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What Others Say
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“I used this with an 8th-grade AVID class the day we returned from Thanksgiving break. They really had fun with it! It did go pretty quickly with older kids, they knew that it was meant for kids younger than them, but they allowed themselves to be silly and answer in ways that were appropriate to our school.”
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“My class absolutely LOVED this!! It definitely was a fabulous ice breaker and they had a blast being physical while answering questions.”
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“My students loved this resource! I used it as an ice breaker for beginning of the year classroom guidance lessons with 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students. Thank you so much for sharing it! I find it difficult to find really engaging activites with my student population and this really helped.”
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Classroom Rules Game Show | Interactive SEL Lesson for Teaching Expectations
Your students will love playing this classroom rules lesson! This quiz show style social emotional learning activity makes learning class expectations, why rules matter, and how to succeed in school fun and engaging. Students will practice teamwork, communication, and social skills while building a sense of community in your classroom.
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Ways to Use This Classroom Rules SEL Activity
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Stand-alone classroom guidance lesson on rules, respect, and responsibility
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Review expected vs. unexpected behaviors at the start of the year or anytime students need a refresher
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Great for small group counseling and classroom community building
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SEL distance learning, teletherapy, or virtual group sessions
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School counseling guidance lessons to reinforce positive behavior
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What’s Included
✔ Google Slides™ file
✔ PowerPoint™ file
✔ Printable task cards with all challenge prompts (perfect for screen-free or small group play)
✔ Complete counseling lesson plan
✔ 6+ additional low-prep activity formats for flexibility
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Why Teachers & Counselors Love This Classroom Rules Lesson
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Hands-on & interactive – students learn through role play, drawing, and problem-solving
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Encourages reflective thinking – helps kids connect rules with success in school
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Customizable – edit all questions and challenges to match your class expectations
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Low-prep – ready to use and easy to set up for busy educators
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Flexible formats – works in whole-class lessons, small groups, or individual sessions
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Game Show Categories
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ACT IT OUT – Teams role play classroom scenarios
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TRUE or FALSE – Students test their knowledge about rules and expectations
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SKETCH IT – Teams draw their answers to show understanding
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IMAGINE IF – Students respond to creative problem-solving prompts
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RISK – A surprise challenge keeps the game exciting and unpredictable
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What You Need to Play
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In-person: Use with a Promethean White Board or projector (formatted for PowerPoint™ and Google Slides™)
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Distance learning: Share your screen with students (internet access required)
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Screen-free option: Use the included printable task cards for unplugged or small group play
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Flexible Lesson Options
The full Classroom Rules Game Show runs 40–60 minutes, but you’ll also get 6+ additional activity formats for days when:
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Class time is shorter
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Technology isn’t available
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Students need quieter, reflective practice
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ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors Covered
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M 1: Belief in development of whole self, including a healthy balance of mental, social/emotional, and physical well-being
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M 3: Sense of belonging in the school environment
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M 6: Positive attitude toward work and learning
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B-LS 2: Demonstrate creativity
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B-SS 2: Create positive and supportive peer relationships
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B-SS 6: Use effective collaboration and cooperation skills
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