A group agreement needs actions people can recognise

Be good leaves plenty open to interpretation. Draft a concrete commitment such as asking before moving another person's model, then review whether the agreement was clear and practical during the activity.

Identify shared needs. Draft concrete actions. Review after play.

Translate the shared value into a visible action

Translate broad values into actions people can recognise. Review the agreement after play to see whether it was clear and workable.

'Ask before moving another person's model' is clearer than 'be good'.

What would following this look like? Use picture agreements.

Agreements need practical adult support.

Resources

• Welcome to Our Game Cards — Use the invitation prompts to practise welcoming and respectful responses.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality

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