Family Teaching Guide · Ages 4–5 · Tigers
Integrity
November · Word of the Month
This month we are learning about INTEGRITY — starting with HONESTY! Integrity means doing the right thing, and it starts with telling the truth, even when it's hard, like admitting a mistake.
🤝 What is honesty?
Honesty means telling the truth, even when it's hard — like admitting you made a mistake instead of blaming someone else. Being honest is the first big step toward integrity.
📖 Examples of honesty for this age
- ●Telling the truth even after a mistake
- ●Not blaming someone else for something you did
- ●Admitting when you broke a rule
- ●Telling a grown-up the truth, even if you're worried
💬 Try asking your child
- ●What does it mean to tell the truth?
- ●Who is someone honest that you know?
- ●How do you feel when you tell the truth, even if it's hard?
💡 Try This At Home
When your child admits a mistake honestly, praise the honesty specifically and separately from the mistake itself — "Thank you for telling me the truth" — so honesty always feels safer than hiding something.
"Telling the truth is always the brave choice!" Talk about a time telling the truth felt brave.