How to Use Picture Rule Cards to Help Children be Successful

The right hemisphere of the brain is in charge of self-regulation. Because the right hemisphere processes information in images, it is important to show children visual images of what acceptable behaviors look like. Shubert’s Picture Rule Cards provide specific images of what children can do to be successful members of a classroom.

Each rule in the Shubert’s Picture Rule Cards consists of an image of a hurtful behavior and two images of helpful choices. This provides children with a clear “no,” plus two choices for positive behaviors that will maintain their commitment to the safety of the classroom. Post Picture Rule Cards throughout the school near the locations where they will be used. (Example: Post the lining up rules near the doors.)

For more information about visual rules, see Chapter 6 of the Creating the School Family book and Chapter 4 of the NEW Conscious Discipline Expanded & Updated book.