💛 SELGrade 2Lesson 15
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Be Fair and Honest

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What you will learn

  • 1Explain what fairness and honesty mean
  • 2Sort actions into those that are fair and honest versus those that are unfair or dishonest
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Mini Lesson

Imagine you found a dollar on the ground and no one was watching. What would you do? Being fair and honest means choosing to do the right thing — even when no one else would know if you did not.

What is fairness?

  • Fairness means treating people equally and giving everyone what they need.
  • It means following the rules and making sure everyone gets a turn.
  • Example: sharing the last piece of paper with a friend who has none.
  • Fair does not always mean everyone gets exactly the same — it means everyone gets what they need.

What is honesty?

  • Honesty means telling the truth, even when it is difficult or embarrassing.
  • It also means not taking credit for something you did not do.
  • Example: "I accidentally broke it. I am sorry — I should have told you sooner."

Why do fairness and honesty matter?

  • People trust you more when they know you are fair and honest.
  • Honesty keeps relationships strong — lies damage them.
  • Fairness makes sure everyone feels valued and respected.

Words to know

Fairness

Treating people equally and giving everyone what they need

e.g. Fairness means everyone gets a turn.

Honesty

Telling the truth even when it is hard

e.g. Honesty earns trust.

Trust

Believing someone will do what is right

e.g. People trust me when I am honest.

Rule

An agreement about how to act

e.g. Following rules is part of being fair.

Equal

The same amount or treatment

e.g. We share the supplies in equal amounts.

Balance scales of fairnessA balanced scale showing fair actions on each side — taking turns, telling the truth, following rules, and sharing fairly.Fairness keeps things balanced.Taking turnsTelling the truthFollowing rulesSharing fairlyFair = balancedEveryone gets what they need.Fair actions keep the balance even.
A balanced scale — fair actions keep things equal.
Honesty versus dishonesty comparisonTwo columns comparing honest actions that build trust with dishonest actions that break trust.Honesty vs. DishonestyHonestTell the truthAdmit mistakesReturn lost itemsGive credit to othersResult:People trustyou.DishonestTell a lieBlame othersKeep what is not yoursCheat on a quizResult:Trust isbroken.
Honest actions build trust; dishonest actions break it.
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Ask yourself: "Would I be comfortable if everyone could see exactly what I am doing right now? Is what I am about to do fair to everyone involved?"

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