Social Studies: Rules at Home and School Why We Follow Them
Learning how rules help keep people safe, kind, and ready to learn
Social Studies: Rules at Home and School Why We Follow Them
Learning how rules help keep people safe, kind, and ready to learn
Social Studies - Grade K-1
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Circle the rule that helps keep you safe at school: Run in the hallway or Walk in the hallway.
Think about what keeps bodies safe when many students are moving.
Walk in the hallway is the rule that helps keep students safe because it helps prevent falls and crashes. - 2
At home, a grown-up says, "Put toys away after playing." Why is this a helpful rule?
This rule is helpful because it keeps the room clean and helps people avoid tripping on toys. - 3
Draw one rule you follow in your classroom.
Choose a rule that helps everyone learn.
A good answer shows a classroom rule, such as raising a hand, sharing supplies, listening to the teacher, or walking safely. - 4
Which rule shows kindness? A student grabs a crayon from a friend. A student asks, "May I use the crayon when you are done?"
The student who asks to use the crayon shows kindness because they are using respectful words and waiting their turn. - 5
Fill in the blank: We raise our hand before speaking in class so everyone can have a ______.
The missing word means a chance to speak or try.
We raise our hand before speaking in class so everyone can have a turn. - 6
Name one rule you follow at home.
A good answer names a home rule, such as brushing teeth, cleaning up toys, using kind words, or staying with an adult outside. - 7
Name one rule you follow at school.
A good answer names a school rule, such as listening to the teacher, walking in line, keeping hands to yourself, or taking turns. - 8
A child pushes to be first in line. Is the child following a good school rule? Explain.
Think about safety and taking turns.
The child is not following a good school rule because pushing can hurt others and is not fair. - 9
Which is a good reason to wash hands before eating? It makes hands clean. It makes lunch disappear.
A good reason to wash hands before eating is that it makes hands clean and helps keep germs away. - 10
At school, the teacher says, "Use quiet voices in the library." Why do we follow this rule?
Think about what people do in a library.
We follow this rule because quiet voices help people read, think, and learn. - 11
Circle the choice that follows a home rule: Jump on the couch or Sit safely on the couch.
Sit safely on the couch follows a home rule because it helps keep people and furniture safe. - 12
A friend is talking. What rule helps you be a good listener?
Think about what you do with your ears, eyes, and voice when someone talks.
A good listener looks at the speaker, waits quietly, and does not interrupt. - 13
Draw a picture of students taking turns on a playground.
A good answer shows children taking turns, such as waiting in line for a slide or sharing a swing. - 14
Why do families and classrooms have rules?
Rules help people know what to do.
Families and classrooms have rules to help people stay safe, be fair, and treat each other with respect. - 15
A rule says, "Keep hands and feet to yourself." Tell why this rule is important.
Think about how people feel when no one hurts or bothers them.
This rule is important because it keeps people safe and helps everyone feel comfortable.