My Learning Rules
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What you will learn
- 1Name examples of learning rules
- 2Explain why a learning space needs rules
- 3Tell the difference between a learning rule and something that is not a learning rule
Mini Lesson
Just like your family has rules at home, your learning space has rules too — and they help everyone learn, stay safe, and be kind!
What is a learning rule?
- A learning rule is a rule that applies to everyone in the learning space.
- Example: "Raise your hand before speaking" is a learning rule that helps everyone listen and learn.
- Learning rules use words like always, never, do not, and listen.
Common learning rules
- Listen when someone else is speaking.
- Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
- Take care of learning materials and books.
- Be kind and respectful to everyone.
- Do your best work and try hard.
Why do learning spaces need rules?
- Rules help everyone learn better — when it is quiet, everyone can focus.
- Rules keep everyone safe — no running, no pushing.
- Rules make the learning space a kind, fair place — we take turns and take care of shared things.
Words to know
Learning space
The place where you do your lessons
e.g. My learning space has bright posters.
Rule
A statement that tells what to do or not do
e.g. A rule is to raise your hand to talk.
Listen
To pay attention to the speaker
e.g. I listen when a grown-up reads a story.
Respectful
Kind and careful with people and things
e.g. A respectful learner takes care of books.
Fair
Treating everyone the same way
e.g. Taking turns is fair.
Ask yourself: "What is one rule in my learning space? Who does it help? What would happen if no one followed that rule?"
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