Trustworthy

Trustworthy Lesson Plan and Resources

Ideas for School Wide Activities

Weekly TAKES PRIDE Challenges (Morning Announcements)

School “Town Meetings” that kickoff each month’s theme

“We Can” Calendar to encourage TAKES PRIDE behavior at home

Recognition for trustworthy behavior

Trustworthy Graffiti Wall

Character Traits Songs

Skits or role-plays to demonstrate trustworthiness

Table in library featuring books related to monthly theme

Large flip book in common area using poster board and book rings

"Spotlight" on trustworthy behavior

Interdisciplinary approach: Looking for examples of trustworthy acts in literature

Ways to show you are Trustworthy

Tell the truth--even when it is difficult.

Keep a promise.

Follow your teacher's directions.

Return something to the person it belongs to.

Be honest on the playground.

Do your homework without being reminded.

Come to school prepared.

Follow the rules--even when no one is watching.

Admit to a mistake.

Ideas for Parent and Community Involvement

"The glue that holds all relationships together--including the relationship between the leader and the led--is trust, and trust is based on integrity."

--Brian Tracy

Read a book about trustworthy behavior and discuss the characters

Share how your child shows trustworthiness at home

Watch a TV show with your child, and talk about the various ways in which the characters acted toward one another

Talk with your child about what it means to be an honest and trustworthy person

Ask your child what they are learning about being trustworthy