Kick off the year by empowering learners to co-create the rules, expectations, and consequences that shape a safe, engaging classroom. In a single class period, grades 5β8 will use ice-breaker index cards, video-driven discussions, and collaborative protocols (Think-Pair-Share, Socratic Seminar, Carousel) to establish a shared vision for a positive learning community. By the end of this lesson, students will: βοΈ Articulate what makes them feel safe, seen, and valued in a classroom βοΈ Collaborat