Using rules for
Recognize the behavior:
Throws a ball at a child on the playground.
Identify what you want to see:
Playing nicely with other kids.
Use the Skill:
Try a rule like, “The rule is to be kind and gentle with other people. If you follow the rule, you can keep playing. If you hurt someone else, we will leave the playground.”
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Purpose:
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Rules help children know what they have to do. Set up a rule about picking fights. Then be sure to follow through with both positive and negative consequences.
Remember that rules are most helpful when you also use the other PC-CARE skills.
