Structures

Great Student Rubrics expand on the idea of classroom rules. Rather than stating success or failure (as rules do), a GSR shows a progression of behavior from left to right as students master skills. Students can use these to self-assess their behavior and work habits.

Superhero Cards - based on the interest of young students (superheroes), we recommend starting the year with 10 cards that represent the behaviors you want to see. Students "earn" their cards. If you have an ELL population, you can scroll down to the Spanish version of the cards.

Student Actions Checklists are a step toward the Great Student Rubric and Academic Rubrics.

Activity Lists offer differentiated opportunities to learn and provide students with choice over how they learn. Their use can be expanded to include choice over when (students schedule activities), with whom, and where (in the room) they learn.

Choice Boards are a beginning step towards activity lists!

Norms are generally set up for the entire class to follow to ensure a thriving learning community. They can be expanded upon as the year progresses.

Protocols can be written for any activity in which students work with one another toward a common goal.