💛 SELLevel 1Lesson 19
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Following Rules

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What you will learn

  • 1Tell the difference between actions that follow rules and actions that break rules
  • 2Sort examples into the correct group
  • 3Explain that rules help keep people safe and ready to learn
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Mini Lesson

Rules are not there to be bossy. Good rules help people stay safe, treat each other fairly, and make home and outings run more smoothly.

Why do we have rules?

  • Rules help keep people safe.
  • Rules help things feel fair because everyone knows what to do.
  • Rules help everyone stay calm and ready to learn.

What does following a rule look like?

  • Using walking feet in the hallway.
  • Waiting your turn in line or during a game.
  • Raising your hand before speaking.
  • Putting things back where they belong and keeping hands to yourself.

What does breaking a rule look like?

  • Running, pushing, grabbing, or shouting over others.
  • Cutting in line or ignoring directions.
  • Breaking a rule can make things unsafe, unfair, or messy.

What if I forget?

  • Stop.
  • Think about the rule.
  • Fix your choice and try again.

Words to know

Rule

A guide that tells us how to act safely or fairly

e.g. A rule at home is to walk in the hall.

Follow

To do what the rule says

e.g. I follow the rule by raising my hand.

Break a rule

To do the opposite of what the rule says

e.g. Pushing in line is breaking a rule.

Fair

When everyone is treated the same way

e.g. Taking turns is fair.

Safe

Not in danger of getting hurt

e.g. Rules help keep us safe.

A learning rules chart with simple rule picturesA chart shows three learning rules: walking feet, raise your hand, and wait your turn. Two children stand beside the chart listening.Our RulesUse walkingfeetRaiseyour handWait your turn
Rules help everyone know what safe and respectful choices look like.
A child walking safely in the hallway while another child waits in lineOne child uses walking feet in the hallway and another child waits in line. A green check mark shows these are rule-following actions.HallwayLinewalking feetwait your turn
Rule-following actions help the day stay calm, safe, and fair.
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Ask yourself: "Is my choice safe and fair? Am I ready to learn?"

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