Integrity
The Power of Doing What is Right Lower Elementary
Julia and Jade the Giraffe
Integrity The Power of Doing What is Right Julia and Jade the Giraffe
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Integrity What is Integrity?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Examples of Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Words of Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Integrity Insights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 How Do You Show Integrity?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Champions of Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Admirable Animals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Integrity Chronicles: Julia's Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 A Difficult Day at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Learning About Integrity from Her Mother . . . . . . . . . 14 A Magical Dream with Jade the Giraffe. . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A Ride Through the City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 A Lesson in Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 A Challenge to Be Brave. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Julia's New Beginning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Continuing the Journey of Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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What is
Integrity? Integrity means doing what is right even when no one is watching.
It is being honest, keeping your
promises, and making fair choices.
When you have integrity, people trust you.
You help make your school and home a better place.
“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.” 5
Examples of Integrity Telling the truth when you make a mistake. Taking care of books, toys, and classroom supplies, then returning them nicely.
Including someone who is sitting alone or feeling left out. Letting your teacher or parents know if you accidentally break something.
Playing by the rules during a game, even when you really want to win.
Doing your own homework and trying your best.
Speaking up if you see someone being treated unfairly.
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Words of Wisdom “ Do your best to make good choices every day.” “Your actions show who you are.” “People trust you when you tell the truth and do what is right.”
“Doing the right thing helps others feel safe and respected.”
“Be the same good person at school, at home, and everywhere you go."
Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; it is choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy.” — Brené Brown
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Integrity Insights Integrity means doing the right thing
every day. When you are honest, fair,
and kind, people notice and trust you. It makes you feel happy inside, and
your friends are proud to be with you.
Integrity is all about doing what you say and being true to who you are.
“Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do.” — Don Galer
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How Do You Show Integrity? Tell the truth, even when it is hard. Keep your promises. Take responsibility for your actions. Stand up for what is right, even if it is not easy. Treat others with kindness and fairness. Do not spread rumors or gossip. Show others by your actions what is right.
“Integrity is the foundation upon which all other values are built.” — Brian Tracy 9
Champions of Integrity
Nelson Mandela: Fought for justice in South Africa, even when he was in prison for 27 years.
Malala Yousafzai: Spoke
up for girls’ education even when it was dangerous.
Rosa Parks: Refused to give
up her seat on a bus, which
helped start a movement for civil rights.
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Admirable Animals The integrity of the giraffe
Look at giraffes. They stand tall and are gentle. They care for their young. They are brave and
protect each other. Giraffes show us that being strong and kind is part of having integrity.
“Stand tall like a giraffe. Reach high with your integrity and never lower your values.” — Unknown
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Integrity Chronicles:
Julia's Journey
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A Difficult Day at School Julia was a happy girl who used a wheelchair. One day at school, some children said unkind things to her.
At dinner, Julia was very quiet. Her mother noticed that she looked sad.
Later, Julia said, “Some kids were mean to me today.” Her mother gave her a hug and said, “Sometimes
people make hurtful choices. People with integrity choose to be kind, honest, and fair to others.”
Julia listened carefully. She knew she wanted to be a person with integrity too.
“People show integrity when they choose kindness, honesty, and respect.”
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Learning About Integrity from Her Mother Julia’s mother hugged her and said,
“Integrity means doing the right thing, even when it
is hard. Be honest, kind, and fair. If someone is rude to you, tell a teacher. You are never alone. I am proud of you.”
Julia felt a little better and went to sleep, wishing she had the strength to stand up for herself.
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“People with integrity stand up for what is right, no matter what.”
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A Magical Dream with Jade the Giraffe That night, Julia dreamed that a tall giraffe named Jade came up to her window and smiled at her. “Hi, Julia! I’m Jade,” said the giraffe. Julia asked, “Is this a dream?” Jade nodded and said, “Yes, but it feels real. I’m here to talk to you about integrity because I know you had a difficult day.”
Julia told Jade about the teasing at school. Jade said, “People who are mean do not have
integrity. I want to show you how strong integrity is.” Then Jade said, “Having integrity means standing tall like a giraffe, no matter what others say.”
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“Integrity is about standing tall, just like a giraffe, no matter what others say or do.”
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A Ride Through the City Jade lifted Julia onto her back, and they soared above
New York City. They saw many kind people. A girl returned a lost dog. A boy stood up for a friend. Kids worked together to clean up a park.
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“When you do what is right, you help make the world a little brighter.” “Doing what is right helps make the world a little brighter,” said Jade.
Julia smiled, feeling happy to see people with integrity.
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“Integrity means having the courage to be honest, fair, and kind, no matter what.” 20
A Lesson in Integrity “Integrity means always being honest, kind, and fair,” Jade said. “People with integrity
never hurt others or lie. Bullies do not have integrity.”
Julia thought about her day at school. She felt brave and happy knowing she could be kind and tell the truth. That night, she promised herself she would always have integrity.
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“Integrity is about lifting yourself and others up, no matter the challenges you face.”
A Challenge to Be Brave Jade said, "Every day, we make little choices.
Choose to be brave and tell the truth. Tomorrow, find one small way to be kind and strong."
Julia nodded and felt strong. She knew that even a small act of kindness makes a big difference. She promised herself to be brave and honest every day.
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Julia's New Beginning The next morning, Julia saw a classmate being
teased. She remembered Jade’s words and said,
“That is not okay. You deserve respect.” The bullies stopped. Later, Julia knocked over paint with her
wheelchair. She told the art teacher, “I did it.” The teacher said, “Thank you for being honest.” Julia
smiled. She showed integrity. That night, she told her mom about her brave day and felt proud of her choices.
“I may be in a wheelchair, but my integrity lets me stand tall.” 23
Continuing the Journey of Integrity Julia knew integrity was not
something you do just once. It is about who you are every day. She tried hard to be kind, honest, and brave. Every time she did, she felt stronger.
Julia knew her journey was just
starting. Integrity was her special
power. She did not have to be perfect. She just needed to try her best to
do what was right. With each good
choice, Julia felt tall and strong, just like a giraffe.
“Integrity is a journey, and every step you take with honesty and kindness brings you closer to the best version of yourself.” 24
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