Help your students take ownership of classroom behavior from the very first day with these interactive expectations worksheets! Designed to pair perfectly with our First Day of School Expectations Activity and Video, this 2-page printable PDF allows students to reflect on what good students and teachers look like, sound like, do, and don’t do—with space to write and draw their own ideas.
 
Print front-to-back for a simple and effective first week of school activity that reinforces respectful behavior and builds a sense of classroom community. Ideal for grades 2–5.
 
What’s Included:
Page 1: What a Good Teacher Looks Like, Sounds Like, Does, and Doesn’t Do (with student write/draw sections)
Page 2: What a Good Student Looks Like, Sounds Like, Does, and Doesn’t Do (with student write/draw sections)
Easy-to-print PDF format – perfect for morning work, SEL lessons, or group discussions
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
Encourages student voice in creating classroom expectations
Reinforces concepts from first day videos or presentations
Provides a personal keepsake or portfolio piece
Supports writing, drawing, and critical thinking skills
Great for bulletin board displays or class contracts
 
Use these worksheets as part of your:
• Back to School lessons
• Classroom management plan
• Morning meetings
• Student-led behavior discussions
• Class culture-building routines