Rules?  Yes we need rules so we can be productive.  Wondering where to start?

 

Why are rules important, even in speech?

We need to hold our students accountable so they behave, listen, and challenge themselves.  We don't necessarily need them sitting quietly the whole time.  You may allow them to move around.  You may want them to chat with their peers.  Coming up with a routine in your room depends on you and your teaching style.  It also depends on the cognitive levels and behaviors of your students.  You are going to expect different behaviors from your resource room fifth graders compared to your first grade ABA students.

What are some ideas of rules to use?

I asked you!  I asked those in my Facebook group to see what others are doing.  Below is the list based on YOUR responses!

1. Do not ask if you can play a game
2. Try
3. Use whole body listening
4. Be kind
5. Participate
6. Don't answer when it is another student's turn
7. Turn taking
8. Respect others
9. Be a good friend
10. Do your best work
11. Respect each other
12. It's okay if you can't, but it's not okay if you don't try
13. Always have fun
14. Don't have to sit, but must push chair in if choosing to stand
15. We are all respectful when we walk through that speech door, no matter what is going on outside this room.
16. Always try your best and don't spin in circles on the wobble chairs.
17. Be positive and try your hardest
18. Use your best effort
19. Be respectful to each other and the SLP
20. Use kind and positive words!
21. We don't “make fun” of one another..we're all in speech to work on something that's a little tricky.
22. Do your best and be encouraging to others!
23. Be a helper
24. Listen to each other speak
25. Mutual respect
26. No asking for games or prizes
27. Wait your turn
28. Practice makes permanent.
29. Think before you speak
30. Use the hand sanitizer after you blow you nose!
31. Don't ask to go first
32. Be patient with yourself and others!
33. Keep your dear SLP happy
34. Treat others the way you want to be treated, kindness first!
35. You aren't allowed to say “I can't do it.”
36. No saying “I can't” rather say, “I'll try”
37. Don't touch my face.
38. No cursing
39. You get what you get and don't throw a fit
40. Bring your watchful eyes and listening ears… and most important have fun!
41. Absolutely no talking down about others or themselves.
42. Be mind and positive
43. No laughing at others
44. Do not say the word, easy. What is easy for one person is not always easy for another.
45. Help clean up when you are done.
46. Do NOT touch my pen
47. When someone hands you something, say thank you
48. Games are for fun! It doesn't matter who wins or loses!
49. Roll it and control it! (to keep dice on the table!)
50. Try yourself before you ask for help.
51. Everyone has something important to say
52. Everyone gets a turn
53. Please do not tear or fold the stimulus cards or pages of the book we are reading – gentle hands.
54. No running to speech or back to class
55. Don't ask what we are doing today!!
56. Check (and follow) your schedule and of course listen
57. Use your words
58. Do NOT rock in the chairs
59. Wait for your friend to finish talking before you say something
60. Don't pick your nose and don't lose any teeth in the speech room!

There were so many more!  I had to pick 60 samples to start with!  Feel free to go check out the FB group where we give something away every week and have tons of fun!