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Truth Shields

Lesson Plan

Truth Shields Lesson Plan

Students will learn that honesty works like a protective shield and practice choosing truth over lying to keep themselves and others safe.

This lesson builds trust, supports social-emotional growth, and lays the foundation for lifelong integrity by helping kindergarteners understand the importance of honesty and the impact of lies.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

5 minutes

Approach

Storytelling and drawing

Materials

Truth Shields Story Cards, Shield Drawing Template, and Crayons

Prep

Prepare Materials

3 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

1 minute

  • Gather students in a circle on the carpet
  • Ask: “What happens when someone tells a lie? How does it make us feel?”
  • Reinforce that honesty makes us feel safe and happy

Step 2

Story Time

2 minutes

  • Display the Truth Shields Story Cards one by one
  • Tell a short story about a child who uses honesty like a shield to solve a problem
  • Highlight how telling the truth helped the character stay safe

Step 3

Drawing Activity

1 minute

  • Hand out the Shield Drawing Template and crayons
  • Invite students to draw one thing they want to protect with their “truth shield”
  • Encourage creativity and talk quietly as they draw

Step 4

Reflection & Goodbye

1 minute

  • Ask a few volunteers to show their shield and share one truth they promise to tell
  • Praise students for their honesty
  • Remind them that truth is like a shield that keeps everyone safe
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Slide Deck

Truth Shields

Honesty is like a shield that protects us.

Welcome, friends! Today we’re going to learn how honesty works like a shield that protects us and others. By the end of our time together, you’ll know why choosing truth keeps everyone safe.

Warm-Up Question

What happens when someone tells a lie?
How does it make us feel?

Gather everyone in a circle. Ask: “What happens when someone tells a lie? How does it make us feel?” Pause for answers. Guide children toward ideas like feeling unsafe or sad when someone isn’t honest.

Story Time

Meet Sam!
• Sam found a lost puppy.
• At first, Sam thought, “Maybe no one will know.”
• Then Sam used honesty like a shield and told the truth.
• Telling the truth helped Sam and the puppy stay safe.

Display each of the Truth Shields Story Cards as you tell the story. Say: “This is Sam. Sam found a lost puppy and thought, ‘Maybe no one will know if I keep it.’ But then Sam remembered that honesty is like a shield, so Sam told the truth and helped find the puppy’s home. Sam stayed safe and felt proud!”

Drawing Activity

Draw one thing you want to protect with your “truth shield.”

Hand out one Shield Drawing Template and crayons to each student. Say: “Draw one thing you want to protect with your truth shield—maybe your family, friends, or pets! Use any colors you like.” Walk around, encourage creativity, and offer praise.

Reflection & Goodbye

Who will share one truth they promise to tell?

Great job! Truth keeps everyone safe.

Invite two or three volunteers to hold up their shields and share the truth they promise to tell. Praise each promise: “Great job! Remember, truth is like a shield that keeps everyone safe.” End with a cheerful goodbye.

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Worksheet

Truth Shields Story Cards

Print this page and cut along the dotted lines to create four story cards. Use these cards during the Story Time segment to tell Sam’s tale about how honesty works like a shield.

Card 1

[Illustration: Sam finds a puppy]
Text:
Sam found a lost puppy on his way home.

Card 2

[Illustration: Sam thinking with a speech bubble]
Text:
Sam thought, “Maybe no one will know if I keep it.”

Card 3

[Illustration: Sam holding up an honesty shield]
Text:
Then Sam remembered honesty is like a shield, so Sam decided to tell the truth.

Card 4

[Illustration: Sam and puppy reunited with owner]
Text:
Telling the truth helped Sam and the puppy stay safe and happy.

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Worksheet

Shield Drawing Template

Draw one thing you want to protect with your “truth shield.” Use your crayons to color your drawing.

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What truth do you promise to tell?






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