Learning objective: Explain why rules exist at home, school, and in the community, and give examples of rules that keep people safe or fair.
A rule is something everyone agrees to do or not do, to keep people safe or treat things fairly. You follow rules every day, often without even thinking about it.
At home, rules might include things like cleaning up your toys, going to bed at a certain time, or washing your hands before eating. These rules help a home run smoothly and keep everyone healthy.
At school, rules might include raising your hand before speaking, walking (not running) in the hallway, or being kind to classmates. These rules help everyone learn and stay safe together.
In the community, rules might include stopping at a red light, waiting in line, or not littering. These rules help keep everyone in the community safe and treat people fairly.
Rules aren't just about telling people what to do — they exist for real reasons: to keep people SAFE (like stopping at a red light) or to be FAIR to everyone (like waiting in line). Understanding the reason behind a rule helps you see why following it matters.
Think of one rule you follow at home, one at school, and one in your community. For each one, think about why that rule helps keep people safe or treats people fairly.
Rules exist in many places — at home, at school, and in the community — to help keep people safe and treat everyone fairly.
What is a rule?
Which of these is a school rule?
Why do rules exist?
Name one rule you follow at home, one at school, and one in your community. Explain why each rule helps keep people safe or treats people fairly.