Being Comfortable with Telling Uncomfortable Truths – Honesty & Accountability

Teach Kids to Be Honest & Accountable with This Engaging Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Resource!

Do your students struggle with telling the truth, taking responsibility, or making excuses? This printable honesty activity helps children build confidence in being honest, even when it feels hard! With interactive exercises, real-life scenarios, and an emotional regulation strategy, this resource makes truth-telling, accountability, and self-reflection easy to teach in any classroom.

This Honesty & Responsibility Lesson is Perfect For:
✔️ Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Lessons
✔️ Character Education & Integrity Building
✔️ Growth Mindset & Self-Reflection Activities
✔️ Small Group Counseling & Behavior Intervention
✔️ Morning Meetings & Classroom Discussions

What’s Inside This Downloadable Honesty Lesson?
✅ Honesty Scale – Pre- and post-lesson self-rating to measure growth in honesty.
✅ Truth vs. Excuse Sorting Activity – Helps students recognize when they’re avoiding responsibility.
✅ Why Do We Make Excuses? – A reflection worksheet to explore the emotions behind dishonesty.
✅ "Name the Feeling & Breathe" Emotional Regulation Strategy – Step-by-step guide to help students manage emotions before telling the truth.
✅ Real-Life Scenarios & Honest Responses – Interactive practice for applying honesty in everyday situations.

Why Teachers & Counselors Love This Resource:
✔ No Prep – Print & Go! Ready-to-use for whole-class, small group, or individual interventions.
✔ Aligned with SEL Competencies – Supports self-awareness, decision-making, and relationship skills.
✔ Versatile & Adaptable – Use for behavior management, classroom discussions, or conflict resolution.