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Using the State Curriculum: Health, Grade 1

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Mental and Emotional Health:

Health:

Standard 1.0 Mental and Emotional Health

Students will demonstrate the ability to use mental and emotional health knowledge, skills, and strategies to enhance wellness.

Topic

A. Communication

Indicator

  • 1. Recognize methods of communication.
Objective
  1. Define ways to communicate with friends and family, such as eye-contact and tone of voice.

Topic

B. Emotions

Indicator

  • 1. Examine emotions and responses to various situations.
Objectives
  1. Define different feelings.
  2. Describe how it feels to be happy, upset, calm, surprised.
  3. Identify what makes you happy, upset, calm, and surprised.

Topic

D. Decision Making

Indicator

  • 1. Identify how to make a good choice/decision.
Objectives
  1. Explain the meaning of the word choice/decision.
  2. Identify and describe what makes a good choice/decision such as safe, respectful, legal, and parent approval.