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Rules Activity

Virtual Lab School Preschool Safe Environments Lesson 5 Explore Rules Activity
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Children learn best when we give positive directions.
Rewrite the rules so children know what to do, instead of what not to do.
  1. No running
    Walk inside; Walking feet
     
  2. Don't hit
    Use gentle hands/touches
     
  3. No biting
    Be safe; Chew on (object)
     
  4. No climbing up the slide
    Slide down the slide; Be safe
     
  5. No pushing
    Use gentle hands/touches
     
  6. No teasing
    Use kind words; Be a good friend; Be respectful
     
  7. No whining
    Use kind words
     
  8. Don't talk back
    Listen; Use kind words; Be respectful (Note: This original rule could be disrespectful towards the children and focuses on obedience. Teachers with this rule will want to reconsider their ideas about relationships with children).
     
  9. No talking when the teacher is talking
    Be respectful; Be safe; Listen; Take Turns (Note: This original rule is not a developmentally appropriate goal for preschool children.)