Definition:
Integrity means being honest, and responsible and respectful all the time, whether or not people can see what you’re doing. 

In short:

Do the right thing, even when no one's looking.  

Summary:
This book is a poem about what honesty is and isn’t. The messages are about how good we feel when we are honest. There’s always another chance to tell the truth even if we don’t do it at first. It might be scary to be honest because we’re afraid of getting in trouble, but in the end, it’s the best thing to do and we feel good when we tell the truth. It’s all said in simple, rhythmic verse that a four year old could understand. 

Lesson Objectives:

1. Students talk about what honesty is and isn’t and why it’s hard to be honest sometimes. They are more inclined to tell the truth instead of lying. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. “I try to be honest in every way, from the things that I do to the things that I say.” Practice this with a grown up and try to memorize it. 
2. When you’re honest with your friends and family, why do you think they will be honest with you?
3. How do you feel when you make a mistake? Do you feel sad? Scared? 
4. What can you do when you make a mistake to make those feelings go away? 
5. How do you feel when you decide to tell the truth and do it even though it might be scary? 
6. What could you do when you’re about to say words that are hurtful? Do you say them anyway, or do you stop yourself? 
7.  “Treat others as you would like to be treated.” Try to memorize the golden rule. 
8. What are some ways you can practice the golden rule? 
9. Do you think everyone makes mistakes, or only some people? 
10. What are some words to use when you want to apologize?