Class Rules

It is important to set up class rules immediately. The character class has to become a safe place for students to share and learn.

Here are some basic ground rules:

• Emphasize that the classroom (or where ever you are teaching) is a safe place. We are here to share and learn from each other.
• Don't speak when someone else is speaking. Raise your hand when you want to be heard.
• Respect other students by really listening to what they have to say. Don't judge yourself or anyone for what is said or shared.
• No Names are to be mentioned. If you tell a story about what someone said or did, just say "this person" instead of their name.
• NO GOSSIPING! Do not repeat what you heard about other students to anyone. You don't want anyone repeating what you have shared.
• It is okay to talk to others about the lessons you have learned. By sharing character lessons, they too can become character teachers.