In the first grade class I have observed they had a set rule guide that they followed. The rules included; raise your hand, follow instructions, remain at an inside voice level (unless specified differently), etc. The teacher reviewed the students of the rules daily and enforced punishment if any were broken. The students know what their punishment is if the rules are broken. I think this is a good idea because they will know what happens if they choose to break the rules. I think it will teach them self-concious of their choices as well as responsibility.
One thing that I think the teacher used to make everything run smoothly is she had a schedule written on the board. The schedule allowed the students to know what they're doing next and to refrain from those continous questions asked all day, "What are we doing next?" She allowed little 'brain breaks' inbetween subjects allowing students to stretch, get a drink, and whatever else they need to do before they get back to work.
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