Being Fair (Not Equal) in the Inclusive Classroom

1 hour course
Some children just need a little more... more energy, more attention, or special tools and materials. And that’s exactly how it should be! This course helps educators see the benefit of giving children what they need (even when it’s not the same for everyone) and prepares them to have these conversations with their students.
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Online, Self- Paced

Certificate Provided

Infant - 3rd grade Educators

In this course, you'll learn to:

  • Explain the difference between fair and equal in ways that make sense to young children 
  • Respond to “That’s not fair!” moments with sturdiness and clarity
  • Determine how to divide your attention based on student needs in the moment
  • Use ready-to-go lessons and scripts to engage children in discussions about fairness 

Course Details

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Format: Scroll & Learn

A new flexible read-and-engage format
  • Focused learning you can finish in one sitting
  • Short lessons you can scroll through at your own pace
  • Move quickly through familiar content and easily revisit key sections
  • Clickable activities keep you engaged
  • Optional, bite-sized audio to support learning without slowing you down

Knowledge & Strategies

  • Clear breakdown on the difference between fair vs. equal
  • How children understand fairness at different developmental stages
  • Practical language and scripts for talking to kids about fair and equal
  • Real classroom examples of what fairness looks like in action
  • Ways to adapt the same activity for different needs and abilities
  • Examples and guided reflection to help you notice visible and invisible differences
  • Book recommendations that celebrate differences and spark conversations

Community Connection

Included discussion board to share knowledge and engage with other educators

Bonus Materials

Included is a handout for talking to kids about fairness and complete lesson plans you can use in your classroom today!

  • The Step Stool Lesson
  • The Band-Aid Lesson
  • Fair vs. Equal

Ready to strengthen your skills?
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Developed By Experts

This course was created by a multidisciplinary team of early childhood educators, administrators, and therapists with real-world classroom experience. Our content is grounded in evidence-based practices and trusted by over 15,000 educators nationwide – so you can be sure every strategy is practical, inclusive, and research-informed.
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Group purchasing

Want to enroll your whole team?

We make it easy to purchase courses for multiple people or your whole team. Just fill out the Bulk Course Request Form, and we'll contact you within 3 business days to confirm your needs. We'll send one invoice for all participants and handle the staff enrollments for you - simple and seamless! 
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