What Is Honesty?
This word means telling the truth, even when it’s hard.
Honesty
You find a $5 bill on the playground. Being honest means you should do this.
Turn it in to the teacher or office
This U.S. president was known for his honesty and was nicknamed “Honest Abe.”
Abraham Lincoln
If you tell a lie, you might have to do this later to cover it up.
Tell another lie
You told your sibling you wouldn’t go in their room, and you didn’t. That’s being honest and also keeping a...
A Promise
If you break something and tell the truth about it, you're showing this value.
Being Honest
You forgot to do your homework. Instead of lying, you do this.
Tell the truth to your teacher
This wooden puppet’s nose grew when he told lies.
Pinocchio
When someone finds out you lied, it’s hard for them to do this again.
Trust you
Your friend asks for help studying, and you say “yes” even though you don’t know the topic. That’s not honest—it’s better to say this.
I’m not sure how to help, but we can ask someone
Being honest helps build this between people, like friends and family.
Trust
Your friend cheats on a test and asks you not to tell. Being honest might mean doing this hard thing.
Tell an adult or encourage your friend to tell the truth
In a famous story, this kid admitted to chopping down a cherry tree.
George Washington
If you lie to stay out of trouble but get caught, your consequences might be this.
Worse or bigger
You accidentally spill juice on the couch and no one saw. The honest thing to do is...
Tell an adult or clean it up and admit it
True or False: Being honest means you always say exactly what’s on your mind, even if it’s hurtful.
False
You're playing a board game and you move an extra space by accident. What’s the honest thing to do?
Move back and admit the mistake
In fairy tales, this type of character usually lies to get what they want but gets caught in the end.
The Villain
Telling lies a lot can make you feel this way inside.
Guilty
Honesty means not taking things that aren’t yours—even if it’s something small like this.
Pencil, eraser, etc
Honesty means being truthful in your words and your _____.
Actions
Your friend asks if you like their new drawing, but you don’t. How can you be honest and kind?
Say something nice while being truthful, like "I like the colors you used".
This superhero’s real power is telling the truth with her magical lasso.
Wonder Woman
A person who always lies might be called this, and others won’t believe them—even when they tell the truth.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
When you admit you were wrong and say “I’m sorry,” that’s a form of this honest act.
Taking responsibility