Start the school year with intention and connection! This Classroom Norms & Values worksheet is a powerful tool for middle and high school teachers who want to build a strong classroom community, foster student voice, and encourage shared responsibility.
Designed to spark meaningful discussions around values, expectations, and classroom culture, this activity helps students reflect on what makes a successful community and collaborate to shape the norms they want to uphold.
✅ Perfect for the first week of school
✅ Encourages student ownership and buy-in
✅ Supports social-emotional learning (SEL)
✅ Promotes trust, respect, and classroom management
✅ Ideal for advisory, ELA, social studies, and world language classes
How It Works:
Students individually reflect on key values and character traits
Small groups decide on their top 3 values and prioritize them
The class collaborates to create shared classroom norms
When students co-create the classroom culture, they’re more likely to respect it. Use this resource to launch a positive, student-centered environment from Day 1!