Grade 1

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Explain the relationship between emotions and behavior.  1a.1.1

Describe appropriate ways to express one’s emotions and practice positive coping skills.1a.1.2

Identify a variety of own emotions and ways the body signals these emotions.1a.1.3

Identify how others may be feeling based on verbal and nonverbal cues and respond in a healthy way.1a.1.4

Identify and describe skills and activities that are done well and those that require help.1a.1.5

Describe healthy ways to express affection, love, friendship, and concern.1a.1.6

Identify why it is hurtful to tease or bully others.1a.1.7

Describe the importance of talking with trusted adults about emotions and concerns.1a.1.8

Describe how to use medicine safely. 1b.1.1

Explain the harmful effects of medicine when used incorrectly.1b.1.2

Describe how products can be harmful if inhaled, absorbed, or ingested.1b.1.3

Describe differences in families. (e.g., single-parent, samegender, intergenerational, cohabitating, adoptive, foster, etc.).1c.1.1

Identify healthy family and peer relationships.1c.1.2

Demonstrate how to communicate respect for someone’s personal boundaries.1c.1.3

Identify a range of ways people identify and express gender.1c.1.4

Identify ways to treat people of all gender identities and expressions with dignity and respect.1c.1.5

Recognize and follow basic safety rules related to sharp objects, bodily fluids, playgrounds, water, and electricity.1d.1.1

Describe the function of safety equipment (e.g., helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads.) 1d.1.2

Identify safety hazards in the community. 1d.1.3

Identify words and actions that appropriately express affection or other positive feelings toward trusted adults and other important people.1d.1.4

Practice actions that help one to stay safe around strangers. 1d.1.5

Identify how familiar people or people in authority can help or harm children.1d.1.6

Demonstrate refusal skills and other ways to take action if someone is making you feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or disrespected. 1d.1.7

Explain the difference between secrets and surprises.1d.1.8

Identify and access adults who can help children.1d.1.9

Explain the importance of sharing all information with parents/guardians/t rusted adults. 1d.1.10

Identify appropriate boundaries when using technology and the internet. 1d.1.11

Analyze age-appropriate privacy as well as setting and respecting healthy boundaries online and face-toface. 1d.1.12

Explain that everyone has the right to tell others not to touch their body when they do not want to be touched and to have those boundaries respected by others. 1d.1.13

Identify parts of the body that are private on self or others.1d.1.14

Explain that it is never a person’s fault if someone causes them to feel unsafe.1d.1.15

Identify the benefits of drinking water.1e.1.1

Describe the benefits of trying new foods and the importance of respecting the food choices of others. 1e.1.2

Identify nutritious choices from each food group. 1e.1.3

Summarize signals that a person is hungry and full. 1e.1.4

Identify eating patterns that provide energy and help the body grow, develop and perform different jobs.1e.1.5

Describe the benefits of eating breakfast.1e.1.6

Define the concept of moderation and the idea that “all foods fit.” 1e.1.7

Describe the importance of handwashing and covering a cough or sneeze to prevent the spread of germs.1f.1.1

Identify why hygiene is important to health.1f.1.2

Identify food safety practices. 1f.1.3

Describe the proper steps for daily brushing and flossing teeth.1f.1.4

List ways to prevent harmful effects of the sun.1f.1.5