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Integrity The Power of Doing What is Right

Julia and Jade the Giraffe

Upper Elementary

Integrity The Power of Doing What is Right Julia and Jade the Giraffe

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Integrity What is Integrity? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Examples of Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Words of Wisdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Integrity Insights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 How Can You Show Integrity?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Champions of Integrity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Admirable Animals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Julia and Jade the Giraffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 A Hard Day at School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Learning from Mom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 A Dream with Jade the Giraffe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Facing the Bullies Again . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Sharing with Mom and Feeling Proud. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Learning Through Integrity Challenges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Continuing Your Integrity Journey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Integrity Reflection and Reinforcement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

What is

Integrity?

Integrity means doing the right thing, even when no

one is watching. It is about being honest, fair, kind, and standing up for what is right. People with integrity are respected and trusted by others.

This allows you to walk with your head held high, knowing you always stand up for what is right.

“Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is looking.” — C.S. Lewis

Examples of Integrity Returning a lost wallet you find in the hallway.

Admitting to your teacher that you made a mistake on an assignment.

Telling the truth about breaking a classroom rule.

Standing up when a group of classmates is teasing someone else. Offering to help a new student find their way.

Defending someone who is not being included in a group.

Refusing to cheat, even if your best friend asks you to.

Choosing to do what is right even when others don’t. Volunteering to clean up after a school event without being asked.

Words of Wisdom Integrity means doing what you know is right, even when no one is watching.

It means your choices match your values, even when doing the right thing is not the easiest choice.

“Integrity is choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy” — Brené Brown

Integrity Insights Integrity helps you earn trust

and respect. People with integrity make wise decisions, treat others with fairness, and are proud of their actions. Without integrity,

people lose respect from others, and from themselves.

Living with integrity means feeling proud of who you are and living

in peace, knowing you always do what is right.

“Integrity is what we do, what we say, and what we say we do.” — Don Galer

How Can You Show Integrity? Tell the truth, even when it is uncomfortable. Apologize and make things right when you have hurt someone. Speak up when you see someone being treated unfairly. Stand up for classmates who are being bullied. Return borrowed items in good condition. Help others without expecting anything in return. A person with integrity chooses honesty, kindness, and respect every time.

Champions of Integrity Simone Biles (Athlete): She

showed integrity by prioritizing mental health and honesty in competition.

Abraham Lincoln (Politician): He led with fairness and

honesty, standing up for what was right.

Jane Addams (Social Work Leader): She founded settlement houses

to help the poor, demonstrating compassion and integrity.

Fred Rogers (Public Figure): Known for kindness and

sincerity, always promoting respect and fairness.

Admirable Animals The Giraffe

Giraffes may look gentle, but they are also strong

and alert. Their great height helps them see what

is happening around them, and they can use their powerful legs to defend themselves and their young when threatened.

A giraffe does not need to be

loud to be strong. It stands tall and steady.

That makes the giraffe a

meaningful symbol of integrity. Integrity means standing by

what you know is right, even when it takes courage.

Like the giraffe, we can

stand tall in our choices, stay true to what we

believe is right, and have the courage to do the right thing.

“Stand tall like a giraffe. Reach high with your integrity and never lower your values.” — Unknown

Julia and Jade the Giraffe

A Hard Day at School At recess, Julia sat in her wheelchair, watching others play basketball.

“Hi, Julia,” one of the boys mocked. “Want to run? Oh, wait, you can’t!”

They laughed. Another boy spun her wheelchair. “Stop!” Julia said firmly.

“What are you going to do? Run us over?” another one said mockingly.

Julia didn’t feel embarrassed; she felt hurt. It hurts

deeply when others bully you, especially when they choose to be cruel instead of kind.

Integrity helps you stay strong when others are unkind.

Learning from Mom At dinner, Julia was quiet. Her mom gently asked, “What happened today, sweetheart?”

Julia shared everything. Her mom held her hand tightly.

“Those boys act that way because they lack

integrity,” her mom said seriously. “They hurt others to feel powerful, but their actions are

cruel and wrong. Bullying causes deep pain that can stay with someone for a long time.

People who bully others cause harm and need to learn to behave better.” She continued:

“Without integrity, people lose the respect of others and of themselves. But when you live

with integrity, you stand firm, do what is right,

and feel proud. If you see bullying, don’t ignore it. Stand up for what is right, or tell a teacher or an adult. Bullying is serious and harmful,

and facing it is part of living with integrity and making our world better.”

Integrity means always doing what is right,

and it helps you feel proud of yourself at all

times. You can walk with your head held high,

knowing that you will always stand up for what is right.

A Dream with Jade the Giraffe That night, Julia dreamed of a bright meadow where Jade, a tall giraffe with kind eyes, greeted her.

“I had a tough day,” Julia confessed. Jade nodded. “I stand firm and protect others. I never hurt

others and always choose what is right. That is integrity. When people lack integrity, they

lose the respect of others and, worst of all, they do not respect themselves. But when you live with integrity, you can hold your head high,

knowing that you are honest, kind, and fair.”

Jade showed Julia scenes of children

helping others, sharing, and standing up to bullies.

“Integrity makes life better,” Jade continued.

“Every time you choose honesty, kindness, and fairness, you become someone you can be proud of.”

Julia smiled. “I want to carry myself like you do.”

“You already can,” Jade said. “Every

choice you make shapes who you are. Stand up for what is right always.”

Facing the Bullies Again The next day, Julia saw the boys teasing a younger student. She rolled up to them and said, “That is not right. Maybe you should learn about integrity.”

One boy frowned. “What is integrity?” Julia answered confidently, “It is choosing to do the right thing, even when it is hard. It is about respect,

honesty, and kindness. People with integrity stand up for others.”

The boys exchanged uncertain looks and quietly walked away.

The younger student smiled shyly. “Thank you.” Julia replied warmly, “You are welcome. I will always stand up for what is right.”

Standing for what is right shows courage and strength.

Sharing with Mom and Feeling Proud That evening, Julia told her mom what happened. “I stood up for someone today,” she said. Her mom asked gently, “What did you say?” “I told the boys they should learn about integrity. I explained what it meant,” Julia said, beaming.

Her mom hugged her tightly. “I am so proud of you.

You are becoming someone others will look up to. But remember, integrity is not just something you show at school. It is something you carry with you throughout

your whole life. It shows in how you treat your friends, how you do your schoolwork, how you act when no

one is watching, and how you face challenges at work when you grow up. Integrity shapes every part of who you are, in your relationships, in your studies, in your job, and in every decision you make.”

Julia listened carefully. “So it is about standing up for what is right everywhere?”

Her mom smiled. “Exactly. A person with

integrity is someone others trust and admire.

You will be that person by always doing what is right, and by walking through life with your head held high, knowing you make choices you can be proud of.”

That night, Julia dreamed of Jade again. “You stood taller than ever,” Jade said warmly. “I did,” Julia answered. “And I will keep doing it.” Integrity gives us the strength to stand tall,

inspire others, and live with pride and peace.

Learning Through Integrity Challenges Own up to mistakes and make them right. Tell the truth, even when it is difficult.

Integrity Focus on doing your best, not just getting by.

Challenges help us grow stronger, braver, and kinder. 28

Speak out against bullying with confidence.

Stand up for others, even if you feel nervous.

Continuing Your Integrity Journey

Start now Be kind and respectful every day. Speak honestly, even when it is hard. Help others when you see a need. Keep going by: Setting personal goals to live with integrity. Standing up for what is right and fair. Sharing stories of integrity with friends and family.

Reflecting on how each action shapes your character.

Writing letters of encouragement to others who show integrity.

Volunteering to help younger students learn about respect and kindness.

Practicing gratitude for people who inspire you to stand tall.

When you live with integrity, you live at peace because you know you are always doing the right thing. 29

Integrity Reflection and Reinforcement Write about a time you stood up for someone. Create a poster to encourage kindness, honesty, and fairness.

Challenge yourself to show integrity at school, home, and everywhere.

Integrity helps you stand tall and proud, just like Jade the Giraffe! 30