Clear rules and expectations provide guidelines for children on how to manage their behavior.
- How do you develop your program’s rules and expectations?
- Are children involved in the process of developing rules and expectations? How?
- How does having clear rules and expectations support the positive behavior of young children?
- How do you establish and reinforce your rules and expectations?
Examples:
Rules and expectations:
- are written as positive statements (example: “We help each other”).
- are written in clear, simple language.
- may include visual cues that are posted with the rules and expectations.
- are modeled and reinforced consistently by all adults in the program.
- are reviewed with the children as needed.