Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before this lesson, prepare picture cards showing boys and girls engaged in various activities (e.g., playing with dolls, playing with cars, helping in the kitchen, building with blocks). The central idea for pupils is to understand that everyone, whether a boy or a girl, deserves to be treated equally and kindly. Successful learning will be observed when pupils can identify examples of fair and unfair treatment, especially concerning gender, and express a desire to choose fairness.

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: Third Term
Week: 5
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Social Habits
Curriculum Theme: Social Habits
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: GENDER FAIRNESS
Subject Matter: Meaning of gender fairness and fair and unfair treatment.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

Define “Gender” as being a boy or a girl.
Explain “Fairness” as treating everyone equally.
Identify examples of fair and unfair treatment.

Affective Domain

Express the importance of treating everyone fairly.
Show respect for other children’s gender.

Psychomotor Domain

Participate in role-play activities demonstrating fair treatment.
Point to pictures that show fair or unfair actions.

Discuss with peers about fair and unfair situations.
Choose to act fairly in classroom scenarios.

Reference Materials

NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

Chart showing boys and girls doing different activities
Posters illustrating fair and unfair actions
Picture cards of various play scenarios (e.g., sharing toys, one child hoarding toys, boys playing with dolls, girls playing with cars)
Role-play props (e.g., toy cars, dolls, building blocks)
Audio (music for a fairness song)

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson helps 4-year-old pupils understand the basic concepts of gender and fairness, which are crucial for developing positive social interactions. Learning about gender fairness encourages children to treat everyone with respect, regardless of whether they are a boy or a girl, fostering an inclusive and kind classroom environment.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can already identify themselves as a boy or a girl and have basic understanding of sharing and taking turns in the classroom.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

GENDER FAIRNESS

What is Gender?

Gender means whether you are a boy or a girl. We are all special!

What is Fairness?

Fairness means treating everyone equally and giving everyone a chance. It means sharing and taking turns so everyone feels happy.

What is Gender Fairness?

Gender fairness means treating boys and girls equally. It means letting boys and girls play with any toy they like, and letting them help with any task they can do. Boys and girls are both strong and smart!

Fair Treatment Examples:

Sharing toys with everyone.
Letting both boys and girls play with the building blocks.
Giving everyone a chance to speak.
Both boys and girls helping to tidy up the classroom.

Unfair Treatment Examples:

Only letting girls play with dolls.
Only letting boys play with cars.
Not sharing your crayons with others.
Always letting the same person go first.

Why is it important to be Fair?

When we are fair, everyone feels happy, respected, and included. It makes our classroom a kind place for everyone.

Key Words

Gender – Being a boy or a girl.
Fairness – Treating everyone equally.
Fair – Treating someone equally and kindly.
Unfair – Not treating someone equally or kindly.

Fairness and Sharing Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Fairness, fairness, big and small,
Treating kindly one and all.
Boys and girls, we share and play,
Happy children every day.
Fairness, fairness, in our heart,
Everyone can play a part.

Actions: * “Fairness, fairness, big and small”: Make big and small hand gestures. * “Treating kindly one and all”: Hug yourself, then sweep hands out. * “Boys and girls, we share and play”: Point to boys, then girls, then make sharing motion, then play motion. * “Happy children every day”: Smile and clap hands. * “Fairness, fairness, in our heart”: Point to heart. * “Everyone can play a part”: Sweep hands around to include everyone.

Watch and Learn About Fairness

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYc-7-y12a4

💡 Teacher Guide for Using This Board Summary

How to teach the content: Begin by asking pupils if they know what a boy is and what a girl is, using simple language. Introduce “fairness” by relating it to sharing toys or taking turns. Then, combine these ideas to explain “gender fairness” using concrete examples like boys playing with dolls or girls playing with cars. Use the picture cards and posters to illustrate fair and unfair scenarios, asking pupils to identify and explain why. Emphasise that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and kindness.

What to show or demonstrate: Show picture cards of various activities and ask pupils to identify if the situation is fair or unfair. Demonstrate simple role-play scenarios, such as one child hoarding toys (unfair) versus sharing them (fair). Use the chart to point out different children and discuss how they can all be treated equally.

How to use the rhyme/song: Teach the “Fairness and Sharing Song” by singing it slowly first, then repeating it with actions. Encourage pupils to sing along and perform the actions. Use it as a fun way to reinforce the message of fairness and sharing, especially when transitioning between activities or as a brain break.

How to use the video: Introduce the video as a story about being fair. Ask pupils to watch carefully for examples of fair and unfair actions. After watching, lead a short discussion about what they saw, asking questions like, “What did the children do that was fair?” or “What did they do that was unfair?” Connect the video’s message to treating boys and girls equally in the classroom.

What to watch for: Observe if pupils understand the difference between fair and unfair actions, and if they can apply this understanding to gender-specific examples. Watch for any misconceptions, such as believing certain toys or tasks are only for boys or only for girls, and gently correct them with positive examples.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning
Demonstration
Guided Practice
Songs and Rhymes
Picture Talk
Question and Answer
Role-play
Repetition
Practical Activity

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engaging/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets pupils warmly and starts with a simple warm-up song about being friends. The teacher then asks pupils to identify if they are a boy or a girl.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and identify their gender by saying “I am a boy” or “I am a girl.”

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and recall their gender identity.

Step 2: Presentation – Understanding Gender and Fairness

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains “gender” simply as being a boy or a girl, using examples of pupils in the class. The teacher then introduces “fairness” by asking about sharing toys. “Is it fair if only one person gets to play with all the toys?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen, point to boys and girls, and respond to the question about sharing, saying “No, it’s not fair!”

Learning Point: Pupils understand that gender refers to boys and girls, and fairness means sharing and being equal.

Step 3: Presentation – Meaning of Gender Fairness

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Picture Talk

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows picture cards of boys and girls playing with different toys (e.g., a boy with a doll, a girl with a truck). The teacher explains that gender fairness means letting boys and girls play with any toy they like and helping with any task they can do. “Can girls play football? Yes! Can boys help set the table? Yes!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures, discuss what they see, and respond to the teacher’s questions, agreeing that both boys and girls can do many things.

Learning Point: Pupils grasp the concept of gender fairness through visual examples.

Step 4: Activity – Differentiating Fair and Unfair Treatment

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Role-play

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher presents different scenarios using picture cards or simple role-play: 1. Two children (boy and girl) sharing building blocks. 2. One child refusing to let another child (of different gender) join a game. The teacher asks, “Is this fair or unfair? Why?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify whether each scenario is fair or unfair and give simple reasons. Some pupils may participate in the role-play.

Learning Point: Pupils actively differentiate between fair and unfair treatment and understand the reasons.

Step 5: Reinforcement – Song and Discussion

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Musical/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher leads pupils in singing the “Fairness and Sharing Song” with actions. After the song, the teacher asks, “What did our song tell us about being fair?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils sing the song with actions and share their understanding of fairness from the song.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their understanding of fairness through song and discussion.

Step 6: Application – Choosing Fairness

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Encouragement/Decision-making

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher reminds pupils to always choose fairness and kindness in their interactions with friends, whether they are boys or girls. “When you play, remember to be fair to everyone.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their commitment to being fair by nodding or saying “Yes!”

Learning Point: Pupils are encouraged to apply fairness in their daily interactions.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4–5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

“What does ‘gender’ mean?” (Point to a boy, point to a girl.)
“What does ‘fairness’ mean?” (Show a picture of sharing.)
“Show me a picture that is fair.” (Teacher holds up fair/unfair pictures.)
“Why is it important to treat boys and girls fairly?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill where appropriate.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 1 minute

Teaching Skill: Summarizing/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their participation and reminds them to always be fair and kind to everyone in the classroom and at home. “Remember, boys and girls are all special and deserve to be treated fairly!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and say “Thank you, teacher!”

Learning Point: Pupils leave with a reinforced message of gender fairness.

Lesson Keywords

Gender – Being a boy or a girl.
Fairness – Treating everyone equally and giving everyone a chance.
Fair – Treating someone equally and kindly.
Unfair – Not treating someone equally or kindly.

Differentiation

Support: For pupils who struggle, use more direct examples and fewer choices. Provide hand-over-hand guidance when pointing to pictures. Use simple “yes/no” questions initially. Repeat key phrases like “fair is sharing” multiple times.
Extension: For pupils who grasp the concept quickly, ask them to suggest their own examples of fair and unfair treatment. Encourage them to explain *why* a situation is fair or unfair in more detail. Ask them what they would do if they saw an unfair situation.