David Goes To School

A story that explores respect and opens a conversation with your child.

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♥ This book teaches: Respect. seeing the worth in every person.

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Definition: Showing respect means to use words and actions that show we care about all people and things. In short: Value others, honor differences. Summary: This short, funny book about a boy named David helps teachers talk about rules (especially at the beginning of the school year). Even though the story is told in very simple language, it is appropriate for five to seven year olds. Kids like David can have many challenges when it comes to following school rules. Students will laugh and learn as they read about David’s mistakes on a very bad day when he does everything wrong. Lesson Objectives:

Students will be more aware of school rules as they discuss the rules covered in the story, why they are important, and the consequences for not following them.
They will review the definition of respect: to be polite and kind to others; take care of nature and all things. They will understand that rules are made to help us all show respect for one another and things.

Guiding Questions:

How old do you think David is?
Do you think the author, who is also called David, is talking about himself when he was a kid?
Why do you think David keeps breaking rules? Is it because he forgets or is it because he doesn’t like following rules? Or both?
What does the word “respect”mean? How do each of these rules help us remember to respect one another? (1) be on time, (2) raise your hand, (3) keep your hands to yourself, (4) wait your turn, (5) don’t draw on your desk.
What are some of the rules at your school?
Is there a rule that’s really hard for you to follow? If so, what is it and why is it hard to follow?
What are some of the rules adults have to obey and what are the consequences if they don’t?
What if you went to school and there were no longer any rules? What would it be like if no one followed these rules: (1) be on time, (2) raise your hand, (3) keep your hands to yourself, (4) wait your turn, (5) don’t draw on your desk.
Which school would you like to go to, a school with no rules, or your school?
What does the word “consequence” mean? What are some consequences for not following rules at your school?

🌿 Virtue Connection: Respect means seeing the worth in every person.

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This guide is part of the Values & Virtues library, a free collection of 400+ book guides and activities organized around 12 core virtues for children from pre-K to 6th grade. Each guide includes Guiding Questions designed to open a real conversation with your child in 10 minutes or less.

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David Goes To School

Guiding Questions

Students will be more aware of school rules as they discuss the rules covered in the story, why they are important, and the consequences for not following them.
They will review the definition of respect: to be polite and kind to others; take care of nature and all things. They will understand that rules are made to help us all show respect for one another and things.

Guiding Questions:

How old do you think David is?
Do you think the author, who is also called David, is talking about himself when he was a kid?
Why do you think David keeps breaking rules? Is it because he forgets or is it because he doesn’t like following rules? Or both?
What does the word “respect”mean? How do each of these rules help us remember to respect one another? (1) be on time, (2) raise your hand, (3) keep your hands to yourself, (4) wait your turn, (5) don’t draw on your desk.
What are some of the rules at your school?
Is there a rule that’s really hard for you to follow? If so, what is it and why is it hard to follow?
What are some of the rules adults have to obey and what are the consequences if they don’t?
What if you went to school and there were no longer any rules? What would it be like if no one followed these rules: (1) be on time, (2) raise your hand, (3) keep your hands to yourself, (4) wait your turn, (5) don’t draw on your desk.
Which school would you like to go to, a school with no rules, or your school?
What does the word “consequence” mean? What are some consequences for not following rules at your school?

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