Encourage your children to learn more about your country's leaders. Ask them if they can name your mayor or state's governor. Explain that mayors lead cities, while governors lead states. Read the descriptions out loud to them, and help them identify if it's a mayor or a governor.
In the U.S., there are three tiers of government: legislative (makes laws), executive (enforces laws), and judicial (reviews laws). Have your child use the worksheet to connect each branch with its role.
Explain to your child why people go to jail. Show them this worksheet; it illustrates the stages a criminal goes through from breaking the law to receiving their punishment. Guide them in connecting the circles from the big red dot. Finish with a discussion on why it's important to follow the law.
Uphold the law with this enjoyable coloring page! It reinforces important social studies knowledge about the law, like common symbols such as balancing scales. Perfect for important members of our community, like police officers and judges.
State and city governments have departments that each have special tasks. Ask your kids what local departments do and look at the picture with them to check the correct department box.
Kids should understand the difference between laws and household rules. Worksheets for 2nd grade review these differences, teaching kids more about life in their community. Breaking the law can lead to harsh consequences, so understanding the rules of home and public spaces is essential.