Why?
What do rules do?
keep us safe, keep us happy, help us have fun, etc
(anything along those lines)
Who makes the rules for a school?
The Principal
Where would you find this rule?
Be kind to others.
Flexible answers: home, school, camp, pool, etc
What is an example of a rule that keeps us safe?
Flexible answer:
Staying with your class
Stopping at stop signs
Don't talk to strangers
Hands to yourself
etc
Why do we have this rule at school:
You have to raise a hand before you talk.
Options:
So you don't interrupt others
So everyone gets a turn
etc
Who makes the rules for your house?
Your parents/guardians
Where would you find this rule?
Don't hit your sister!
At home
What is an example of a rule that keeps things fair?
Flexible answers:
You have to share with others
If a teacher says you're out, you're out
Everyone gets a turn with ____
etc
Why do we need this rule:
Always look both ways before you cross the street.
Options:
To keep us safe
To make sure we don't get hit by cars
etc
Who made this rule a principal, a teacher, or a parent?
You have to eat all of your dinner before you can get dessert.
A parent
Where would you find this rule?
No running in the hallways!
School
Kelly is in class trying to learn. Another student is singing loudly over the teacher, so she can't hear.
What rule would help Kelly with her learning?
Flexible answers:
Voices off while the teacher talks
No singing in class
etc
Why do we need this rule:
If you are tagged, you are it.
Options:
To keep the game fair
So everyone knows what to do
To keep everyone on the same page in a game
etc
Who made this rule a principal, a teacher, or a parent?
All students must be silent in the hallways.
The principal
Where would you find this rule?
Put your pencils away when you're not using them.
The Classroom
Jack is walking to class when all of the sudden Chase comes running around the corner. Chase is moving too fast and can't stop in time, so they run into each other, and Jack gets knocked over.
What rule would help make sure this doesn't happen again?
No running in the hallway
Why do we need this rule:
Don't tell lies to others.
Options:
To keep people safe
To be kind
To not spread false things
etc
Who made this rule a principal, a teacher, or a parent?
You will have Math everyday at 9:35am.
The Principal
Where would you find this rule?
No cannonballs!
The pool
A class is outside playing at recess. Charlie sees Tina and Matt tossing and ball. He asks if he can play, but Tina and Matt say no and refuse to pass him the ball.
What rule would help make this fair for Charlie?
Flexible answers:
Always include others
Remember to share
Take turns with the recess equipment
etc