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!
Shamrock Shuffle
Arrange the participants in chairs in a circle with one less chair than people. Larger groups may need multiple circles. Have the person without a chair stand in the middle. They are to call out a sentence that describes him or herself. Examples: People wearing a red...
Our other Pillars have resources that can be used in an educational setting or for education professionals.
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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)
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Christian Family Activity
Bible Verses
Christian Poster
Prayer and Reflections
Archived Resources