Ethics, 4–6 years — 20 topics · MyLeoNes™ Kuks
20 ethics topics written for 4–6 years — not a older text simplified. In teaching order, each a deck of five cards: the idea, why it exists, a worked example, the common trap and where you meet it.
Ethics · 4–6 years
Noticing how others feel
Other people have feelings and needs, just as we do. Noticing them helps us choose actions that do not cause avoidable hurt.
Fair turns
Fairness means making a reasonable plan when people want the same thing. Taking turns gives each person a real chance to play, speak or use something.
Telling the truth
Honesty means saying what really happened, even when a mistake feels uncomfortable. Truth helps people understand a situation and decide how to put things right.
Asking before touching
Each person has a say about their own body and belongings. Asking first, and accepting a no, shows respect and helps people feel safe.
Keeping promises
A promise is a clear agreement about something you will do. Children learn that trust grows when words and actions match.
Making amends
When our action hurts someone or damages something, saying sorry is only the beginning. We can notice the result, take responsibility and help make things better.
Caring for shared things
Shared things belong to everyone who uses them, even when no one person owns them. Caring for them keeps them ready and useful for the next person.
Including others in play
Including someone means making a real place for them in a shared activity, while respecting that they may choose not to join. It is different from forcing a child to play.
Stopping when someone says no
People can choose what happens to their own body and belongings. When someone says no or stop, we listen and give space.
Rules that keep people safe
Some rules are not just commands. They stop people getting hurt, lost or frightened, so we follow them even when we would rather do something else.
Respecting differences
People may look, speak, move, learn or celebrate in different ways. Difference is not a reason to laugh at someone or treat them as less important.
Caring for animals safely
Animals can feel pain, fear and comfort, but they do not explain their wishes with words. We treat them gently, give them what they need and ask an adult before getting close.
Helping without taking over
Notice when someone needs help, offer it, and leave space for them to do what they can.
Keeping private things private
Learn that some words, pictures, and body information belong to a person and should not be passed around.
Choosing words that do not hurt
Say what you need without insulting, threatening, or making another person small.
Returning what you borrow
Understand that borrowing gives you temporary use, not ownership, and that returning lets the other person use their thing again.
Being a good sport
Games can be exciting even when the result is not what we hoped. Being a good sport means enjoying the game, respecting the players and handling both winning and losing.
Looking after nature
Plants, soil, water and small creatures are part of the world we share. Looking after nature means enjoying it without needlessly damaging the living things and places around us.
Speaking up when something is wrong
Sometimes a child sees danger, unfair treatment or someone being hurt. Speaking up means using a clear voice and getting help, rather than staying quiet because the problem feels difficult.
Listening before deciding
A quick look can make a story seem obvious, but we may not know what happened. Listening to each person before deciding helps us avoid blaming someone for an accident or misunderstanding.
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