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Kindergarten · Social Studies · Unit 4 of 12

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.

New York State Learning Standards learning standard: K.4b; K.5a · being a responsible member of the class and following rules that keep everyone safe

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 New York

In the New York State Learning Standards, this is unit 4 of 12 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: New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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

    You are kind to a classmate. How might they feel?

    • 😞left out
    • 😊happy
    • 😢sad

  2. Question 2

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

    • No
    • Yes
    • It depends on their hair

  3. Question 3

    A friend is crying. What can you do?

    😢
    • Walk away
    • Ask, “Are you okay?”
    • Laugh

  4. Question 4

    One child gets many more stickers than everyone else. Is it fair?

    • Only if you are tall
    • Yes, it is fair
    • No, it is not fair

  5. Question 5

    Someone is teasing a child about their lunch. What can you say?

    • Nothing, and join in
    • Please stop. Everyone eats different foods.
    • Ha ha!

  6. Question 6

    Someone takes your pencil. What can you say?

    • Nothing, ever
    • Hit them
    • Please give it back. It is mine.

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