Creating Boundaries in a “Yes” Environment

Standard 1Resource Type: ArticleStandard 4Topic: Relationships and InteractionsTopic: Teaching Skills and StrategiesTopic: Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Written By Kadisha Conteh

https://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/creating-boundaries-in-a-yes-environment

This article explores creating a "yes" environment by replacing restrictive rules with flexible, developmental boundaries that support safe risk-taking. By focusing on "reasonably safe" spaces and child "buy-in," educators can shift from constant correction to intentional facilitation, fostering a classroom culture of trust and autonomy.

Organization/Author: Teresa Parlan Gonsoski, Community Playthings

Type of Resource: Article

Publication Date: Feb. 2023

Kadisha Conteh
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