Classroom Crew Slides Rule Academy Lesson 1: Classroom Choices
Classroom Crew
Making great choices helps everyone learn, stay safe, and feel respected.
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Ready to learn our three simple rules? Let's go!
Rule 1: We Listen Classroom Choices
What does active listening look like?
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Eyes on the speaker
Look at the teacher or classmate talking.
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Voice is quiet
Wait for your turn to speak.
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Body is relaxed and calm
Keep hands and feet to yourself.
"Listening is showing respect with your eyes, ears, and mind."
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Rule 2: We Ask Classroom Choices
How do we ask for help or ideas?
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Raise your hand
Put your hand up and keep your voice quiet.
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Wait for your name
Wait patiently for the teacher to call on you.
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Speak clearly
Ask your question in a calm, clear voice.
"When we raise our hand, everyone gets a turn to speak!"
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Rule 3: We Respect Classroom Choices
How do we respect each other?
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Keep personal space
Leave one arm's length between you and others.
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Ask to borrow items
Always ask "Can I borrow this?" before touching.
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Use kind words
Say "please," "thank you," and "excuse me."
"Respect means treating others the way you want to be treated."
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Interactive Challenge Classroom Choices
What is the best choice?
Let's discuss this scenario together as a class!
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The Scenario:
Sam needs a red marker to complete his project, but they are all on Marcus's desk. What should Sam do?
A
Grab the marker quickly while Marcus is busy.
B
Raise hand or ask Marcus: "Can I please use that marker?"
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Classroom Scenario Cards Classroom Scenario Cards
Lesson 1 Activity
Instructions: Cut along the dotted lines. Read the scenarios and decide if it follows classroom rules.
CARD 1 🙋♂️
The Quiet Question
Maya has a question about the assignment. She raises her hand and sits quietly, waiting for Mr. Davis to call on her.
DISCUSS:
Does Maya follow the rules? What is the rule name?
CARD 2 🗣️
The Blurt-Out
Leo knows the answer to a math puzzle. He yells it out loud while his classmate is still reading the problem.
DISCUSS:
How did this make the reader feel? What should Leo do instead?
CARD 3 ✏️
The Shared Pencil
James forgot his pencil. He taps Chloe on the shoulder and asks politely: "May I please borrow a pencil?"
DISCUSS:
Did James respect personal space and items? Why?
CARD 4 👀
Active Listening
While Sarah is explaining her science project, David looks out the window and plays with his phone under his desk.
DISCUSS:
Is David listening? What can he do to show respect?
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Classroom Choices Worksheet Classroom Choices
Look at the classroom situations. Choose the best choice.
Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1 Match the Rule to the Picture
Draw a line from the rule words to the correct picture box.
We Listen (Quiet Voice)
We Ask (Raise Hand)
We Respect (Space)
🙋♂️ Hand up in class
🧘 Sitting with personal space
👂 Listening to speaker
2 Is it a Good Classroom Choice?
Read the sentence. Circle YES (good choice) or NO (poor choice).
🤫 Waiting for my turn to talk.
YES NO
🏃 Running through the tables to get a book.
YES NO
🤝 Asking Chloe if I can use her red pencil.
YES NO
⭐ My Choice Goal
I can make good choices. Today, I will practice this classroom rule:
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Campus Safe Slides Rule Academy Lesson 2: Campus Safety
Campus Safety
Rules help us navigate hallways, cafeterias, and libraries safely and respectfully.
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Ready to tour the campus rules? Let's go!
School Rules: The Hallway Campus Safety
Moving through hallways safely:
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Walk on the right side
Keep pathways clear for other students.
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Inside voices only
We do not shout. Other classrooms are learning.
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Keep hands to yourself
Do not touch walls, decorations, or others.
"Walking calmly keeps you and your classmates safe from accidents."
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School Rules: The Cafeteria Campus Safety
Eating and socializing together:
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Wait in line patiently
Keep your place and be polite to cafeteria workers.
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Clean your table area
Throw away your trash and return your tray.
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Use regular table talk
Speak at a normal level with your table friends.
"Our lunch team works hard. We show respect by cleaning our tables."
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School Rules: Library & Office Campus Safety
Quiet and professional spaces:
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Whisper in the library
People are working, reading, and concentrating.
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Polite office entry
Wait at the counter and wait for the secretary to greet you.
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Handle items with care
Keep books, devices, and office files organized.
"The library and main office are working environments. We act like professionals."
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Ready to Play? Campus Safety
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Movement-Based Voting Game
Your teacher will show some actions. You will walk to the SAFE choice area or the UNSAFE choice area in the classroom to vote!
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Safe Rule
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Unsafe Choice
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School Rules Voting Game School Rules Voting Game: Wall Signs
Instructions: Cut along the dotted line. Hang these signs on opposite sides of the room for students to vote by moving.
SIGN A: HANG ON WALL 1 🟢
SAFE CHOICE
This choice keeps school safe, clean, and happy.
SIGN B: HANG ON WALL 2 🔴
UNSAFE CHOICE
This choice causes accidents or hurts someone's learning.
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Game Play Guide & Scenarios
Teacher instruction guide with ready-to-read school environment scenarios.
How to Play:
Hang the Safe Choice and Unsafe Choice signs on opposite walls.
Have all students stand in the center of the room.
Read a scenario below. Say: "Go to your vote!"
Give students 10 seconds to walk safely to the correct side.
Ask 1-2 students why they chose that side.
Read-Aloud Scenarios
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1. Texting while walking in a busy hallway.
Answer: UNSAFE CHOICE (Can crash into others or fall down stairs).
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2. Spilling lunch juice on the cafeteria floor and letting a worker know.
Answer: SAFE CHOICE (Helps prevent others from slipping and falling).
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3. Shouting across the library to ask a classmate where the books are.
Answer: UNSAFE CHOICE (Disturbs researchers and quiet study areas).
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4. Knocking gently on the office door and waiting for permission to enter.
Answer: SAFE CHOICE (Shows professional respect for school staff).
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5. Leaving your heavy school bag in the middle of a hallway walking lane.
Answer: UNSAFE CHOICE (Tripping hazard for students and teachers).
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Campus Rules Match Worksheet Campus Safety Match
Draw lines to connect each school place with its safe rule.
Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1 Where Does This Rule Belong?
Draw a line from the school place card to its correct rule action card.
🚶 The Hallway
🥣 The Cafeteria
📚 The Library
RULE
Clean up food trash.
RULE
Whisper and read books.
RULE
Walk on the right side.
2 Is it Safe for School?
Read each school situation below. Circle SAFE or UNSAFE.
🎒 Tucking my chair in so no one trips.
SAFE UNSAFE
🏃 Running as fast as I can down the hall.
SAFE UNSAFE
🏫 Safe Student Pledge
When I walk in the hallway, I will always remember to:
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Street Smart Slides Rule Academy Lesson 3: Community Connections
Street Smart
Rules keep us safe and respectful in grocery stores, public parks, and on transit.
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Ready to explore the community rules? Let's go!
Community: Grocery Store Community Connections
Shopping politely and safely:
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Pay before eating or opening
All food must be scanned and paid for at the register first.
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Wait patiently in checkout lines
Keep your shopping cart behind the line and wait your turn.
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Handle items gently
Do not touch food you aren't buying, especially fresh fruits.
"In a store, buying items honestly is the law and shows respect."
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Community: Parks & Crosswalks Community Connections
Navigating the outdoors safely:
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Use crosswalk signals
Wait for the walk symbol. Look left, right, then left again.
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Throw away your trash
Keep community parks clean for everyone and for animals.
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Follow park sign rules
Watch for signs like "Keep Off Grass" or "Dogs on Leash."
"Crosswalk signals save lives. Always push the button and wait."
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Community: Public Transit Community Connections
Riding the bus or train respectfully:
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Wait behind the yellow line
Wait for the transit vehicle to stop fully before boarding.
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Quiet headphones only
Use earbuds. Other riders do not want to hear your music.
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Give up seats for those in need
Offer your seat to older adults or people who are pregnant.
"Public transit belongs to everyone. We work together to keep it calm."
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What is Next? Community Connections
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Tactile Cut-and-Paste Sort
We will use our scissors and glue. We will sort community choices into Store Rules, Park Rules, and Bus Rules!
Store Area
Park Area
Bus Area
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Community Sorting Activity Community Sorting Board
Lesson 3 Activity
Instructions: Cut out the cards from Page 2 and glue them into the correct location box below.
🛒 AT THE GROCERY STORE
GLUE CARD HERE
GLUE CARD HERE
🌳 AT THE PUBLIC PARK
GLUE CARD HERE
GLUE CARD HERE
🚌 ON THE BUS OR TRAIN
GLUE CARD HERE
GLUE CARD HERE
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Community Sorting Cards
Instructions: Cut along the dashed lines. Then match and glue each card onto Page 1.
💳 CARD A
Paying for food before eating it.
Do not open a bag of chips until the register worker scans it and you pay.
✂️ CUT HERE
🚮 CARD B
Putting candy wrappers in trash cans.
Keep grass and benches clean. Never throw trash on the ground.
✂️ CUT HERE
🎧 CARD C
Using headphones for music and games.
Keep the volume down so other riders have a quiet, comfortable trip.
✂️ CUT HERE
🚶 CARD D
Standing behind the yellow line.
Wait safely back from the curb until the large bus stops completely.
✂️ CUT HERE
🛒 CARD E
Keeping my cart on the right side.
Move your shopping cart to the side so other shoppers can pass by.
✂️ CUT HERE
🐕 CARD F
Keeping dogs on a walking leash.
Make sure pets are safe and close to you when walking on pathways.
✂️ CUT HERE
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Street Smart Rules Worksheet Street Smart Rules
Rules keep us safe in our community. Read and choose the best answers.
Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1 Is this a Street Smart Choice?
Read each community behavior. Circle YES or NO.
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Pushing the crosswalk button.
Waiting for the white walking man signal before crossing.
YES NO
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Eating bananas in the grocery aisle.
Eating them before paying at the store checkout.
YES NO
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Throwing litter on the park grass.
Leaving plastic bottles on a picnic bench.
YES NO
2 Safe Transit Rules
Read the situation and choose the best safe choice.
You are waiting for the city bus with your class. Where should you wait?
A
Right near the edge of the street curb to get on first.
B
Safely back behind the yellow safety line on the sidewalk.
👮 Community Connection
Rules keep our community safe. If you get lost or need help, who can you ask?
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Why Rules Win Slides Rule Academy Lesson 4: Why Rules Matter
Why Rules Win
Rules are not just about saying "No." Rules keep us safe, make things fair, and keep us organized.
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Ready to see why rules are a winning choice? Let's go!
Why Rules Exist: Safety Why Rules Win
1. Rules Keep Us Safe
Without rules, people can easily get hurt or have accidents.
"Safe choices protect your body and protect the people around you."
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Why Rules Exist: Fairness Why Rules Win
2. Rules Keep Things Fair
Without rules, some people would get everything while others get nothing.
"Fairness means we all follow the same guidelines, no matter who we are."
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Why Rules Exist: Organization Why Rules Win
3. Rules Keep Us Organized
Without rules, there is confusion and chaos.
"Organization keeps our minds clear and helps us focus on learning."
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Ready to Act? Why Rules Win
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Role-Play Scenario Practice
We will work in small groups to act out scenarios. We will practice showing a "Rule-Breaker Action" versus a "Rule-Follower Win"!
Scene 1: Rule-Breaker (Chaos)
Scene 2: Rule-Follower (Success!)
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Role Play Action Prompts Role-Play Action Cards
Lesson 4 Activity
Instructions: Work in a small group. Assign roles and act out Scenario 1 (The Broken Rule) then Scenario 2 (The Rule Win).
🎲 SCENARIO 1: The Board Game
Theme: Fairness
Scene A: The Rule Breaker
Alex: "It's my turn!" (Grabs the dice and rolls twice)
Taylor: "Hey, that is not fair! You can't take two turns."
Alex: "I don't care! I want to win the game!"
Discuss: How does Taylor feel? Is the game fun anymore?
Scene B: The Rule Win
Alex: "It's my turn!" (Rolls once, then hands the dice to Taylor)
Taylor: "Thanks, Alex! Good roll. Now it's my turn."
Alex: "Great job! This is fun."
Discuss: Why is the game better when everyone follows the turn-taking rule?
🚨 SCENARIO 2: The Safety Drill
Theme: Safety
Scene A: The Rule Breaker
(The alarm sounds. Jordan begins to run and laugh)
Teacher: "Jordan, please walk quietly in line!"
Jordan: "This is funny! I want to get outside first!" (Jordan trips on a chair)
Discuss: What accident happened? Why is running dangerous during a drill?
Scene B: The Rule Win
(The alarm sounds. Jordan stands up calmly)
Jordan: (Walks quietly in line behind the classmate)
Teacher: "Thank you for walking safely, Jordan. Everyone is safe."
Discuss: Why do we practice quiet walking in safety drills?
🎭 Cut scripts to practice in small groups Rule Academy • Why Rules Matter
Rules Matter Review Worksheet Why Rules Win
Look at why rules help everyone. Choose the best answers.
Worksheet
Name:
Date:
1 Match the Reason Rules Exist
Draw a line from the rule reason to the correct picture card.
⛑️ Safety (No Accidents)
⚖️ Fairness (Equal Turns)
📅 Organization (Order)
RULE SCENE
Waiting nicely in a lunch line.
RULE SCENE
Following the class daily schedule.
RULE SCENE
Wearing a seatbelt in a car.
2 Who Wins When Rules are Followed?
Read each rule outcome below. Circle YES or NO.
🤩 Everyone feels respected and safe.
YES NO
😡 People get hurt and feel angry.
YES NO
🏆 Rules Help Me Win
Rules are important because they keep my classmates and me:
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