Sharing and Fairness

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Study Guide

Learn why sharing and being fair make friendships and communities better for everyone.

Sharing means letting others use or have some of what you have. When you share your crayons with a classmate or let a friend take a turn on the swings, you are sharing. Sharing shows that you care about other people's feelings and happiness.

Fairness means treating everyone the same way and making sure everyone gets a chance. When a teacher gives every student the same amount of time to answer a question, that is fair. Fair does not always mean everyone gets exactly the same thing — it means everyone gets what they need. For example, taller students might need a bigger chair, but that is still fair!

Sharing and fairness are important in families, classrooms, and communities. When people share and treat each other fairly, there is less arguing and everyone feels included and respected. Being fair takes practice, but it makes the whole group happier and stronger.

Key terms

sharing

Letting others use or have some of what you have

fairness

Treating everyone equally and making sure everyone gets what they need

take turns

Each person using or doing something for a set time and then letting the next person go

include

To let others join in and be part of a group or activity

respect

Treating others kindly and caring about their feelings and rights

Flashcards

Sharing

Letting others use or have some of what you have

Fairness

Treating everyone equally and making sure everyone gets what they need

Take turns

Each person using something for a time, then letting the next person go

Include

To let others join in and be part of a group or activity

Respect

Treating others kindly and caring about their feelings

Cooperate

Working together with others to achieve a shared goal

Practice questions

1. What does sharing mean?

   1. Keeping everything for yourself
   2. Letting others use or have some of what you have
   3. Always being first
   4. Never playing games
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   Answer: Letting others use or have some of what you have

   Sharing is the act of giving part of what you have to others so everyone can benefit.

2. Fairness means everyone gets exactly the same thing.

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   Answer: False

   Fairness means everyone gets what they need, which is not always the exact same thing.

3. What does taking turns mean?

   1. Only you get to play
   2. Each person gets a chance before the next person goes
   3. Nobody gets to play
   4. Playing alone
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   Answer: Each person gets a chance before the next person goes

   Taking turns ensures every person gets a fair opportunity to participate.

4. Sharing helps people feel included and respected.

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   Answer: True

   When people share, others feel welcomed and valued, which builds stronger friendships.

5. Treating everyone equally and giving everyone what they need is called ___.

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   Answer: fairness

   Fairness is about treating everyone equally and ensuring everyone's needs are met.

Fun facts

• Studies show that children who share more tend to have more and better friendships!
• Even chimpanzees share food with friends — fairness is found in many animals, not just humans.
• The word 'fair' has been used in English for over 1,000 years to mean treating people equally.

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