Day 1: The Big Questions - What is Right and Wrong?

Activity 1: The Trolley Problem (Moral Dilemmas)

Materials: Print out a simple version of the Trolley Problem or draw it.

Task:

Explain: A train is coming! You can pull a lever to switch the track. One track has 5 people, the other has 1. What do you do?

Discuss: Why did he choose that? Does saving more lives always mean it's the "right" choice?

Skill Developed: Ethical reasoning, decision-making.

Activity 2: "What Would You Do?" Roleplay

Materials: Small scenario cards (handwritten or printed).

Task:

Give everyday dilemmas: "You find a wallet on the floor. What do you do?"

Discuss: How would different cultures, religions, or laws see the decision?

Skill Developed: Perspective-taking, moral philosophy.

Activity 3: Watch & Discuss - “What If Everyone Lied?”

Platform: YouTube - The School of Life (Philosophy for Kids)

Task: Watch a video about honesty and ethics. Discuss why truth matters in society.

Skill Developed: Understanding social contracts and values.

🔹** Why It Matters**: This builds a foundation in ethics, which is key to understanding laws, justice, and leadership.

Day 2: What is a Government & Why Do We Have Rules?

Activity 1: “If You Were King” Game

Materials: Paper & markers to draw a "kingdom."

Task:

He is now King of an Island! He must create 3 rules for the people.

Ask: "What if someone breaks a rule?" "Who enforces the rules?" "Should everyone vote?"

Skill Developed: Understanding governance, justice.

Activity 2: Build a Country - SimCity or Civilization Game

Platform: SimCity (Web-based city-building game)

Task: Play for 20 minutes and discuss:

"Why do people need roads, schools, and hospitals?"

"What happens if you ignore the environment?"

Skill Developed: Understanding societal needs, problem-solving.

Activity 3: Real-Life Leaders & Their Decisions

Platform: Time for Kids - News for Kids

Task: Pick a current news article (e.g., a president making a big decision).

Discuss: "Why did they choose this? Was it fair?"

Skill Developed: Critical thinking, understanding leadership.

🔹 Why It Matters: Knowing how rules and governments work helps kids become better decision-makers.

Day 3: What is Truth? Can We Trust Everything We Read?

Activity 1: "Fact vs Opinion" Sorting Game

Materials: A mix of headlines (real and made-up, like “Aliens Land on Mars!”).

Task:

Let him sort them into "Fact" or "Opinion."

Explain: How do we know if something is true?

Skill Developed: Media literacy, critical thinking.

Activity 2: Fake News Detective

Platform: BBC iReporter - Interactive Game

Task: Play an interactive fake news game.

Skill Developed: Spotting misleading information.

Activity 3: Experiment - The Broken Telephone Game

Materials: Family or friends.

Task:

Whisper a sentence to the first person. See how it changes after being passed around.

Discuss: How does misinformation spread?

Skill Developed: Understanding how media and rumors work.

🔹 Why It Matters: Teaching media literacy early prevents kids from believing everything online.

Day 4: Who Decides What is Fair?

Activity 1: The "Cookie Fairness" Game

Materials: One cookie (or toy) and 3 players (family members).

Task:

Pretend there’s only 1 cookie left. Who gets it?

Let your son decide a fair way to divide it.

Introduce ideas like: "Should everyone get the same?" "What if one person is hungrier?"

Skill Developed: Understanding fairness and equity.

Activity 2: The Justice System Roleplay

Materials: Paper to write down a "crime" (e.g., "Stealing a toy").

Task:

One person plays the judge, one is the accused, and one is the lawyer.

Have a mock trial where he must decide the punishment.

Skill Developed: Understanding justice and law.

Activity 3: Watch & Discuss - “What is Fairness?”

Platform: TED-Ed - The Fairness Experiment

Task: Watch a video on why fairness is different for everyone.

Skill Developed: Moral reasoning, empathy.

🔹 Why It Matters: Understanding fairness helps with conflict resolution and future leadership skills.

Day 5: The Big Picture - How Do We Solve Problems as a Society?

Activity 1: Climate Change – "What Would You Do?"

Platform: NASA Kids - Climate Games

Task: Play an interactive climate change game where he makes decisions to save the planet.

Skill Developed: Decision-making, problem-solving.

Activity 2: “The Domino Effect” - How One Action Affects Another

Materials: Dominoes or paper.

Task:

Set up a chain of dominoes and knock one down.

Discuss: "How do small actions lead to big consequences in the world?"

Skill Developed: Understanding cause and effect in society.

Activity 3: Debate Club (Fun Topics!)

Task: Let him pick a side and debate fun topics like:

“Should school be only 3 days a week?”

“Should we have robots as teachers?”

Discuss: What are the pros and cons of each side?

Skill Developed: Public speaking, reasoning.

🔹 Why It Matters: Debating builds confidence, communication, and logical reasoning.