Lesson Plan
Our Classroom Code Lesson Plan
Students will collaboratively establish classroom norms, expectations, and consequences—co-creating a management plan that promotes respect and ownership.
Building a shared code gives students agency, clarifies expectations, reduces disruptions, and fosters a positive, inclusive classroom climate.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Purpose
5 minutes
Step 2
Individual Brainstorm
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Sorting & Consolidation
7 minutes
Step 4
Voting & Finalizing
5 minutes
Step 5
Agreement & Closure
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Our Classroom Code
Why a Classroom Code?
Today’s Agenda (30 minutes)
Step 1: Individual Brainstorm
Step 2: Group Sorting
Step 3: Voting
Our Final Classroom Code
Agree & Commit
Reflection & Next Steps

Worksheet

