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What Happens When Rules Are Broken?

Rules and Laws

Day 129of 180
Week 26of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that breaking rules has consequences

2

Learn how to make better choices when tempted to break rules

3

Recognize that rules help keep everyone safe and happy

📖 Scripture Connection

Galatians 6:7

“Don't be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.”

— Galatians 6:7 (WEB)

Teaches that our actions have consequences

📦 Materials Needed

  • Rule scenario cards
  • Drawing paper
  • Colored pencils/crayons
  • Chart paper
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Ask them to share a time when they saw someone break a rule and what happened afterward.

💭 Review Question: Why do you think rules are important?
2Teaching (8 min)

Discuss different types of consequences for breaking rules, explaining that consequences help us learn and make better choices.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Consequences help us understand why rules matter
  • Some consequences are immediate, some happen later
  • Good choices lead to positive outcomes
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might happen if someone breaks a safety rule?
  • How can you make a better choice next time?
  • How do rules show love for others?
3Activity: Consequence Scenarios (8 min)
hands-on scenario game

Students draw and discuss rule-breaking scenarios and appropriate consequences

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student a scenario card
  2. Have them draw what might happen if the rule is broken
  3. Share drawings and discuss kind, fair consequences
  4. Talk about how to make better choices
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps draw scenarios

Challenge: Students create their own rule scenarios

4Closing (4 min)

Review key learning about consequences and making good choices

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about rules today?
  • How can we show love by following rules?
  • What will you do differently this week?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us make good choices and understand why rules are important. Guide our hearts to love and respect others.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about God's special rules that show His love!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 3:1

“My son, don't forget my teaching; but let your heart keep my commandments.”

— Proverbs 3:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions for each key word

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning about personal responsibility and understanding consequences

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use calm, positive language about consequences
  • Focus on learning, not punishment
  • Help children see how rules protect and care for others
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children may feel defensive about rule-breaking; approach with compassion

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child shows understanding of cause and effect, empathy for others

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family rules poster together
  • Role-play good choice scenarios
  • Read children's books about making good decisions

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