School Rules Scroll
Work together to agree on a set of rules for the classroom, school cafeteria, and playground. Write and illustrate rules to make a School Rules Scroll.
1. With your classmates, create a list of suggested classroom rules to help each person be responsible for their actions. State rules positively, describing what TO DO. Use a democratic decision-making process to select three or four of the most important, general rules.
2. Cut a recycled paper grocery bag with Crayola® Scissors so it lies flat.
3. With a ruler and Crayola Colored Pencils, measure 2-inch (5 cm) high lines. In your best handwriting, use Crayola Washable Markers to print the rules large enough that they can be read from a distance.
4. Illustrate the rules on another recycled paper bag. Glue these illustrations next to the rules with Crayola Glue Sticks.
5. When the glue is dry, crumple the paper slightly to give it an aged effect. Roll up the finished scroll and tie it with a bright ribbon. As needed, a student unveils the rules for all to see.
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Scissors—ATTENTION: The cutting edges of scissors are sharp and care should be taken whenever cutting or handling. Blunt-tip scissors should be used only by children 4 years and older. Pointed-tip scissors should be used only by children 6 years and older.
String-Like Materials—Includes string, raffia, lacing, yarn, ribbon, and other similar material. Children 3 years and younger should not be given any string-like material that is longer than 12 inches. Close adult supervision is essential whenever children use string-like material. When crafts are to be worn around the necks of children 8 years and younger, attach the ends of the “string-like material” with clear adhesive tape, which allows easy release of the bond if the craft becomes entangled or caught on equipment. For children older than 8 years, the ends of the “string-like material” may be tied and knotted.
- Write rules decided upon by younger children or those with language impairments on chart paper so they have a sample. Older children write in calligraphy. Students write the rules in their home languages.
- Older students decide upon rules in a "King Arthur's Round Table" format and write them in different styles of speech. For example, read a portion of "King Arthur and King Cornwall" from Sir Gawain and then write class rules in middle English. Or write in styles such as scientific (for science class), slang (for the playground), or formal (for family night).
- Write imaginary rules for a fantasy situation (No chewing gum while wearing your space suit).
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