Indiana Social Studies K.C.1

Social StudiesKindergartenCivics and Government

The Standard

Give examples of classroom and school rules, and explain the importance of following these rules to ensure order and safety.

2026 Indiana Academic Standards: K-12 Social Studies

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students name rules they follow in the classroom and around the school. They explain how those rules help people stay safe or help a group work together.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student says that raising a hand lets others be heard. They explain that walking in the hall helps prevent bumps and falls.
Common Misconceptions: Some students think rules only count when a teacher is watching. Others can name a rule but cannot explain what might happen if people ignore it.
How to Assess It: Show picture cards of a raised hand and a child walking in the hall. Ask, “What rule does each picture show, and how does it help?”

Lesson moves

Mark a path with tape, have pairs walk along it, and ask how walking helps prevent bumps.
Show a picture of children calling out and ask, “What rule would help everyone be heard?”
Play a picture-card sort with raising hands, walking in halls, and waiting in line; sort each rule by where it applies.
At the cafeteria door, ask children how waiting in line helps everyone get lunch safely.

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