*Kids Agreements are posted in the playroom on the bulletin board. Use of Space • The Playroom is a space for loud play with boisterous movement. • Children and children who are guests must be informed about our playroom agreements. • The playroom is open to all ages at all times. • Before 3:30pm, older kids need to watch out for the younger children. • After school play- b/w 3:30-6:00pm- parents of younger children need to watch kids more closely. • Children 2 and under must be supervised. • During parties/meals, events, children should be checked more frequently. • The baby swing is for children 3 and under and less than 40lbs. This swing is tied up when not in use. • Turn off all the lights when you are the last person to leave the playroom • Check the playroom every week for your children’s leftover clothes, toys, dishes. • Items left in the playroom can be used by others. • Personal items left in the playroom will be placed in the cubbies for two weeks and then moved to the Free Table. • Lost children’s clothing or toys found in the Common House should be placed in the playroom cubbies and not on the Free Table. • The Playroom has a locked storage cupboard for theatre equipment & storage for dining room tables. • Playroom storage for extra furniture/stage pieces should only be used as a last resort. Items placed in the playroom during an event must be moved out within 24 hours. • During meals/events/meetings, children play in the playroom or • Hancock Square • and we discourage “Doing Laps” between the Dining Room, Playroom and • Hancock Square Communication • Communicate with children respectfully (use their name, speak calmly, ask permission). • As adults, we work to provide children the tools to communicate their own needs/concerns/boundaries. • Directly ask other parents if your children require supervision. • Inform the Playroom Team about damage or repairs that are needed within one week. • Here’s one suggested protocol for dealing with conflict between children: • Remove the object out of sight for the rest of the playtime • Separate the children (no blame or shame) • Give the children time (3-5 minutes) to express their frustration. Throwing items & yelling at others is not okay. • Send one or both children home to their parents/caregivers if necessary. • Any adult can send/take children home if children are not abiding by the playroom agreements. NO’s • No weapons or toy weapons in the playroom. (guns, toy guns, numchucks, large sticks etc.) • No throwing hard items. Pillow fights are okay if everyone agrees. The play may need to stop if younger members enter the playroom and it isn’t safe. • No hitting or violent play. No swearing or inappropriate language. • No donations (furniture, toys, dress-up clothes) without approval from the Playroom Team. • Pets are not permitted in the playroom. • The wheelchair is for handicapped use only. • Small toys are to kept in a locked cupboard to be used only with adult supervision. • Board games are not allowed in the playroom and instead are best enjoyed in the Fireside Lounge.