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What is Fairness?

Lesson
1
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What is Fairness?

Grade

Kindergarten

UNIT

7

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Fairness

Last Updated:

June 2, 2025

Unit 7, Lesson 1, “What is Fairness?” introduces the spelling and definition of the word fairness. Students will learn examples of fairness, provided by the accompanying video. Additionally, students will practice the correct spelling of fairness, demonstrate comprehension through a pictorial demonstration, and practice conversation skills by sharing their illustrations with a partner.

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SUGGESTED TIME:

20 minutes

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Correctly spell and define fairness
  • Demonstrate comprehension by producing a pictorial representation 
  • Practice conversation skills by sharing pictures with classmates

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

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VOCABULARY:

  • Fairness: I treat everyone the same. If someone has been left out, I bring them in.

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ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.4

Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.8

With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the story in which they appear.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.10

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.A

Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET

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Civic Character A

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good

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Civic Character B

Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity

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Self-Awareness A2

Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)

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Social-Awareness A3

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

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Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

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Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

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Responsible and Ethical Decision-Making 1

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)

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LESSON PROCEDURE

Today we will talk about fairness. 

  1. Write fairness on the board and prompt students to write it on their worksheets.
  2. Ask students what fairness means.
  3. Give students the definition of fairness: I treat everyone the same. If someone has been left out, I bring them in.
  4. Play the video: Sesame Street: Showing Fairness by Sesame Street (~2 min)
  5. Give an example of fairness (e.g., I showed fairness when I had two candies that two of my friends wanted. I gave them each one candy). 
  6. Write three sentences on the board and ask students which one shows fairness:
    1. I have three candies and my friends want some. I eat them all.
    2. I have three candies and I share them with two friends so we each get one.
    3. I have three candies and one friend wants them. I eat two and give my friend one.
  7. Set up five stuffed animals in front of the class and tell the students that we have ten cookies. If we are being fair, how many cookies should each animal get?
  8. Give half the class a cookie and ask if that is fair.
  9. Ask the students what would be fair, and give the rest of the class a cookie.
  10. Have the students draw a picture of a time they showed fairness, on their worksheets.
  11. Ask students to share their pictures with a classmate and discuss how they drew an example of fairness.

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EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

  • Talk with your students about times that you have seen examples of people demonstrating fairness. You can give examples of family, friends, and/or historical or current public figures.
  • Talk with your students about times in your life that you have demonstrated fairness, despite hardships.

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KINDERGARTEN UNIT 7 WORKSHEET 1: WHAT IS FAIRNESS?

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Fairness: I treat everyone the same. If someone has been left out, I bring them in.

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Write the word fairness: 

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Draw a picture of a time you showed fairness:

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Prohuman K-12 Curriculum © 2025 by Prohuman Foundation is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0.
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