STAR Rules

S – Sit tall

Feet on the floor, back against the chair, hands in lap.

T – Talk big

Answer in a normal voice, not a yell or a whisper.

A – Answer on signal

When the teacher gives a signal, answer with group.

R – Respect others

We are all here to learn, we all make mistakes sometimes.

The process involves:

• Teacher posts the STAR rules in the immediate learning area, so they are visible to students during the lesson.
• Teacher reviews the Star rules with the group every day before starting the lesson and elicits a choral read aloud through them.
• Teacher reinforces the STAR rules at the beginning of the school year, the start of each term or whenever students need a reminder.
• At the beginning of the school year, award points frequently for following the STAR rules. As students learn the rules, points become more academically focused.