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- Year 1
Respecting each other at school
I can explain what fairness means and describe how to treat other people with respect at school.
- Year 1
Respecting each other at school
I can explain what fairness means and describe how to treat other people with respect at school.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Fairness is important at school.
- Everyone at school is important.
- We should respect the people around us, and be kind and courteous.
- School helps everyone to learn, be kind and get better at doing things.
- Everyone has an important job to do at school, including adults and children.
Keywords
Fair - when everyone gets what they need
Important - something that matters a lot
Respect - treating others kindly and valuing their feelings, ideas and boundaries; for example, listening carefully and being polite, even if you disagree
Courteous - being polite and using good manners, like saying please and thank you
Common misconception
Fairness means everyone getting exactly the same thing.
Fairness is about everyone having what they need. We all want and need different things, so we won't always get exactly the same thing as other people, and this is still fair.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
treating other people well and thinking about their feelings
something that won't hurt us
to hear and try to understand what someone is saying
Q2.We should be to everyone at school.
Q3.Which statements are true?
Q4.How should we make others feel at school?
Q5.Zara is new to your school and looks sad at playtime because she doesn't know anyone. What would be the best way to help her feel welcome?
Q6.Match each action with what it shows.
being kind and thinking about others' feelings
making someone feel welcome and included
showing you care and want to help others
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word to the definition.
when everyone gets what they need
being polite and using good manners, like saying please and thank you
treating others kindly, and valuing their feelings and ideas
Q2.Fairness is at school.
Q3.How can we respect people at school?
Q4.What important jobs should children do at school?
Q5.During PE, Ben wears his glasses to help him see the ball clearly, but Ellie doesn't need glasses and plays without them. Is this fair? Why?
Q6.Match each person's job at school with why it's important.
makes our school a nice place for everyone to be
helps everyone to get better at doing things
keeps everyone safe and helps learning happen smoothly