Classroom jobs may seem like small tasks, but their impact is far-reaching. By assigning roles, you’re not only lightening your workload—you’re giving students a chance to learn responsibility, collaborate with their peers, and feel like they truly belong through contribution.

Class agreements are much more than ‘rules’—they’re the foundation of your classroom culture.

They represent a shared understanding between you and your students about how everyone wants the class to feel and operate. But just like any relationship, those agreements need regular attention to stay strong.

For me, teaching kids about emotions is right up there with teaching them to read, tie their shoes, and understand that storing snacks inside their library books is a fast way to ruin both.