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School Zones Success

Lesson Plan

School Zones Success Lesson Plan

Students will understand and practice positive behaviors in the cafeteria, hallway, and playground to foster a respectful and safe school environment through interactive discussions, real-life role-plays, and personal reflection.

Establishing clear behavior expectations reduces conflicts, promotes safety, and builds respect in shared spaces—key to a positive school climate and successful student interactions.

Audience

5th Grade

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive discussions and role-playing stations

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials & Classroom

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objective

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and display the Behavior Expectation Posters.
  • Read aloud the lesson objective: practicing positive behaviors in our shared spaces.
  • Briefly discuss why respect and safety matter in each zone.

Step 2

Brainstorm & Discuss

7 minutes

  • Divide class into three groups and assign each to a station: Cafeteria, Hallway, Playground.
  • At each station, groups read the corresponding poster and brainstorm expected behaviors; record ideas on the whiteboard.
  • Rotate groups so every student visits all three stations.

Step 3

Role-Play Stations

10 minutes

  • Students return to one station and draw a scenario from the matching scenario cards.
  • In small groups, students use the Role-Play Props Kit to act out both correct and incorrect behaviors.
  • Teacher circulates, offers feedback, and highlights positive choices.

Step 4

Reflection & Exit Ticket

5 minutes

  • Distribute the School Zones Reflection Worksheet.
  • Students choose one zone, list two behaviors they will practice, and explain why.
  • Collect worksheets as exit tickets.

Step 5

Wrap-Up & Reinforcement

3 minutes

  • Review the top behaviors for each zone and reinforce expectations.
  • Encourage students to refer to posters daily and praise efforts.
  • Remind students that practicing these behaviors keeps everyone safe and respected.
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Slide Deck

School Zones Success

5th Grade Behavior Expectations
Cafeteria · Hallway · Playground

Welcome everyone! This slide introduces our lesson on behaving in key school zones. Connect with students and set a positive tone.

Objective & Agenda

Objective:
Students will understand and practice positive behaviors in the cafeteria, hallway, and playground to foster a respectful and safe school environment.

Agenda:
• 5 min – Introduction & Why It Matters
• 7 min – Brainstorm & Discuss
• 10 min – Role-Play Stations
• 5 min – Reflection & Exit Ticket
• 3 min – Wrap-Up & Reinforcement

Read the objective aloud and walk through the agenda so students know what to expect.

Why Respect & Safety Matter

• Prevents conflicts and accidents
• Builds a positive school community
• Ensures everyone feels safe and respected

Lead a brief discussion: Ask students why following rules keeps everyone safe and respectful.

Behavior Expectation Posters

Review the Behavior Expectation Posters for each zone:
• Cafeteria
• Hallway
• Playground

Display the posters around the room or project them. Explain that these outline expected behaviors.

Brainstorm & Discuss

  1. Divide into three groups: Cafeteria, Hallway, Playground
  2. At your station, read the poster and brainstorm expected behaviors
  3. Record ideas on the whiteboard
  4. Rotate until every group visits each station

Explain stations and rotations. Assign groups, point to posters, and set the timer.

Role-Play Stations

  1. Return to one station of your choice
  2. Draw a scenario from the matching cards: Cafeteria Scenario Cards, Hallway Scenario Cards, or Playground Scenario Cards
  3. Use the Role-Play Props Kit to act out correct and incorrect behaviors
  4. Teacher circulates to offer feedback

Help students draw scenario cards, find props, and guide role-plays. Monitor for positive examples.

Sample Scenarios

• Cafeteria: Carrying your tray safely to the table
• Hallway: Walking quietly in a line without pushing
• Playground: Taking turns on the swing set

Share concrete examples to spark student ideas and build confidence before role-plays.

Reflection & Exit Ticket

• Grab your School Zones Reflection Worksheet
• Choose one zone
• List two behaviors you will practice
• Explain why these behaviors matter
• Turn in your worksheet as your exit ticket

Distribute worksheets and explain expectations. Circulate to support reflection.

Wrap-Up & Reinforcement

• Review top behaviors for each zone
• Remind students to refer to the posters daily
• Praise positive choices and encourage helping others follow expectations

Quickly review student responses if time allows. Reinforce top behaviors and praise effort.

Remember Our School Zones

Practicing respect and safety in the cafeteria, hallway, and playground helps everyone learn and grow.

Let’s make our school zones successful every day!

Close the lesson on a positive note and encourage students to apply what they’ve learned every day.

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Worksheet

School Zones Reflection Worksheet

Name: _________________________ Date: _______________

Which zone did you choose? (Circle one: Cafeteria Hallway Playground)




List two behaviors you will practice in this zone:

  1. Behavior:



Why is this behavior important?







  1. Behavior:



Why is this behavior important?







How will you remind yourself to practice these behaviors every day?







Thank you for reflecting! Keep your worksheet in your binder as a reminder to make our school zones successful.

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Reading

Cafeteria Behavior Expectations

  • Line up quietly and wait your turn
  • Keep all food on your tray
  • Use inside voices and polite manners
  • Clean up spills and throw away trash
  • Say “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me”

Hallway Behavior Expectations

  • Walk on the right side in a single file
  • Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself
  • Use quiet voices and respectful words
  • Follow your teacher’s directions
  • Move safely and stay in line

Playground Behavior Expectations

  • Include others and take turns on equipment
  • Use equipment safely and follow playground rules
  • Keep hands and feet to yourself
  • Line up quickly and quietly when the bell rings
  • Use kind words and help friends play safely
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Activity

Cafeteria Scenario Cards

  • Two students bump trays and spill food.
  • A student speaks loudly, disturbing others.
  • Someone forgets to say “please” and “thank you.”
  • A spill happens and no one helps clean it up.
  • Trash is left on the floor under the table.

Hallway Scenario Cards

  • Two classmates race and bump into other students.
  • A student stops in the middle of the hall to chat.
  • Someone pushes through the line to get ahead.
  • A student drops books and doesn’t pick them up.
  • Friends chatter loudly outside the classroom door.

Playground Scenario Cards

  • Two friends argue over whose turn it is on the swing.
  • A student pushes at the top of the slide.
  • A child is left out of a group game and looks sad.
  • A stray ball accidentally hits someone.
  • The bell rings but students continue playing instead of lining up.
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