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Safety and agreements
Acceptance of a nest is facilitated by an inclusive learning culture – children and parents
alike feel that the nest belongs to them, they are engaged in setting up and furnishing it, and
planning activities. Rules/agreements have been composed or revised with children rules are
worded positively.
The nest rules have not been “given from the top”, ideally these are agreements between all
parties, and they are revised regularly. Such agreements are important for children who also
make sure that all members of the class and visitors would know and follow them.
The list of agreements should tell what can NOT be done there. For example when children
suggest one should not scream and shout in the nest, the teacher asks, “How do you need to
talk in the nest then?” and the agreement might be worded “We speak quietly and in a friendly
way”.
Ülenurme lasteaia lugemispesas tegutsevad lapsed asjalikult ja sõbralikult.
Foto õpetaja Evelin Sarapuu.
