1. Establishing Classroom Limits
I can explain the reasons for having classroom limits.
I can list guidelines for establishing classroom limits
I can describe methods for enforcing limits.
I can list useful limits for various classroom areas and activities.

2. Why set Limits? So children can effectively work in groups
Promotes safety, responsibility, respect
States the goals of the classroom
Limits need to focus on behaviors
Each center will need limits
Teachers will explain and enforce the limits
Limits need to be posted

3. Establishing Limits Children’s health and safety must be protected
Children feel free to explore when they know their teacher will stop them if they go to far.
Limits help children develop self-control
Children will learn that limits are a part of life. Limits help develop socially responsible behavior in young children.

4. Guidelines for Setting Limits
Short and positive
Focus on one main point
Short simple sentences
Choose words that describe the behavior
Avoid – be nice, stop it
Limits are reasonable
Give reasons for limits
Avoid making to many limits
Define both acceptable and unacceptable behavior
Reexamine limits on a regular basis
Get the kids involved in setting limits

5. Examples

6. Enforcing Limits Consistency Know expectations Children will test you
Children feel secure when they know there are limits to protect them. (hitting)
Flexible Limits
Adapt to the needs of the individual child or the situation

7. Playground Rules Slide down feet first
Only one person at a time on the slide
Only two people at a time at the top
Only four at a time on the swings
Only one child on the monkey bar

8. Trampoline Rules
Stay clear of the net
Jump only.
3 kids at a time

9. Role Play
Toby is in the book corner. While looking at a book, she accidentally tears a page.
During a cooking activity, Mark accidentally spills his milk.
Tommy goes down the slide. When he reaches the bottom, he continues to sit there.
Sarah and Frank are on the seesaw. Suddenly, Sarah jumps off.