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Rules of Play Discussion
20 minutes
Whole Class
Discussion
Learning Objectives
Understand importance of rules in games
Recognize fair and unfair play
Develop moral reasoning skills
Practice expressing opinions
Preparation
Collect or draw pictures showing fair/unfair play
Prepare chart paper with 'Fair Play' and 'Unfair Play' columns
Think of simple scenarios to discuss
Set up comfortable discussion area
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Show pictures of children playing games
2
Ask: 'What do you see happening in this picture?'
3
Discuss: 'Is this fair or unfair? Why?'
4
Record responses on chart paper
5
Ask: 'How do you feel when someone doesn't play fairly?'
6
Discuss: 'Why do games have rules?'
7
Create class rules for fair play
8
Practice scenarios: 'What if someone doesn't take turns?'
9
End with commitment to fair play
Materials Needed
Pictures of children playing fairly and unfairly
Chart paper
Markers
Assessment
Child identifies fair vs unfair behavior
Child explains reasoning for opinions
Child participates in discussion
Child shows understanding of rules' importance
Key Vocabulary
fair
unfair
rules
kind
share
turn
respect
Safety Notes
Create safe space for sharing feelings
Address any real conflicts sensitively
Teaching Tips
Use concrete examples children can relate to
Encourage all children to share opinions
Connect to real classroom situations
Focus on positive solutions
Extensions
Role-play fair and unfair scenarios
Create class fair play poster
Practice problem-solving for game conflicts
Connect to classroom rules
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