Integrity in G5

In Grade 5 we are discussing topics such as integrity during our counseling time together.  During this stretch before break sometimes students become impatient with one another and may need reminders about what an important role they play as Red Hat leaders in modeling expected behavior with one another and across the school.

During our integrity lesson, two unsuspecting students were given M&Ms and juice. However, what was represented on the outside was not actually what was on the inside. Instead, students expressed feeling disappointed, upset and grumpy when instead they got pebbles and water.

It's water...how disappointing!

In the same way, students revisited their role as Red Hat leaders and what that should look like and sound like in their behavior and how the reality of their behavior should match who they say they are as Red Hat leaders. The vast majority of our students are doing the right thing! We want to commend our students for continuing to act with integrity during those transition times and spaces where they could choose to make unexpected choices.

Use this a conversation starter at home. It's never too early to talk about the importance of integrity!