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Lesson 1: Why do we have rules?

Learning to understand why rules are important, why we have them through activities and games, which allows children to implement and follow rules.

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Learning objectives

To understand why we have rules.

EYFS outcomes

Personal, Social and Emotional Development

Identify and moderate their own feelings socially and emotionally.
ELG: Managing Self: Explain the reasons for rules, know right from wrong and try to behave accordingly.

Characteristics of Effective Learning

Playing and exploring

See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage, 2021.

Before the lesson

Activity

Teacher notes

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

To tackle challenges and persist when things are difficult.

Note any specific next steps for individual pupils.

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Sophie Pickles,

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Sophie is an expert Early Years consultant. She has spent many years both teaching in Reception and leading, in her role of Head of Early Years and senior manager at an outstanding-rated, child-led setting. Sophie now works with many national educational…

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