Fairness

In this doo-wop number from Red's Grammy-nominated CD, "Bebop Your Best", fairness is shown to be an attitude of thoughtfulness and a willingness to listen and consult.  When we take into consideration what's important to others we can usually find a way for everyone to be satisfied with a decision.  Fairness builds trust among the members of a community.

Definition

The quality of being just, upright, and honest; showing no favoritism or prejudice.

Literacy

1. The story The Little Red Hen by Jan Brett

2. The story The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza by Philemon Sturges

Materials Needed

The song, “Fairness”, from the recording, Bebop Your Best

Read the original story, the Little Red Hen, and have a discussion about who and what was fair in the story.

Activity:

Bring a pan of brownies or some cans of play dough to the class. Tell the class that there are not enough for the whole class so not everyone will get some. When the students say that it is not fair (don't worry, it will happen) then ask the class what could be done to make it fair. This could turn into a great math lesson to figure out how they are going to divide the goodies so everyone gets a fair share!

Follow up this activity by reading The Little Red Hen Makes a Pizza

Play sing and teach the song, Fairness to the class. Be sure to go over with the students the vocabulary and the expressions that are included in the song (Ex. “The truth will come to light” and the “answer is right before your eyes”).

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