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Crafting Engaging Rule Lists for Early Learners: Tips and Tricks
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I try and keep my rules simple yet broad enough that they can be applied to many situations. For example one of my rules is no touching but rather than say this in the negative my rule is. “Keep your body to yourself” and we have a song we sing…🎵 Keep your body to yourself, keep your body to yourself put your hands together (clap hands together) and keep your body to yourself 🎵 This rule can be applied in so many ways.If someone hits pushes or kick someone else we can remind them to keep their body to themselves.
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Great approach, Levana! Using positive language and songs makes the rule memorable and encourages understanding among the children. Keep it up!
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i can use some positive sentences like catch a magic bubble and than when i got their attention then i can talk to them about the rules. Rules like nobody is allowed to throw things in the class rather they can go to teacher and talk to them
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Great approach, Mudita! Using positive imagery and engaging language really helps capture their attention and reinforce rules effectively.
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A Playful Trick That Always WorksAfter reading a story like No, David! or Llama Llama Mad at Mama, invite children to help “fix” the character’s choices:• “What rule did David forget?”• “Which rule would help Llama Llama?”• “Can you show me the kind way to do it?”Children LOVE correcting characters, and it helps them internalize the rules without feeling called out.
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I always make sure to be specific but simple with how i word the rules , like some kids play rougher then others so we talk about having kind hands or respectful hands and describe what that means to make sure they understand it.
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Great approach, Valentino! Using specific, relatable terms like “kind hands” helps children grasp concepts effectively. Keep it up!
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Discussing and role playing what is a good behavior vs a bad behavior in class.
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Focus on good behavior with rules like not going ahead of other kids in line.
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I found that keeping rules short, positive and easy to remember works best for early learners. Instead of saying, don’t run, I try to phrase it like walking feet inside. Visual reminders with pictures or colors also help children understand expectations. More clearly, I also think consistency and gentle reminders are really important. Especially when handling challenging behaviors, making children feel involved by reviewing rules together can make them more engaged in cooperative.
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Write a list on the wall and give kids the chance to add to it. Make sure they are suggesting items with positive language (do this) not negative language (don’t do that).
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phase them in a silly manner, that way they are easy to remember.
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We keep rule lists simple by using short statements like “being respectful” and “Use kind words” I make the rules engaging by having the kids read each one aloud when we go over them as a big group.
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When we line the kids up to wash their hands they are usually very full of energy and chatty so to reel them in we simply ask the group of children what our motto is, to which they respond “quick and quiet” this not only gets all the students attention but it also lists the rules and expectations that is simple enough for everyone to understand.
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Making a rule list can be fun!Get a popular color paper for childrenBig dark markerVisual that go along with the rules and display it where kids can see it at eye levelGet students’ input when writing the rules
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what I do to make it more engaging but still get across the rules is showing fun interesting pictures of what to do and explain to the children why we do the things that we do
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I make it simple by making it positive and engaging by creating fun visuals and drawings. My best trick is to sing while making these visuals.
