This Teacher's Band-Aid Illustration For Teaching Grade-School Students About Equity Is Resonating With TikTok Users Everywhere

School isn't just for teaching kids how to read, write, and count. It additionally teaches them social skills like communication, empathy, and understanding.

However, it isn't easy to explain such concepts. Aimee, a 21-year-old third-grade teacher, has her own way of introducing and describing the concept of fairness to her students by using an extremely simple item, which in this case is a bandage.

The lady shared a TikTok clip in which she explained how she managed to teach her students all about fairness. She inquired whether any of the kids had ever had bruised elbows, and a lot of kids raised their hands.

She then requested one of them to share their story of what occurred, and after this, the teacher gave the kids a band-aid. Then, she continued to ask whether any of them had ever bumped their heads, and once again, many children lifted their hands.

She then asked one of the children to share their experience, and after they did, she also gave them a band-aid, saying that she was sorry this happened. The children were somewhat confused because they knew that this wasn't how one treats a bumped head.

Teaching things connected to ethics to kids can be a difficult assignment.

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Again, the teacher asked who had ever scratched their knee, and the same thing occurred as several children lifted their hands. One of them got to share their story, and afterward, they received the same band-aid that the other children got.

Fairness lessons

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With the use of a band-aid

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The children took their time to understand what their teacher was saying, but by the end, she succeeded in clarifying what equity, or fairness, means.

Kids are a little confused

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This is where the teacher chose to share the lesson of the present situation: fairness isn't when everybody gets exactly the same things and similar treatment, but when everybody gets what they need in a specific circumstance.

Stopping the lessons

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Students now understand

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This lady teaching third graders chose to teach them fairness through the use of band-aids.

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Here is the full video below

In her next video, the teacher explains more about the lesson, saying that now the kids are much more in agreement and knowledgeable about helping one another.

Showing you why

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This is an equity lesson

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Later, the lady made another video where she said that this was an equity illustration. It has helped children understand that fairness, or equity, doesn't come from giving individuals exactly the same means to assist them when the issues they are facing are very different.

All I have to do is say...

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In light of this significant lesson, they know what to do when there is a friend or classmate in need. She went further to give a few examples of what equity looks like in reality.

A tool can be helpful

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Sometimes, a tool isn't helpful

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Then, she demonstrates a couple of scenarios where this lesson helps students perform better.

Having timers in class

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Here's a helpful one

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Can we call it a day already?

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Giving out treats

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Or not...

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The teacher also added that she gives her students permission to use any 'accommodation' that can aid them during their school day.

Use the tool if it's helpful

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The clip of the teacher teaching the band-aid lesson went viral, garnering more than 5 million views. Other clips made by Aimee also include tips and tricks for how to organize your work, plan for classes, and teach children. As Dr. Carol Dweck, a renowned motivation researcher, states, 'Students thrive when they feel their unique needs are acknowledged and addressed.' This young lady appears to genuinely enjoy her work and is eager to share her discoveries with others. What are your thoughts about this band-aid teaching? Leave a comment below! 

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