Classroom Rules Classroom rules should be established on the first day of school. It's always good to include your students when developing classroom rules. You could brainstorm ideas on a chart, and then consolidate and reword the ideas into 5-7 rules. Your classroom rules should always be positive. You should not include the words, "Do not" in your classroom rules. Here are some ideas of positive classroom rules: 1. Do what the adult says right away. (Adult includes teacher, aide, therapist) 2. Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself. (Objects includes supplies, toys, etc.) 3. Be responsible for yourself. (Includes cleaning up after yourself, finishing work on time, keeping your area organized) 4. Be respectful of others. 5. Walk at all times. 6. Raise your hand if you have a question something to share. You should write the classroom rules on a big poster, and make the poster colorful and fun. The classroom rules should be posted in the front of the room or in a place where they are visible to everyone. You also want to refer to the rules if a student is behaving inappropriately. You could also list the consequences if a rule is broken. You can refer to the classroom management link for ideas on classroom management techniques.