Understanding Rules and Laws

Rohan and Charlotte are playing a new game at school. The teacher says, "Remember to follow the rules!" What is a rule?

• A type of food

• A guideline that tells us what we can or cannot do

• A kind of animal

• A holiday

Rohan and Nora are curious: Who actually makes the laws in a country?

• The president’s pet

• The government

• The school janitor

• The weather

Lily and Arjun are curious! They want to know: Who are the people at school that make sure everyone follows the rules?

• Doctors

• Teachers and principals

• Chefs

• Artists

Imagine William, Arjun, and Priya are in class together. Why do you think their teacher has rules for everyone to follow?

• To make learning safe and fair for everyone

• To make people laugh

• To decorate the room

• To make food

Imagine Kai and Isla are playing a game, but one of them breaks a rule. What usually happens if someone breaks a law?

• They get a reward

• They may get a punishment

• They become a teacher

• They get a new toy

Arjun, Hannah, and Scarlett are talking about rules at home. Which of these is a rule you might hear from their parents?

• Brush your teeth before bed

• Fly to the moon

• Eat only candy

• Drive a car

Luna, Nora, and Evelyn are having a discussion at school. Luna says, "A law is just a suggestion from a friend." Nora thinks it's a type of game, and Evelyn wonders if it's a kind of plant! Who is correct?

• A suggestion from a friend

• A rule made by the government for everyone to follow

• A type of game

• A kind of plant

Grace, Avery, and Rohan are in class. Which of these shows they are following a school rule?

• Running in the hallway

• Raising your hand to speak

• Yelling in class

• Throwing paper

Samuel, Anika, and Emma are getting ready for a road trip! Why is it super important for them to follow traffic laws?

• To make driving more fun

• To keep everyone safe on the road

• To win a prize

• To get to school faster

Imagine you’re in class and Henry sees someone breaking a classroom rule. What should Henry do?

• Ignore it

• Tell a teacher or adult

• Join them

• Laugh at them