Rules and Consequences
The students will learn about rules and the consequences of breaking them.
Essential Question
What is a rule? Why is it important that we have rules?
Grade(s):
- Kindergarten
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
-Smart Board
-Computer
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
-'Bella's Rules' by: Elissa Guest
-PowerPoint
-Pencil
-Construction Paper
-Colored Pencils/Markers
Lesson Progression
- The teacher will read the story ‘Bella’s Rules’ by Elissa Guest
- The teacher will stop and discuss the rules the parents had for Bella, Bella’s rules she had for herself, and the things that Bella learned about rules and the consequences of breaking rules.
- Once the teacher has read the story, the teacher will show a PowerPoint that explains what a rule is, ways rules can be shown, consequences of breaking rules, etc.
- As the teacher goes through the PowerPoint with the students, the teacher will make connections to the story that was read at the beginning of the lesson to help the students grasp a better understanding of the material.
- After the PowerPoint, the teacher will lead the students in coming up with rules and consequences for breaking rules in the classroom.
- The teacher will record ideas on the board as the discussion is being held.
- Once the teacher and students have created their own classroom rules, and consequences for breaking the rules, the students will go back to their seats and draw a picture for each rule and consequence that they came up with as a class and sign their name at the bottom. These will be displayed in the classroom along with the written rules and consequences that the students came up with together.
Rules PowerPoint
View ResourceBella's Rules
Bella knows her family's rules by heart, but she much prefers her own: Candy for breakfast, no hair-washing, and no such thing as bedtime. And then . . . Bella the wild child gets a new pet! At first, Bella and Puppy are the very best of friends. But when it turns out that Puppy doesn't like the family rules either (including the rule not to gnaw off Bella's teddy bear's arm), well...it's time for a little puppy training. And Bella might just learn a thing or two herself!
View ResourceBella's Rules Story Books For Children Read Aloud Out LoudBella's Rules Story Books For Children Read Aloud Out Loud
Read aloud version of Bella's Rules.
View ResourceStandards
- K.4 Utilize the college and career skills of a political scientist to understand and display civic dispositions in one’s personal community.
- K.CG.2 Explain the purpose of rules and laws, and discuss consequences of breaking them
- K.CG.3 Establish and practice classroom rules and procedures for listening and responding appropriately to others
- K.CG.4 Collaborate with others to identify a classroom or school issue and propose a resolution using civic dispositions
Assessments
The students will be assessed on their participation in creating the classroom rules. The teacher will also observe the students as the work on their pictures that go along with the rules that were made to see if their images relate to the rules.