Fairness Activity & Lesson | Perspective Taking | Empathy Activity | Elementary
Looking for an engaging and interactive way to teach fairness? This hands-on lesson helps students understand that fairness isn’t about giving everyone the same thing, but about meeting individual needs. With the “Doctor Is In” activity, students experience fairness in a fun, relatable way while practicing perspective-taking and empathy.
What’s Included:
- Detailed Lesson Plan: Step-by-step instructions to implement the activity easily.
- Parent/Caregiver Letter: Keep families informed about what their child is learning.
- 24 Ailment Cards: Includes both color and black-and-white versions, plus 4 blank cards for customization.
- Rate Your Doctor Handout: A tool for students to reflect on how well their needs were met.
- Three Prescription Card Styles: Print, script, and blank options for flexibility.
- Bonus - Band-Aid Templates: Adds a creative, engaging element to the lesson.
How It Helps:
This lesson plan promotes self-reflection, empathy, and perspective-taking by giving students the opportunity to act as “patients” with unique needs and receive personalized “prescriptions” from a “doctor.” Through this role-play, students engage in meaningful discussions about fairness and learn that fairness is about meeting individual needs, not equal treatment for everyone. The rating handout encourages reflection and dialogue, enhancing students' social-emotional growth.
Perfect For:
- 3rd-5th grade
- Elementary School Counselors
- Teachers
- Homeschool
- Classroom Guidance Lessons
- Small Group & Individual Counseling
- Social-Emotional Learning Activities
Bonus/Why You'll Love It:
This interactive activity is designed to captivate students' attention while teaching important SEL concepts. It’s easy to implement, print-and-go, and fosters engaging discussions about fairness and empathy that will stick with your students long after the lesson ends.
