What are two reasons for having a classroom rules chart in preschool and child care?

Question

What are two reasons for having a classroom rules chart in preschool and child care?

Answer 1

in my classroom i have 10 rules that me and the kids put down. most of the rules has alot of sight words in them and the kids take turns reading the rules every day at circle time , first they learn how to go left to right to learn reading and then they get to know all the sight words that we have in there. and one more thing they are reminded every day with our rules.

Answer 2

Preschool children need lots of visuals. I wouldn't just stick a rules chart on the room with a list of rule. I use icons in my room and I teach primary. The chidren have a behavior chart that they take home every night. An example would be if they had to check off the ladybug it would mean they were bothering other people during the day. A fish checked would mean that they were out of their seat too frequently. Preschool is the first step in the educational system and the sooner we can train our children that there are rules and consequences when the rules are not followed the easier it will be when they enter kindergarten.

Answer 3

because children need to abide by rules at a young age, because they need to grow up to follow rules.

Answer 4

as stated by others, so that children know what is expected of them and to provide boundaries. This said, make sure that the rules are made up with the childrens assistance/input, and state them positively eg: instead of "no running" have "walk in class". Another suggestion when making up your classroom rules, have the children also devise/contribute to, a punishment system (how many warnings, what happens for a first offence, repeat etc etc) It's suprising how harsh children are willing to be on their peers!

Answer 5

Putting the governmental part aside (isn't preschool and daycare by the parent's decision and not the government's anyway?), it would seem that the students (who can't read at this age) would at least know that their teacher have a set of rules to follow and the teachers would refer to them regularly. Also, it would also seem that if a child jumps on the furniture and shouts at home, it might be really good for the PARENTS to see the rules too....perhaps they don't know what is expected of their children outside of their own home.

Answer 6

routine

Answer 7

I don't like the idea.  If you make too many rules, the children are bound to work around them.  

Instead, focus on how we react towards each other.  If you're going to have a rule chart, just make it simple.  "We respect each other and the classroom."  When a child does something wrong and "breaks a rule," you can always have that to fall back on.

We don't run because it's not respectful to the people who are working.

We don't call people names because it's not respectful.

We don't throw the materials around because it's not respectful to the classroom.

Matt

Answer 8

Routine and setting out the rules so the kids can memorize the schools rules and regulations

Answer 9

Is this a test question?

Answer 10

To set boundries for the children

To let the children know what is expected of them

Answer 11

gets them familiar with words, and it takes up space.

Answer 12

kids need rules

Answer 13

Structure in the classroom - children don't do well with chaos, they like to have structure and routine so they know what is to happen next.  

Less stress - children will know what is expected of them and they will not be stressed with not knowing what they are supposed to do.

Answer 14

It is all part of the governments system to remove early in childhood any input or guidance from the parents and allow the government to control your children's thinking process