Honesty Heroes Slides
Kindergarten Counseling • Lesson 3
HONESTY
HEROES!
Telling the truth builds strong trust with the people we love.
Let's learn and grow together! Slide 1 of 10
Our Power Words
Honesty Vocabulary
Honest & Truth
Saying what really, truly happened without making up stories.
Trust
When people know they can depend on you to do the right thing.
Responsibility
Owning up to your actions and saying, "I did that, and I can help make it right!"
Being a helper starts with our words! Slide 2 of 10
Let's Imagine!
Opening Scenario
Uh-Oh Moment!
"You are walking in the classroom and accidentally knock over a friend's water bottle. Splash!"
What is the honest thing to do?
A. Hide it or run away?
B. Blame it on someone else?
C. Say sorry and help clean up!
It's okay to make mistakes! Honesty helps us fix them. Slide 3 of 10
Let's Watch!
Gracie's Corner – Be Honest

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https://youtu.be/vyNDl6IoDTs
Listen closely to the song to hear why telling the truth is so awesome! Slide 4 of 10
Let's Talk About It!
Group Chat
1
Why is honesty important?
How do other people feel when we tell them the truth?
2
Is telling the truth always easy?
When is it hard to say the truth? What can we do when we feel scared?
3
How does honesty help friendships?
Does honesty help make friends feel safe playing with us?
Raise your hand and share your wonderful ideas! Slide 5 of 10
Game Time: Truth or Choice
Movement Activity
How to Play:
I will read some classroom stories. You get to decide if the person made an honest choice!
Honest Choice
Move to the RIGHT side of the room!
Not Honest
Move to the LEFT side of the room!
Listen carefully to the story before you make your move! Slide 6 of 10
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Truth or Choice Story 1
Situation 1
At the Art Table...
"You accidentally snap a brand new green crayon in half. You walk up to your teacher and say, 'I'm sorry, I broke this green crayon by mistake.'"
Left: Not Honest Choice
Right: Honest Choice
Make your move to the side of the room that matches your answer! Slide 7 of 10
2
Truth or Choice Story 2
Situation 2
At Home in the Kitchen...
"You ate the last cookie from the jar. When your dad asks who ate it, you say, 'Our pet dog did it!'"
Left: Not Honest Choice
Right: Honest Choice
Make your move! Remember, think about how the dad feels. Slide 8 of 10
3
Truth or Choice Story 3
Situation 3
In the Play Area...
"You forgot to clean up your building blocks. You tell your mom, 'I forgot to put them away, but I can go clean them up right now!'"
Left: Not Honest Choice
Right: Honest Choice
Make your move! How does taking responsibility help? Slide 9 of 10
Hero Challenge!
Closing
Let's complete our Honesty Hero pledge!
"Being honest helps people TRUST us!"
Remember: Whenever you tell the truth, you are wearing your invisible Honesty Hero cape!
You are an official Honesty Hero! Slide 10 of 10
Honesty Hero Teacher Guide
Lesson 3 Facilitator Guide
Honesty Heroes
Kindergarten Guidance & Counseling Lesson
EST. TIME: 30 MINS
Core Concept Truth builds trust.
Key Vocab Honest, Truth, Trust, Responsibility.
Prep Required Projector for slides. No print materials!
Learning Goals
- Identify honest actions vs. untruths.
- Connect honesty to trust and safety.
- Practice taking responsibility with helper scripts.
K-Development Note
Kindergarteners often blur the line between fantasy, wishful thinking, and lying. Avoid harsh accusations; focus instead on empowering them with scripts to confidently say "what really happened."
Slide Sync Setup
Queue slide presentation. Turn up audio for Gracie's Corner video on Slide 4. Set up classroom tape or visual dividers if desired.
1
Welcome & Vocabulary (5 mins)
Show Slides 1 & 2. Walk through the four key terms using simple sensory definitions.
Scripting
"Hi heroes! Today we are learning how our words can be superpowers. When we say what really happened, we are telling the truth. That makes people trust us!"
2
Let's Imagine (5 mins)
Project Slide 3. Guide students through the water bottle spill scenario. Show how running away makes it worse.
Scripting
"If we make a mess and hide, how does our friend feel? (Sad, worried). If we say 'I accidentally knocked it over, let's clean it,' how do they feel? (Safe, happy!). That is truth building trust!"
3
Gracie's Corner Video (7 mins)
Play video on Slide 4. Prompt students to sway/clap with the catchy music. Transition directly to Slide 5 for group debrief.
Scripting Questions
- "Why is telling the truth actually a brave thing?"
- "How does being honest keep us safe and friendly?"
Kindergarten Counseling Guide • Lesson 3 Page 1 of 2
Lesson 3 Facilitator Guide
Truth or Choice Activity
Zero-Material Movement Practice
EST. TIME: 10 MINS
Movement Setup (No Materials Required)
Designate the RIGHT side of the classroom area as the ✔ Honest Choice zone. Designate the LEFT side of the room as the ✘ Not Honest zone. Ensure the pathway is safe and clear of bags or chairs before starting.
Scenario Deconstruction for Teacher Facilitation