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Setting classroom norms and commitments are important for all classrooms, regardless of the age of the students. This is important as different people, cultures, and backgrounds sometimes have different ways of doing things. However, contrary to what you may think, the students SHOULD be included in the creation of these norms and commitments. By collaboratively establishing norms and commitments, students can express themselves and what is important to them – often rooted in what respect means to them. It also naturally builds buy-in for the set of agreements, which saves time in attempting to convince students to oblige. Consider how much easier it is to leave your house in the cold when it is YOUR idea, verses when someone else is trying to convince you. Interested in furthering your knowledge of strategies to best support students at all levels, be sure to sign up for my email list here: https://bit.ly/spedemails
