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Pillar of the Month: Fairness
Pillar of the Month: Fairness
This month our school is focusing on fairness. This is about making sure everyone gets what they need to succeed, even if it doesn’t always look the same for every child. At school, we teach students that being fair means listening to others, taking turns, and treating people with kindness and respect. Sometimes fairness means giving someone extra help or time so they can do their best. When families and schools work together to model fairness, children learn how to build stronger, more caring communities.
Pillar del Mes: Autodisciplina
Pillar del Mes: Autodisciplina
Este mes, nuestra escuela se está enfocando en la equidad. Esto significa asegurarse de que todos reciban lo que necesitan para tener éxito, aunque no siempre se vea igual para cada niño. En la escuela, enseñamos a los estudiantes que ser justos significa escuchar a los demás, esperar su turno y tratar a las personas con amabilidad y respeto. A veces, ser justo significa darle a alguien ayuda o tiempo extra para que pueda dar lo mejor de sí. Cuando las familias y las escuelas trabajan juntas para modelar la equidad, los niños aprenden a construir comunidades más fuertes y solidarias.
Strategies To Incorporate Fairness at Home
Strategies To Incorporate Fairness at Home
Talk About Needs vs. Wants - Help your child understand that fairness means giving everyone what they need—not necessarily making everything the same.
Model Fair Behavior - Show fairness in your own actions—take turns, share, and explain your decisions when things aren’t “equal” but still fair.
Use Real-Life Examples - Point out fair and unfair situations during daily routines, in books, or on TV, and talk about them with your child.
Encourage Empathy - Ask your child how others might feel in different situations and discuss ways to respond kindly and fairly.
Let Kids Problem-Solve - When disagreements arise, guide your child in thinking through what’s fair, rather than jumping in to solve it for them.
Celebrate Differences - Talk about how people have different strengths, challenges, and needs—and that fairness takes those into account.
Praise Fairness - Acknowledge and encourage fair behavior when you see it: “That was really fair of you to let your brother have a turn.”
Create Family Agreements - Work together to make clear rules or expectations at home, and be consistent in how they’re applied.
Practice Turn-Taking and Sharing - Use games, chores, and playtime as chances to practice fairness in everyday situations.
Read Books About Fairness - Choose stories that highlight fairness, inclusion, and justice to spark meaningful conversations.
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