review of the steps to complete the activity would have been very helpful.
Bonnie,
Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I fixed the circle map- it should print out clearly. I also added a page of directions.
Thanks for communicating your needs to me. If it prints perfect for me, I expect it to print perfect for everyone. I appreciate your comment. I hope you are satisfied with the updated version and reconsider my Rating.
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