CLASSROOM RULES
What should you do when you enter the art room?
Enter quietly, find your seat, and get ready for art.
If you use a supply, what must you do?
Put it back.
Where do paintings go when drying?
On the drying rack.
What activity usually starts class?
Bell ringer
What is one behavior that shows you are ready for more freedom and more materials in art class?
Following rules, respecting materials, cleaning up, or staying on task.
Are markers, rulers, and scissors for play or art?
Art only.
Where do pencils go when you’re done?
Bookshelf.
Should projects ever go on Ms. Byrd’s desk?
No.
What statement tells you the goal for the day?
"I Can" statement
If students repeatedly ignore cleanup rules, how does that affect the class long-term?
Less freedom, stricter rules, fewer projects, and loss of privileges.
What should you do if Ms. Byrd is helping another student and you need help?
Wait patiently or ask a neighbor.
Who is allowed to open cabinets?
Only when Ms. Byrd says so or if you ask first.
Where do regular projects and papers go?
On the shelf with your class name.
What comes after direct teaching?
Guided practice
You finish early, see another student's project on the shelf, and no one is watching. What is the right choice, and why?
Do not touch it, ask first — trust and responsibility matter even when no one is watching.
True or False: It’s okay to paint yourself if it’s accidental.
False.
What should you do with your paintbrush when finished?
Clean it properly. (at the very least rinse out the brush, and leave it in the sink)
Where does 3D artwork go?
On the shelf by the exit door.
What happens at the end of class?
Clean-up or exit ticket
A student says, “It’s not mine, so I don’t need to help clean.” Why is that mindset a problem in a studio classroom?
Because shared spaces only work when everyone takes responsibility, not just for their own mess.
Why is cleaning up before leaving important?
To keep the studio safe, organized, and ready for the next class.
What happens when supplies are disrespected?
Less freedom and stricter rules later.
Whose responsibility is it to put work on the correct shelf?
The student’s.
Why do we follow a routine each day?
So class runs smoothly and everyone knows what to do.
Two students are off-task. One distracts others but follows rules; the other breaks material rules quietly. Who causes more damage in an art room, and why?
The student breaking material rules — supplies, safety, and trust are harder to fix than distractions.