Rules & Safety
Rules help keep us safe and help everyone get along.
At home, at school and on the street, rules help us. "Walk inside" keeps us from bumping. "Stop at the red light" keeps us safe from cars. Helpers like crossing guards and police officers help keep us safe too.
Words to know
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Did you know?
- A traffic light is red on top, yellow in the middle and green on the bottom.
- Always hold a grown-up’s hand when you cross the street.
- Knowing your grown-up’s phone number helps if you ever get lost.
- Rules are fair when they are the same for everyone.
Try it! Hands-on activities
Simple things to do together with stuff you already have.
Printables
Talk about it
Questions to ask while you read, play or walk.
- What is one rule at home? Why do we have it?
- What should you do before crossing the street?
- If you got lost in a store, who could you ask for help?
For teachers
What this topic supports:
- C3 Framework D2.Civ.3.K-2: explain the need for and purposes of rules in various settings
- Head Start ELOF: Health, Safety and Nutrition, following safety rules