Lesson Plan

It’s Our Hallways

In one 60-minute session, students assess existing hallway behaviors, collaboratively co-create a respectful hallway code of conduct, and design persuasive posters to promote positive climate.

Engaging students in shaping their school environment fosters ownership, respect, and civic responsibility, improving overall hallway climate and reinforcing positive peer interactions.

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Prep

Review and Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Launch Hallway Harmony Campaign

5 minutes

Step 2

Assess Current Hallway Climate

10 minutes

Step 3

Co-Create Code of Conduct

15 minutes

Step 4

Team Poster Workshop

20 minutes

Step 5

Gallery Walk and Reflection

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Respect in the Hallways

Welcome everyone! Today we kick off our Hallway Harmony Campaign. We’ll explore how our behavior in the hallways shapes our school community and work together to make it a respectful, safe, and welcoming space.

Lesson Objectives

Read each objective aloud and invite a few students to paraphrase them. Emphasize that they will assess, co-create, and design as a team.

Why Hallway Respect Matters

Ask: “Why do you think hallways matter?” Solicit student ideas—safety, first impressions, school pride. Connect responses to the slide bullets.

Identifying Hallway Behaviors

Explain that positive hallway behaviors help everyone learn and feel welcome, while negative behaviors can lead to accidents or uncomfortable moments. Highlight examples.

Steps of the Hallway Harmony Campaign

Guide students through the four steps we’ll take today. Keep this slide visible as a reference during transitions.

Co-Creating Our Code of Conduct

Explain the criteria for writing code statements: positive tone, specificity, and alignment with our shared values. Invite students to start writing their ideas.

Poster Design Criteria

Show students the rubric and read each criterion aloud. Clarify any questions: What makes a message clear? How do colors affect readability?

Designing Your Poster

Distribute the Team Poster Workshop Activity Sheet now. Walk teams through planning: slogan, visuals, layout. Remind them to consult the rubric as they work.

Gallery Walk & Reflection

After posters are displayed, explain how to leave feedback on sticky notes. Prompt reflection questions and prepare students for a brief class discussion.

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It’s Our Hallways

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Olivia Watzke

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