Practise a clear boundary and the response it deserves

Please stop moving my pieces names an action in a fictional scene. Rehearse stopping and seeking support as well as speaking, so the activity does not imply that children must manage difficult or unsafe behaviour alone.

Practise the response to the boundary as well as the statement. Respect includes stopping the action and seeking adult help when needed.

The listener has a part to practise too

'Please stop moving my pieces' names the action.

Model a boundary. Practise a respectful response. Identify available adult support.

What support is available? Use a stop symbol.

Children are not responsible for managing unsafe behaviour alone.

Resources

• Kind or Unkind Scenario Sorting — Discuss the fictional actions and possible effects without labelling real children.

Further reading

• ACECQA — play, leisure and intentionality

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