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Art Activity

75 minutes (over 2 sessions)

Small collaborative groups

Classroom Rules Poster

Week 3 Activity - Detailed Instructions

Learning Objectives

Students will identify important classroom expectations
Students will work collaboratively to create visual representations
Students will understand the purpose of rules in a community

Materials Needed

Large poster paper
Markers and crayons
Magazines for cutting pictures
Glue sticks
Stickers and decorative materials
Child-safe scissors

Preparation Steps

1Discuss classroom rules and expectations beforehand
2Gather magazines with appropriate pictures
3Set up workstations for small groups
4Prepare examples of rule posters

Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Review classroom rules through discussion and role-play

2

Divide class into small groups, each focusing on 1-2 rules

3

Have groups brainstorm how to show their rule visually

4

Provide magazines and art materials for creating posters

5

Encourage both drawing and collage techniques

6

Help groups add words or phrases to their posters

7

Have each group present their poster to the class

8

Display all posters prominently in the classroom

Assessment

Observe students' understanding of classroom expectations
Note collaboration and compromise skills
Document creative problem-solving in visual representation
Assess ability to explain rules to others

Teaching Tips

Focus on positive rule statements (what TO do rather than what NOT to do)
Encourage students to include themselves in the poster illustrations
Take photos of groups working together
Refer back to posters throughout the year

Extension Activities

Additional ways to extend and enrich this learning experience

1
Create rules for other areas (playground, library, etc.)
2
Make a class book about why rules are important
3
Role-play scenarios showing rules in action
4
Design rules for a pretend classroom for stuffed animals

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