RULES Rules are a part of life. God, who made us gave us, rules to live by. If rules are not kept, there are consequences. God himself gave us some rules to live by. They are a guide for happiness and a revelation of the will of God. (Romans 2:18) The God who made us knows best how we should operate to know maximum happiness. If we follow God’s rules we will be rewarded. Revelation 22:14 says “Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.”   By Laura Mayne

DEFINITION A rule is a prescribed guide of conduct. 2. Ask the students to define rules. (Possible response- A rule is a prescribed guide of conduct.)

Why are rules needed? Rules are expectations of appropriate behavior. Rules are used to set limits. Rules create a work-oriented environment. Rules are necessary to provide a safe environment where students can come to learn without fear. 3. Discuss why rules are needed. Possible answers: Rules are expectations of appropriate behavior. Rules are used to set limits. Rules create a work-oriented environment. Rules are necessary to provide a safe environment where students can come to learn without fear.

Examples of general school rules Be polite and respectful. No running on the stairs, in the classrooms or hallways. Do not use vulgar or offensive language. No fighting Take care of school property. 4. Ask students to give specific examples of general school rules. Examples: Be polite and respectful. No running on the stairs, in the classrooms or hallways. Do not use vulgar or offensive language. No fighting. Take care of school property.

Be Polite Respect Others General School rules Explain the meaning of 5. Choose two general rules like “Be Polite” and “Respect Others”. Ask students to explain what they mean to them. Be Polite – Possible answers: Be well-mannered. Say please, thank you, excuse me, wait your turn, apologize if necessary, be courteous, respectful. Respect Others- value others, think of others’ feelings, show respect, look up to peers and authority, be polite, appreciate others.

Class Rules Be in class on time. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Follow instructions the first time they are given. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. Sit in your assigned seat daily. 6. Present five rules for the class/room. Provide a hard copy of the rules and post them in an appropriate place in the room Discuss consequences.

Consequences What are consequences? Consequences are what result when a person abides by or breaks the rules. 7. Define consequences. Consequences are what results when a person abides by or breaks the rules. Divide students into groups and assign them one rule. Students should list suggested consequences or penalties for the rule or rules given to them.

Possible Consequences Rules Be in class on time. Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself. Follow instructions the first time they are given. Raise your hand and wait for permission to speak. Sit in your assigned seat daily. Consequences Misses instruction. Make up work during recess or lunch. Reassign seat notify/parent/ principal. Individual(s) repeat correct instructions then start over. Individual will not be recognized. Isolate student from peers. 8. Have students share consequences that they recorded. Share possible consequences that could change depending on the frequency of behavior.

Golden Rule Do unto others as you would have them do unto you… Matthew 7:12 9. Use Matthew 7:12 to integrate faith and learning