"Honesty" Activity! Watch Now!

Howdy! Upper School!
This week's activity is all about "Honesty"!
Materials: Writing materials, poster or blank piece of paper, video/audio recorder
Think about the following --
What does honesty mean?
1. To be truthful
2. To not lie, cheat, or steal.
Why is honesty important?
1. Honest people are trustworthy, dependable, and respected by others.
2. It is the right thing to do. It feels good.
3. Telling the truth lets everyone know what happened and keeps the wrong person from being
blamed for something they didn’t do.
What are the consequences of dishonesty?
1. Losing the trust and respect of others.
2. The need to tell more lies in order to cover up.
3. You may face punishment and embarrassment.
What are the qualities of an honest person?
1. Tells the truth, regardless of the consequence.
2. Admits when he or she is wrong.
3. Does not cheat or steal.
4. Does not exaggerate to make things seem different than they are.
5. Keeps promises and encourages others to be truthful.
Watch and discuss this video with a family member --
• The Effects of Lying |...
Activity: You can choose between two activities!
Activity #1 -- Perform and record a short skit to share on MSTeams.
You will make a scenario in which a person has a choice to be either honest or dishonest.
Some examples to explore could include:
● Finding money at the bank machine.
● Your brother, sister or friend asks you to do their homework.
● Having accidentally broken a grumpy neighbor’s window with a ball.
● Wanting to play, but your parents ask if you’ve done your homework, and you haven’t.
● A friend asks if she/he can copy your answers during a test.
Explore the risks of being honest and the risks of being dishonest. Which risks are greater? Which consequences last longer?
Activity #2 -- The Honesty Pledge - Write your own honesty pledge.
● This is your set of promises that you always be truthful in their words and actions.
● Make sure the pledge addresses the times when it’s essential to be honest (when doing
work you’re expected to do by yourself, when answering for their actions and taking
responsibility, when telling what really happened).
● After you’ve finished writing, you may decorate, date, and sign the pledges. Final versions may read something like this: I will always tell the truth no matter what. I will admit when I am wrong. I will do my own work. I will be honest and trustworthy.
Don’t forget to share with your teachers, Mr. Chris, Ms. Nancy and Mr. Romario!
(This activity was adapted from:
dilworthpta.or...)