Classroom Norms and Community Building
This 2-page packet helps 3rd-grade teachers re-establish classroom norms and expectations after an absence. It includes activities to rebuild a safe and respectful community, fostering resilience and a sense of belonging.
“I have been out for over a week in my class due to teacher trainings a lot has happened with my class in terms of behaviors, expectations, rule breaking, etc. Can you tailor actcties and lessons that redirect my froup backt o our class expecations our rules, norms as well as build a community that is safe for everyone as i feel the community was disrepsected and unsafe emotionally for some students as i was gone. How can I address this and tailor our school day into being resilient and jumping back to our lassroom norms before focussing on content areas again”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet at the start of a class period to refocus students on expectations.
- Discussion question: How can we ensure everyone feels safe and respected in our classroom?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair students for reading and discussion activities.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students create posters illustrating key classroom norms.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free“I have been out for over a week in my class due to teacher trainings a lot has happened with my class in terms of behaviors, expectations, rule breaking, etc. Can you tailor actcties and lessons that redirect my froup backt o our class expecations our rules, norms as well as build a community that is safe for everyone as i feel the community was disrepsected and unsafe emotionally for some students as i was gone. How can I address this and tailor our school day into being resilient and jumping back to our lassroom norms before focussing on content areas again”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet at the start of a class period to refocus students on expectations.
- Discussion question: How can we ensure everyone feels safe and respected in our classroom?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Pair students for reading and discussion activities.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students create posters illustrating key classroom norms.
- Estimated time: 45-60 minutes.
Classroom Norms and Community Building
This 2-page packet helps 3rd-grade teachers re-establish classroom norms and expectations after an absence. It includes activities to rebuild a safe and respectful community, fostering resilience and a sense of belonging.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free