Lesson Plan

Norms Creation

Students will collaboratively generate, discuss, and vote on classroom norms to establish shared expectations for respectful interactions and a positive school climate.

Co-creating norms gives students ownership of their learning environment, builds community, and fosters restorative practices that reduce conflict and increase engagement.

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Prepare Materials and Space

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Purpose

5 minutes

Step 2

Small-Group Brainstorm

15 minutes

Step 3

Gallery Walk and Clustering

15 minutes

Step 4

Value Voting

10 minutes

Step 5

Finalize Norm Statements

10 minutes

Step 6

Reflect, Commit, and Display

15 minutes

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Our Circle Code

What Is a Circle Code?

Why Co-Create Norms?

Session Objectives

Step 1: Brainstorm

Step 2: Gallery Walk & Clustering

Step 3: Value Voting

Step 4: Finalize & Commit

Let’s Begin Our Circle Code

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