Fair Play Lesson Plan
Fair Play Lesson Plan
Creating a Respectful and Inclusive Playground
Time: 15 mins
Audience: 4th Grade
Objective: Not playing rough
Why This Matters
This lesson aims to teach 4th-grade students the importance of not playing rough by fostering respect and fair play. Students will watch a video and engage in a discussion about how to be considerate of others' feelings. This will help create a more enjoyable and inclusive playground experience.
Materials Needed
- Respecting Each Other in School Video
- Discussion Questions / Worksheet
Step-by-Step Instructions
2 min
Intro
Greeting & Hook
Greet the class and briefly introduce the topic: "Today, we'll talk about the importance of playing fair and being respectful to others."
8 min
View
Video Viewing
Show the video: Respecting Each Other in School
Encourage students to pay attention to how the kids in the video treat each other.
4 min
Talk
Class Discussion
Discuss key points using the Discussion Sheet. Encourage students to share personal thoughts about playing fair.
- Wait your turn (fairness)
- Impact of disrespectful behavior (isolation)
- Strategies for showing respect
1 min
End
Closure
Summarize: "Remember, it's important to play fair and be mindful of others' feelings. This helps everyone have more fun and builds better friendships."
Respectful Play Slides
Fair Play Playground
Building Stronger Friendships Through Respect
Our Goal Today
We are learning how to play fair and be respectful on the playground.
Inclusive
Safe
Respectful
Video: Respecting Each Other
Video Placeholder
"Respecting Each Other in School"
Click to open video link
"Pay attention to how the kids treat each other!"
1
Wait Your Turn!
Why is it important to wait your turn when playing on the playground?
Think about: Fairness, taking turns, and being kind to others.
2
Actions & Reactions
How did the new boy's behavior affect his relationships with other kids?
Think about: How disrespect can make others feel left out or angry.
3
Your Action Plan
What are some ways you can show respect and play fair today?
Invite someone new
Follow the rules
Use kind words
Take turns
Fair Play = More Fun!
"Remember, it's important to play fair and be mindful of others' feelings. This helps everyone have more fun and builds better friendships."
See you on the playground!
Fair Play Discussion Sheet
Name
Date
Playground Fairness
Fair Play Reflection
Thinking about how we play and treat others.
1 Why is it important to wait your turn when playing on the playground?
2 How did the new boy's behavior affect his relationships with other kids?
3 What are some ways YOU can show respect and play fair on the playground?
The Fair Play Pledge
"I promise to play fair, follow the rules, and treat everyone on our playground with kindness and respect."
Student Signature
Kindness is contagious—pass it on!