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Why rules and agreements exist

Personal & Social Development · Responsible Decision-Making · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. Why do we wait in line for the swing?

    • So the swing lasts longer
    • So everyone gets a fair turn
    • So we can run faster

  2. Why do we wash our hands before eating?

    • To keep germs away and stay healthy
    • To make our hands feel cold
    • To pass time before lunch

  3. Rules only matter when a grown-up is watching.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. What might happen if nobody followed the line-up rule at the slide?

    • Kids might push and someone could get hurt
    • Everyone would get a turn faster
    • The slide would become more fun

  5. Maya puts away her toys even when her mom is in another room. Why does she do this?

    • She thinks she will win a prize
    • She is scared someone might be watching
    • She understands the rule keeps the house tidy

  6. Why must you look both ways before crossing the street?

    • To see more clouds in the sky
    • To stay safe from cars
    • To walk more slowly

  7. Jake wears his seatbelt only when his mom checks. When she is not looking, he takes it off. Does Jake understand why the rule exists?

    • No, he only follows it to avoid getting caught
    • Yes, because he always wears his seatbelt
    • Yes, he understands the rule keeps him safe

  8. At recess, everyone starts making up their own rules for the game. What is most likely to happen?

    • The game will run more smoothly
    • Everyone will have more fun
    • Players will disagree about what is fair
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Answer key

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Why rules and agreements exist W1-mt_rkrG2w7WXI-s1

  1. So everyone gets a fair turn · Waiting in line makes sure every child gets a turn.
  2. To keep germs away and stay healthy · Washing hands keeps germs away and keeps you healthy.
  3. False · Rules matter all the time, even when no one is watching.
  4. Kids might push and someone could get hurt · Without the rule, pushing could happen and someone might get hurt.
  5. She understands the rule keeps the house tidy · Maya follows the rule because she understands why it matters.
  6. To stay safe from cars · Looking both ways helps you spot cars and stay safe.
  7. No, he only follows it to avoid getting caught · Jake removes his seatbelt when unwatched, showing fear of being caught, not understanding.
  8. Players will disagree about what is fair · Without one agreed rule, players often argue about what counts as fair.
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