The first few weeks of school we usually review the Declaration and Constitution. As part of our "Celebrate Freedom Week" we make our own Classroom Constitution. We go over freedoms and responsibilities. Then, we list the freedoms and responsibilities for our school. I write down all the student's comments from all classes and organize them into our very own Constitution. (I type it up on Word, use the Elmo to blow it up, and then copy it onto a poster board.) Then, each student signs it. This year, I did not have enough room on the Constitution so I printed out scrolls and had each class sign their name on a scroll.
Our district is also memorizing the Student Motto. So, I cut the letters out with my Cricut and have them posted on one of my walls. I have the students say the motto every day along with the U.S. and Texas pledge.
I love the fact that between the Classroom Constitution and the Student Motto it is hard for my students to get away with too much. I can say. "Didn't you sign the Constitution saying you wouldn't call anyone names?" "Is that respectful? Didn't you say the motto, today?"
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