Rules and Laws
Understand that rules help keep people safe
Learn that rules help people get along
Recognize rules are created to be helpful
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which Yahweh your God gives you.”
— Exodus 20:12 (WEB)Shows how God's rules help us live better lives
Gather students in a circle and ask them to share one rule they know.
Explain that rules are like helpful guides that protect us and help everyone get along.
Create a class poster showing why rules are helpful
Simpler: Draw one rule with help from teacher
Challenge: Write full sentences describing rules
Review what we learned about rules
Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us rules that help us stay safe and love each other.
Coming up: Tomorrow we will learn about rules at home and school
“My son, do not forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments”
— Proverbs 3:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while doing hand motions
First graders are learning to understand the purpose of rules
Children might see rules as limiting instead of helpful
Understanding that rules protect and help people
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