Object: list of house rules

Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you brushed your teeth this morning before coming to church? (Let them answer.) Good, who told you to brush your teeth? (Let them answer.) How many of you wash your hands before eating? (Let them answer.) Very good, your mom or your dad tells you to wash your hands. Who tells you what time to go to bed, say your prayers, and turns out the light? (Let them answer.) Mom and Dad!

I have a list of some rules to show you. (Show them the list.) I call these “House Rules,” and they are very important rules because they help us get along at home. Everyone knows that they must brush their teeth, wash their hands, eat at the table, go to bed at a certain time, say their prayers, and get a good night’s sleep. What happens when you do…