A standard is like the rules of a game that everyone agrees to follow. Imagine if you and your friends are playing a game of hide and seek. Everyone has to count to ten before they start looking. Counting to ten is the standard. It makes sure everyone plays the game the same way, so it’s fair and fun for everyone.
Think of a standard like the recipe for your favorite cookies. If you want the cookies to taste just right every time, you follow the same recipe. The recipe is the standard for making those cookies. It helps you make sure they’re always yummy and not too salty or burnt.
A standard can also be like the lines on a coloring book. The lines help you know where to color, so your picture looks neat and pretty. The lines are the standard that guides you, so your artwork turns out just the way you want it. Standards help us know what to do, whether we’re playing, baking, or coloring, so everything turns out just right!