Why explore diversity and difference with children?
Children notice difference early, and how they learn to think about it shapes how they treat others. Philosophy gives them space to ask whether being different is good, what fairness means and how to disagree with respect.
The activities move from Patch the patchwork cat and fair treatment for different needs to stereotypes, tolerance and Herodotus’ story about customs and cultural relativism.
Free activities to download
Ready-to-run EduTrend Contents philosophy enquiry workshops for primary, middle and high school. Each free download includes a step-by-step session plan, facilitator notes, three student worksheets and an assessment checklist. Full 20-week programmes are available in EduStore.
Same and Different
Primary · Ages 5–7
Foundation · 30 min
Young children hear about a patchwork cat who wants to look like everyone else and enquire into whether being different is good.
Should Everyone Be Treated the Same?
Primary · Ages 8–11
Developing · 45 min
Pupils consider whether treating everyone the same is always fair when people have different needs.
What Is a Stereotype?
Middle School · Ages 11–13
Intermediate · 50 min
Students examine how stereotypes form and enquire into the difference between a fair generalisation and a stereotype.
Can We Disagree Respectfully?
Middle School · Ages 12–14
Intermediate · 50 min
Students explore how people with different views and ways of life can live together, and what tolerance means.
Is There One Right Way to Live?
High School · Ages 15–18
Advanced · 60 min
Students examine Herodotus’ story of Darius and debate cultural relativism, asking whether some values are shared by all.
Liked the free activities? Go further with a 20-week programme.
Each free activity comes from a full EduTrend Contents programme: a Family Guide or Teacher's Guide with one-page session plans for 20 weeks, plus an Assessment Toolkit with rubrics, trackers and certificates. Choose the one for your child's age or your class below. Instant PDF download after checkout.
P4C-541 · 20 WEEKS · $29
Same and Different at Home
Family · Ages 5–11 with a grown-up
Exploring difference and respect at home.
P4C-542 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Diversity and Difference Enquiries
Primary · Ages 5–11
Class enquiries on difference and fairness.
P4C-543 · 20 WEEKS · $39
Diversity Philosophy Lab
Middle school · Ages 11–14
Stereotypes, tolerance and culture.
P4C-544 · 20 WEEKS · $45
Diversity Enquiry Leaders
High school · Ages 14–18
Lead diversity enquiries for younger children.
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Diversity and Difference
Explore diversity and difference with five free printable philosophy activities, from Patch the patchwork cat and fair treatment to stereotypes, respectful disagreement and cultural relativism. For longer learning, choose a 20-week programme for families, primary, middle or high school.
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