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2nd Grade Community Rules worksheets

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Community Rules

Grade 2 Social Studies Worksheet - Challenge Me

NameDate

Circle the answer.

1.
Lena jumped on the slide while a child was still on it. Which rule did Lena skip?
- cross when the signal says walk
- wait until the slide is clear
- return borrowed books on time
2.
Nobody follows this rule: "wait until the slide is clear". What could happen?
- Things that could be used again would be thrown away.
- Children could crash into each other on the slide.
- Litter could hurt animals and spoil the park.
3.
A new child asks, "Why do we put trash in bins?" Which answer is best?
- It lets the classes nearby keep learning.
- It lets other readers borrow the books.
- It keeps the park clean and safe.
4.
The bus stops fast, and a rider who was standing falls. Which rule would help?
- walk on paths beside the beds
- wait until the slide is clear
- stay seated while the bus moves
5.
Sam ran across the street when the signal said stop. Which rule did Sam skip?
- walk on paths beside the beds
- cross when the signal says walk
- stay seated while the bus moves
6.
Tia kept a library book for two months. Which rule did Tia skip?
- return borrowed books on time
- clean the table after eating
- cross when the signal says walk

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About this worksheet

Community rules are expectations people use to share spaces safely and fairly. Second graders often know a rule by memory but cannot explain the problem it solves. They may also treat a rule as something only adults say, rather than a tool that helps classmates, neighbors, and visitors use the same place. This worksheet grounds each question in a concrete setting such as a crosswalk, library, park, classroom, bus, playground, cafeteria, or community garden.

Students choose the rule that fits the place, explain its purpose, identify the shared problem, and predict a helpful result when people follow it. Support versions use school and park examples. Challenge versions ask for stronger cause-and-effect reasoning. Encourage your child to ask who shares the space and what could go wrong without the rule.

What your child will learn

Connect rules to familiar community places
Explain why rules support safety and fairness
Identify the shared problem a rule solves
Predict results of following a rule

C3 Framework standard: D2.Civ.2.K-2

Worked example

Waiting until the slide is clear is a playground rule because it prevents children from colliding.

Common mistake

Repeating a rule without explaining how it helps people share a place.

Helpful hint

Ask what problem the rule prevents.

Next skill: Community Leaders

Questions parents ask

What is the most common mistake with community rules?

Repeating a rule without explaining how it helps people share a place.

How can I help my child with community rules?

Ask what problem the rule prevents.

Are these 2nd grade social studies worksheets free to print?

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