A 3-page 1st grade social studies worksheet on why we have rules. Page 1 shows six pictured rules (walk in the hallway, raise your hand to talk, wear a seat belt, stop at a red light, put toys away, wash your hands) and a box of six lettered reasons. Students write the letter of the best reason for each rule. Page 2 asks them to draw and write a new class rule and finish the sentence We need this rule because. Page 3 gives the six matches and sample rules.
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“Explain the need for and purposes of rules in various settings inside and outside of school.”
Page 1 pairs rules from the hallway, the car, the street and the bathroom sink with their reasons.
“Write a sentence that gives a reason for a rule.”
Page 2 asks students to finish We need this rule because for a rule they invent.
Six picture cards numbered 1 to 6, each with a line for a reason letter. The reasons, A to F, include to stay safe in a car, to keep germs away and so cars and people do not crash.
A drawing box for a good rule for the classroom, two lines to write the rule, and the sentence starter We need this rule because with three lines to finish it.
The six matches (1 C, 2 E, 3 A, 4 F, 5 D, 6 B) and sample rules such as Share the crayons and Push in your chair, each with a matching reason.
Reasons first
Read the six rules aloud and let students give their own reason before they look at the box. Then compare theirs with the printed choices.
First week of school
Use page 2 to build your class rules. Collect the new rules and vote on three to post by the door.
Home link
Send page 1 home and ask families to name one more rule with its reason. Students share at morning meeting.
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