Honesty is defined as fairness and straightforwardness of conduct when one speaks the truth and act truthfully and is often connected to sincerity, integrity and trustworthiness. But honesty is not just about telling the truth. It promotes openness, gives clarity and empowers one to be authentic. Honesty has connections to other traits that support kindness, in particular self-compassion and self-acceptance. Being honest requires courage, realism, trust and it takes practice. Teaching honesty can be a challenge! Often social media and the virtual world create unreal perceptions of honesty. Teaching the importance of practicing honesty sets the dynamic of your classroom and prepares students for individual success in their future. The activities sourced and designed provide opportunities for children and students to explore authenticity and integrity in their own lives, classroom and community.

The concepts of honesty and dishonesty have varying connotations and may be dependent on experience, age and culture. This activity asks students to (i) explore quotes about honesty and integrity and (ii) share their reflections. The digital notice board Padlet will be used to share student’s reflections, images and links on a collated "wall" that can be shared with the class.