Community Rules: You Can Help Make Your Community a Happy Place!

A community is a group of people who live and work together in one place. Your school, your neighbourhood, and your park are all communities. You are part of many communities every day!

A rule tells you what to do. Rules help keep everyone safe. Rules also make sure things are fair for all. You can learn about Types of Communities to see all the places you belong.

Rules help keep you safe so no one gets hurt. Rules also make sure everyone is treated the same way. When you follow rules, your community is a happy place!

Rules are not meant to stop your fun. They help everyone get along. When people follow rules, the community is better for all. You can also learn about Group Participation to see how rules help groups work together.

Different places have their own rules. At school, you listen to your teacher and treat others with kindness. At the park, you take turns on the swings and equipment.

At the library, you use a quiet voice so others can read. At a crosswalk, you wait for the signal before you walk. You can explore Community Places to learn more about rules in each place.

A good community member helps others and follows the rules. You treat people with respect and kindness every day. You think about how your actions affect the people around you.

You can invite someone who is left out to join your game. You can pick up litter and put it in the bin. You can use kind words and a gentle voice with your friends. Learn more about Respect for Others to practise being kind.

Sharing means you let others use or enjoy something with you. Taking turns means you wait patiently for your chance. These are important community rules that make things fair for everyone.

When you share crayons or take turns on the slide, you show you care. You can also learn about Shared Resources to see why sharing matters in your community.

Rule: A rule tells you what to do. Rules help keep everyone safe and happy. For example, "walk in the hallways" is a rule at school.

Community: A community is a group of people who live and work together in one place. Your school and your neighbourhood are communities.

Share: When you share, you let others use or enjoy something too. Sharing crayons with a classmate is a great example.

Safe: Being safe means no one gets hurt. Rules help keep you and your friends safe every day.

Fair: Being fair means everyone is treated the same way. Taking turns is one way to be fair.

Responsibility: Responsibility is a job or duty you are expected to do. Cleaning up your toys and picking up litter are responsibilities you can do.

Respect: Respect means you treat others with kindness and care. Using kind words and a gentle voice shows respect.

Include: To include someone means you make sure they are welcome to join. You can include a friend by inviting them to play.

You can practise rules every day at school and at home. Try using an inside voice in the classroom. Help keep your space clean by picking up litter.

You can also check on a friend who looks sad. Invite someone who is left out to join your game. Learn about Community Helpers to see how helpers in your community follow and enforce rules too.

Learning about community rules helps you get ready for bigger ideas. You will soon learn about Laws and Safety and how rules grow into laws. You will also explore Basic Government Functions to see who helps make rules for everyone.

You will discover Understanding Individual Roles and Roles in Different Settings to learn how everyone has a special job in the community. You will also learn about Making Choices and Finding Solutions to help your community every day. And you will explore Essential Community Services to see how communities take care of everyone.

Community rules connect to many other topics you will learn about. When you learn about Respect for Others, you see how being kind is part of following rules. When you learn about Group Participation, you see how rules help groups work well together.

You will also explore Shared Resources to understand why rules about sharing matter. Learning about Community Helpers shows you who helps keep rules in your community. And Community Places helps you see where different rules are used every day.