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Kindergarten · Social Studies · Unit 4 of 10

Fair & Kind

Speak up and be kind

What your child practices

Noticing fair and unfair choices, using kind words, standing up for ourselves and others, and getting a grown-up to help.

Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards benchmark: K.5.24.1; K.4.22.1 · what is fair and unfair, and stories of honesty, courage and friendship

How we explain it

Children can open this short lesson before they practice.

  1. Fair means everyone gets a turn.
  2. Kind means helping and using nice words.
  3. If something is not okay, say so in a calm voice.

Example: Two kids want the same swing. What is fair? Both kids want a turn. Fair means each one gets a turn. Answer: take turns

Fair & Kind in Minnesota

In the Minnesota K-12 Academic Standards, this is unit 4 of 10 in Kindergarten Social Studies, after Families and before My Jobs, Rules & Leaders.

Gradelings describes a child's practice on this unit as Beginning, Approaching, Meeting or Exceeding (Four practice steps). That reflects practice, not a report-card mark: the teacher decides the mark.

Source: Minnesota Department of Education (MDE)

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    A friend says, “You can't play because you look different.” This is…

    • fair
    • a rule
    • unfair

  2. Question 2

    A child dropped their books. What is kind?

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    • Help pick them up
    • Kick them
    • Walk by laughing

  3. Question 3

    A friend shares a snack with you. What do you say?

    • Nothing.
    • Not enough.
    • Thank you!

  4. Question 4

    If you see someone being hurt, what is a good choice?

    • Join in
    • Watch and smile
    • Tell a grown-up

  5. Question 5

    Is it fair if only some kids get to use the swings?

    • It depends on their hair
    • No
    • Yes

  6. Question 6

    Which one is a kind action?

    • Holding the door for someone
    • Shutting it on a friend
    • Pushing in line

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