Trustworthiness In School
vs. unreliability
Gaining the confidence of others by demonstrating reliability
To practice Trustworthiness, I will: 
- follow through on my commitments
- complete all tasks to the best of my ability
- keep confidences
- tell the truth
- anticipate the concerns of others
Trustworthiness: A Building Block of Friendship
If you look at the “I wills” for being trustworthy, you are looking at the definition of what would make a good friend. It’s about following through on promises, honoring secrets, telling the truth, and being your best and proactive. These are the activities that bond two people or a group together.
Teambuilding activities help to connect students to one another and may also give the teacher some insight into what motivates each student. Creating a community within the classroom and the school is a key bully prevention strategy. Teaching students to value one another and feel connected to each other will create a trustworthy environment where students will care for each other.
This month, focus on trustworthiness to build up relationships.
The Links below will take you to Resources you can use in the classroom or in homeschool
to teach the Character Quality of Trustworthiness.
Need to build community in your classroom? Try these team building activities!
What A Deal!
This activity requires a deck of playing cards, even a deck that is missing cards works for this game. Deal out several cards to each person. Go around the room and one by one each person needs to play a card by laying it down in front of them and telling something...
Our other Pillars have resources that can be used in an educational setting or for education professionals.
Visit Trustworthiness in Business>>
Teambuilding
Power Up with Character
Interview Questions
Adult Business Books
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Quotes
Character All Month Calendar
Related Qualities
Character Holiday Activities
Family Activity (with a printable for sending home to parents)
Visit Trustworthiness in Faith>>
Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
Archived Resources