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title: "Rules and agreements exist"
description: "Understand why rules and agreements exist, that they help keep people safe, make things fair, and help groups work well together, and follow agreed rules willingly rather than only when being watched"
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# Rules and agreements exist

Understand why rules and agreements exist, that they help keep people safe, make things fair, and help groups work well together, and follow agreed rules willingly rather than only when being watched

Subject: Personal & Social Development · Area: Responsible Decision-Making · Ages 5 to 7
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/rules-and-agreements-exist-mt_rkrG2w7WXI

## Ready when they can

- Explain the reason behind at least two rules at home or school
- Follow a rule consistently without needing to be reminded or monitored
- Describe what would happen if nobody followed the rules in a specific context

## Lesson: Why rules and agreements exist

Rules are things a group agrees to follow. They keep people safe. They make things fair. They help everyone work and play well together.

**Example.** At home, you wash your hands before eating. This rule keeps germs away. It keeps you healthy. That is why the rule matters.

*(drawing: At school, we line up so everyone gets a fair turn.)*

Imagine if no one waited their turn. Kids might push to go first. That would not be fair. Someone could get hurt.

**Tip.** Follow rules even when no one is watching. That shows you truly understand the rule. You are not just afraid of getting caught.

**Recap.** Follow rules because you understand them, not just to avoid getting caught.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Needs first

- [Vocabulary: making decisions and keeping safe](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/vocabulary-making-decisions-and-keeping-safe-mt_uTKgmWqSoI)

## Optional connections

- [Right and Wrong Choices](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/right-and-wrong-choices-mt_Wc6cOTQ1bA)

## Opens up

- [Laws and how they change](https://lightmysky.com/learn/civics-and-economics/laws-and-how-they-change-mt_5gxLuo0u_V)
- [What Is Government?](https://lightmysky.com/learn/civics-and-economics/what-is-government-mt_5JieIg_5_L)
- [Community rights and responsibilities](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/community-rights-and-responsibilities-mt_h_shhH-6DC)