What does the word Honesty mean to you?
When we are truthful with our words, actions, and thoughts,
Why is it important to practice honesty?
People can trust us, it promotes being fair, allows us to know what is true
Tell about a time you were honest
(Student Response)
True or false: Admitting when you made a mistake shows honesty
True
Does this show honesty: My mom asked if I did my homework, I hadn't yet but I told her yes
No, it would have been honest to say I haven't started my homework yet
Is this showing honesty: You find a coat on the playground that is your favorite color and you put it in your backpack instead of turning it into the lost-and-found.
No, it would have been honest to return the coat since I didn't own it
Is this showing honesty: You aren’t sure how to do a math problem, so you look at your neighbor’s paper and borrow their answer.
No, it would have been honest to ask for help and let the teacher know you are stuck on the task
Is this showing honesty: Your teacher asks whoever left out the markers to please clean them up and you do it right away since you were using them last.
Yes! You owned your actions and picked up the markers
Does this show honesty: Telling a story of the weekend, but adding details of something that didn't actually happen
No, not telling the truth and sticking to the facts, it might make people not trust you if you do not tell the truth!
Honesty trait? -I took something that belonged to my brother- when he asked if I had it I owned my actions and said yes and returned the object
Yes! Owning actions and being truthful with our actions is a great way to show honesty!
True or false: Sometimes we have to think about what and how we say something to show honesty?
True!
My friend asks if I like their new shoes... I do not like them- How can I show honesty but still promote being kind?
They look really nice on you! I personally wouldn't wear them, but they look great with what you are wearing!
We just read the book "Dog man". I really liked it! How can I share that while being honest and kind?
Wow, that book was really good! Are there any more books like that? I really enjoyed it!
