Level: KG 2 (Kindergarten Year 2) | Subject: Religious and Moral Education (RME) | Topic: Honesty, Responsibility, and Caring for Our Environment | Curriculum: Ghana NaCCA

Building on KG 1 values of kindness and sharing, KG 2 children are ready to learn about taking responsibility for their own actions, being truthful even when it is uncomfortable, and understanding that we have a duty to care for the world God has given us.

Being Honest

Honesty means always telling the truth – about what happened, what you did, and what you feel. An honest person does not lie, cheat, or try to trick others. Honesty is one of the most respected qualities a person can have in any culture, including in Ghana.

Why Honesty Matters

  • When you are honest, people trust you.
  • Trust takes a long time to build but can be broken in one moment of dishonesty.
  • Telling a lie usually makes things worse, not better.
  • Honest people sleep peacefully because they have nothing to hide.

Story: Kwame and the Missing Bread

Kwame was very hungry after school. He saw bread on the table and ate two pieces even though he had not asked for permission. When his mother asked who ate the bread, he was afraid and said it was the cat. His mother knew the cat could not eat bread. When she found out the truth, she was not just angry about the bread – she was also sad that Kwame had lied to her. Kwame felt terrible and apologised. His mother forgave him but told him: “I can replace the bread. I cannot replace your honesty.”

Questions to discuss: What did Kwame do wrong? What should he have said when his mother asked? How do you think Kwame felt after he told the truth?

Taking Responsibility

Responsibility means doing what you are supposed to do without being told every time, and owning up when you make a mistake. A responsible child can be trusted to do things on their own.

Responsibilities Children Can Have at Home

  • Putting away your toys and books after using them
  • Washing your hands before eating and after using the toilet
  • Keeping your school bag and uniform tidy
  • Helping to sweep or clean your room
  • Waking up on time for school

Responsibilities at School

  • Listening to the teacher during lessons
  • Completing your work and exercises
  • Returning anything you borrow
  • Not wasting food or water
  • Picking up rubbish even if it is not yours

Class activity: Give each child one small responsibility for the week – like watering a plant, tidying a shelf, or distributing books. Review it at the end of the week. Did they do it? How did it feel?

Caring for Our Environment

God made the world and everything in it – the trees, rivers, animals, air, and soil. It is our duty as human beings to care for creation, not to destroy it. In Ghanaian culture, there has always been a tradition of respecting the land and the natural world.

Ways We Harm the Environment (Things to Avoid)

  • Throwing rubbish in rivers, gutters, or on the ground
  • Burning rubbish near homes or schools without care
  • Breaking branches off trees for no good reason
  • Wasting water by leaving taps running
  • Killing animals that are not being used for food

Ways We Can Help the Environment

  • Put your rubbish in a dustbin, not on the ground
  • Plant a tree or a small garden
  • Use only as much water as you need
  • Help keep the school compound and neighbourhood clean
  • Talk to family members about why a clean environment is important for health

Saying Thank You: Gratitude

Gratitude means being thankful for what you have and for what others do for you. In many Ghanaian homes and communities, prayers of gratitude are said every morning and evening. Teaching children to be grateful from a young age builds contentment and reduces envy.

Things to be grateful for:

  • Having food to eat
  • Having a family who loves you
  • Being able to go to school
  • Having clean water to drink
  • Friends who play with you
  • Good health

Activity: Ask each child to say one thing they are grateful for today. Keep it simple. “I am grateful for my lunch.” “I am grateful for my teacher.” This small habit, done daily, builds a positive outlook.

Practice Questions: Honesty, Responsibility, and the Environment

1. Honesty means:




Reveal Answer
Answer: B – Always telling the truth. An honest person tells the truth all the time, not just when it is easy. Honesty builds trust and makes relationships stronger.

2. Which of these is a responsible thing to do at school?




Reveal Answer
Answer: C – Complete your work and keep your things tidy. A responsible child does the right thing without needing to be reminded every time. It shows maturity and builds good habits.

3. Throwing rubbish in the river is wrong because:




Reveal Answer
Answer: B – It pollutes the water and harms animals and people who need clean water. Rivers and water bodies are important resources. Polluting them harms fish, animals, and the people who depend on that water for drinking, cooking, and farming.

4. Gratitude means:




Reveal Answer
Answer: B – Being thankful for what you have and for what others do for you. Gratitude is a beautiful habit. When we appreciate what we have, we are happier and kinder people.

5. Which of these actions helps take care of our environment?




Reveal Answer
Answer: C – Planting a tree or a small garden. Planting trees and gardens helps provide shade, clean air, food, and homes for birds and insects. It is one of the best things we can do for the environment.

Next level: Class 1 (Primary 1) – Language: Simple Sentences | Class 1 Numeracy: Addition and Subtraction within 20

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