Family Activity Time: Teaching Rules
Why are Rules Important to Children?
Teaching young children about rules prepares them for kindergarten, helps keep them safe, and guides their behavior at home and in their program.
Teachers/Providers: Partner with parents and families to meet school readiness goals! This downloadable resource can help reinforce the work you do every day in just four easy steps:
- E-mail to parents and families.
- Share on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the Hashtag #MDFamiliesEngage.
- Download, print, and distribute to parents and families.
- Place on the family communication board.
Parents/Families: Discover the following helpful resources to help children follow the rules:
- Creating Structure and Rules for Your Child
- Why do kids need rules?
- Charts and Graphs: Creating Structure and Rules (video)
