As a preschool teacher, one of the most important things you can do is establish clear rules for your classroom.

This not only helps to create a sense of structure and order, but it also helps to keep your students safe and prevent behavior problems.

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Follow directions

It's important for preschoolers to learn to listen and follow instructions. This can help them to stay safe and avoid accidents.

Keep your hands and feet to yourself

Preschoolers are still learning how to control their bodies and understand personal space.

By reminding them to keep their hands and feet to themselves, you can help prevent hurt feelings and physical injuries.

Share and take turns

Sharing and taking turns are important social skills that preschoolers need to develop.

Encourage your students to share toys and other materials, and to take turns when playing games or participating in activities.

Be kind and respectful

Preschoolers are still learning how to express themselves and interact with others.

By teaching them to be kind and respectful, you can help them develop positive social skills and build healthy relationships.

Use indoor voices

Preschoolers often have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, which can sometimes lead to loud, disruptive behavior.

By reminding them to use indoor voices, you can help create a calm and quiet learning environment.

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Take care of classroom materials

Preschoolers are still learning how to take care of their belongings and the materials in their classroom.

By teaching them to respect and care for these items, you can help them develop responsibility and independence.

Walk in the classroom and hallway

Running and roughhousing can be dangerous in a classroom and hallway.

By teaching your students to walk in these areas, you can help prevent accidents and injuries.

Use good listening ears

Listening is an important skill for preschoolers to develop. By teaching them to use good listening ears, you can help them pay attention and learn during group instruction and activities.

Keep the classroom clean and neat

A clean and organized classroom is important for creating a positive learning environment.

Encourage your students to help keep their classroom clean and neat by picking up after themselves and putting away materials when they're finished with them.

Use the bathroom before and after class

Accidents can be embarrassing for preschoolers and disruptive for the classroom.

By reminding your students to use the bathroom before and after class, you can help prevent these accidents and keep the classroom running smoothly.

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By following these preschool classroom rules, you can help create a safe, positive, and productive learning environment for your students!

In addition to having productive daycare classroom rules, it's also important to communicate well with parents. Check out our must-have tips for parent teacher communication.