The Rule's Superpower

3-5 years

Me with Others

5–7 min / Regular

Learning goal :

Developing My Human-Human Co-Intelligence

Pedagogical Intention :

Setting Fair, Equitable, and Respectful Rules

Target skills :

Norm internalization

Materials :

Capes or 'Super-Rule' badges

Detailed procedure :

1. Adult celebrates a child who is following a particularly challenging rule.
2. Uses a reinforcement script: "Your superpower today is that you managed to wait your turn!"
3. They briefly discuss the usefulness of this rule for everyone's well-being.
4. Teacher concludes by showing how the rule prevents unnecessary arguments.

Progress Indicators :

Simply explains what a specific rule is for.

Research Foundations :

Vygotsky (1978)