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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. 1
    Show pictures of children playing games
  2. 2
    Ask: 'What do you see happening in this picture?'
  3. 3
    Discuss: 'Is this fair or unfair? Why?'
  4. 4
    Record responses on chart paper
  5. 5
    Ask: 'How do you feel when someone doesn't play fairly?'
  6. 6
    Discuss: 'Why do games have rules?'
  7. 7
    Create class rules for fair play
  8. 8
    Practice scenarios: 'What if someone doesn't take turns?'
  9. 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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