School Rules and Regulations for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 9
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Personal Development
Curriculum Theme: Personal Development
Previous Lesson: How to Identify Good Children and Make Friends with Good People
Topic: School Rules and Regulations
Subject Matter: School Rules and Regulations.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify at least three school rules.
• State why it is important to obey school rules.

Affective Domain

• Show willingness to obey school rules.
• Appreciate the importance of rules for a safe and orderly school environment.

Psychomotor Domain

• Demonstrate obeying a simple school rule, such as raising a hand before speaking.
• Participate in a role-play activity about following rules.

Social Domain

• Participate in discussions about school rules.
• Take turns sharing their understanding of rules.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Charts displaying various school rules
• Posters showing children obeying and disobeying rules
• Flashcards with simple illustrations of school rules (e.g., raising hand, walking, sharing)
• Pictures of a clean and tidy classroom

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 5-year-olds as it introduces them to the guidelines that ensure their safety, promote good behaviour, and create an orderly environment for learning and playing at school. Understanding and following rules helps children develop self-control, respect for others, and a sense of responsibility within the school community.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with basic rules at home and understand the concept of good and bad behaviour.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

School Rules and Regulations

School rules are like special guidelines that help everyone in the school stay safe, learn well, and be happy together. They tell us what we should and should not do.

Why do we have school rules?

• To keep everyone safe.
• To help us learn without distractions.
• To show respect to teachers and friends.
• To keep our school clean and tidy.
• To make sure everyone is treated fairly.

Examples of School Rules:

1. Come to school on time: Arrive before the bell rings.
2. Greet your teachers and friends: Say “Good morning” or “Hello.”
3. Listen to the teacher: Pay attention when the teacher is talking.
4. Raise your hand before speaking: Do not shout out loud.
5. Share toys and materials: Take turns and be kind.
6. Keep the classroom clean: Put rubbish in the bin, pack away toys.
7. Walk, don’t run, in the classroom and corridors: To avoid accidents.
8. Be kind to your friends: No pushing, hitting, or bullying.

Benefits of obeying rules:

• We stay safe.
• We learn a lot.
• Everyone is happy.
• Our school is a good place to be.

Key Words

• Rules – Guidelines for how we should behave.
• Obey – To follow the rules.
• Respect – To show care and value for others and things.
• Safe – Free from harm or danger.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• Display charts and posters showing various school rules (e.g., a child raising a hand, children walking in a line, children sharing toys).
• Draw simple stick figures demonstrating good behaviour (e.g., sitting quietly, putting rubbish in a bin).

School Rules Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

School rules, school rules, help us grow,
Safe and happy, watch us glow.
Raise your hand, don’t shout out loud,
Be kind to friends within the crowd.
School rules, school rules, help us grow,
Every day, we learn and know.

Actions:

• “School rules, school rules, help us grow”: Point to self, then make a growing motion with hands.
• “Safe and happy, watch us glow”: Hug self, then spread fingers like light.
• “Raise your hand, don’t shout out loud”: Raise one hand, then gently shake head.
• “Be kind to friends within the crowd”: Hug self, then make a sweeping motion with arms.
• “Every day, we learn and know”: Nod head, then point to temple.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the song together with actions several times throughout the lesson to reinforce the importance of rules in a fun, memorable way.

Watch and Learn About Rules

Let’s watch a short video about classroom rules and why they are important for everyone!

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Songs and Rhymes, Storytelling, Picture Talk, Question and Answer, Role-play, Repetition, Practical Activity.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Recall

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils warmly and sings a short “Good Morning” song. The teacher then asks pupils if they have rules at home and what some of those rules are (e.g., “Don’t touch the stove,” “Help clean up toys”).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and share simple rules from their homes.

Learning Point: Pupils recall that rules exist to guide behaviour.

Step 2: Presentation of Topic

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Introduction/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces the topic “School Rules and Regulations.” The teacher displays charts and posters showing various school rules and asks pupils to observe the pictures. “What do you see happening in these pictures? Why do you think we have these rules in our school?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the charts and pictures, and share their initial thoughts about what they see and why rules are important.

Learning Point: Pupils begin to understand that rules are for school, just like at home.

Step 3: Explanation and Examples of Rules

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Discussion

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher goes through each rule on the chart/poster, explaining it simply and giving examples. For instance, “Raise your hand before speaking helps everyone hear what you want to say.” The teacher asks questions like, “What happens if everyone shouts at once?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively, look at the pictures, and answer simple questions about the rules and their importance.

Learning Point: Pupils learn specific school rules and understand the reasons behind them.

Step 4: Rhyme/Song Reinforcement

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Music

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher teaches the “School Rules Song” from the lesson content, demonstrating the actions. The teacher encourages pupils to sing along and perform the actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with the teacher, performing the actions to reinforce the rules.

Learning Point: Pupils internalize school rules through a fun, repetitive song.

Step 5: Guided Practice and Identification

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Application/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows flashcards or pictures depicting children obeying or disobeying rules. The teacher asks, “Is this child obeying a rule?” or “Which rule is this child following/not following?” The teacher encourages pupils to identify rules they already obey and those they need to work on.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils point to pictures, identify rules, and orally state whether the child is obeying or not. They reflect on rules they obey and those they need to obey.

Learning Point: Pupils practise identifying correct and incorrect behaviours related to school rules.

Step 6: Application/Role-play

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Role-play

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to demonstrate obeying a specific rule, e.g., “Show me how you raise your hand to speak,” or “Show me how you walk quietly in the classroom.” The teacher praises good demonstrations.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils take turns demonstrating a school rule through simple actions or role-play.

Learning Point: Pupils physically practise following school rules.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “Can you tell me one school rule?”
2. “Why is it important to keep our classroom clean?”
3. “Show me how you listen to the teacher.”
4. The teacher holds up a picture of a child running indoors and asks, “Is this child following a school rule? What should they do instead?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summary/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that school rules help everyone learn and play safely and happily. The teacher encourages them to always remember and obey the rules.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their commitment to obeying school rules.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the continuous importance of obeying school rules.

Lesson Keywords

• Rules – Guidelines for how we should act or behave.
• Obey – To follow instructions or rules.
• Regulations – Official rules or laws that tell people what to do.
• Safe – Not in danger or at risk of harm.
• Respect – To show politeness and value for someone or something.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who are struggling, focus on 2-3 key rules. Use more visual cues, repetition, and hand-over-hand guidance during demonstrations. Allow them to point to the correct picture rather than verbalising.
• Extension: For pupils who quickly grasp the concept, ask them to explain *why* a particular rule is important or to suggest another rule that could make the school even better. They can also help lead a role-play activity.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure all charts, posters, and flashcards are prepared and easily visible to the pupils. When discussing rules, use simple language and provide concrete examples that relate to the children’s daily experiences in school. Encourage active participation by asking open-ended questions and allowing pupils to share their thoughts. The “School Rules Song” should be sung with enthusiasm and actions to make it engaging and memorable. Observe pupils during the guided practice and role-play to gauge their understanding and identify any areas where further reinforcement might be needed. Emphasise that rules are for everyone’s benefit, not just to restrict them. Observable actions like a child raising their hand before speaking or walking calmly indoors are good indicators of understanding.