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K–12 Standards

Social and Emotional Learning

Other New York Prekindergarten Learning Standards sets

SELF-AWARENESS AND SELF-MANAGEMENT SKILLS

  • 1

    Regulates responses to needs, feelings and eventsPK.SEL.1

    1. a

      Expresses feelings, needs, opinions and desires in a way that is appropriate to the situation PK.SEL.1.a

    2. b

      Appropriately names types of emotions (e.g., happy, excited, sad) and associates them with different words and behaviorsPK.SEL.1.b

    3. c

      Demonstrates an ability to independently modify behavior in different situationsPK.SEL.1.c

  • 2

    Recognizes self as an individual having unique abilities, characteristics, feelings and interestsPK.SEL.2

    1. a

      Describes self, using several different characteristicsPK.SEL.2.a

    2. b

      Identifies self as being part of a family and identifies being connected to at least one significant adultPK.SEL.2.b

    3. c

      Demonstrates knowledge of own uniqueness (e.g., talent, interests, preferences, gender, culture, etc.)PK.SEL.2.c

    4. d

      Exhibits self-confidence by attempting new tasks independent of prompting or reinforcementPK.SEL.2.d

    5. e

      Identifies the range of feelings one experiences over time and that feelings can change PK.SEL.2.e

    6. f

      Identifies likes and dislikes, needs and wants, strengths and challenges PK.SEL.2.f

    7. g

      Exhibits confidence and pride in home language and culturePK.SEL.2.g

SOCIAL AWARENESS AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

  • 3

    Demonstrates and continues to develop positive relationships with signifcant adults (primary caregivers, teachers, and other familiar adults) PK.SEL.3

    1. a

      Interacts with significant adultsPK.SEL.3.a

    2. b

      Seeks guidance from primary caregivers, teachers and other familiar adultsPK.SEL.3.b

    3. c

      Transitions into unfamiliar setting with the assistance of familiar adultsPK.SEL.3.c

  • 4

    Develops positive relationships with their peers PK.SEL.4

    1. a

      Approaches children already engaged in play PK.SEL.4.a

    2. b

      Interacts with other children (e.g., in play, conversation, etc.)  PK.SEL.4.b

    3. c

      Shares materials and toys with other children PK.SEL.4.c

    4. d

      Sustains interactions by cooperating, helping, and suggesting new ideas for playPK.SEL.4.d

    5. e

      Develops friendship with one or more peersPK.SEL.4.e

    6. f

      Offers support to another child or shows concern when a peer appears distressedPK.SEL.4.f

  • 5

    Demonstrates pro-social problem-solving skills in social interactionsPK.SEL.5

    1. a

      Seeks input from others about a problemPK.SEL.5.a

    2. b

      Uses multiple pro-social strategies to resolve confiicts (e.g., trade, take turns, problem solves)PK.SEL.5.b

    3. c

      Uses and accepts compromise; with assistance PK.SEL.5.c

DECISION-MAKING SKILLS

  • 6

     Understands and follows routines and rulesPK.SEL.6

    1. a

      Displays an understanding of the purpose of rulesPK.SEL.6.a

    2. b

      Engages easily in routine activities (e.g., story time, snack time, circle time)PK.SEL.6.b

    3. c

      Uses materials purposefully, safely and respectfully as set by group rules PK.SEL.6.c

    4. d

      With assistance, understands that breaking rules has a consequencePK.SEL.6.d

    5. e

      Applies rules in new, but similar situationsPK.SEL.6.e

    6. f

      Demonstrates the ability to create new rules for different situationsPK.SEL.6.f

ADAPTABILITY

  • 7

     Adapts to changePK.SEL.7

    1. a

      Easily separates themselves from parent or caregiverPK.SEL.7.a

    2. b

      Transitions, with minimal support, between routine activities and new/unexpected occurrencesPK.SEL.7.b

    3. c

      When appropriate, adjusts behavior for diferent settings and/or eventsPK.SEL.7.c

    4. d

      Uses multiple adaptive strategies to cope with change (e.g., seeking social support from an adult or peer, taking deep breaths, engaging in another activity) PK.SEL.7.d

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