Kindergarten
Wellness Promotion and Disease Prevention
- 1
Identify and discuss the functions of sensory organs.WE.K.1
- 2
Identify proper personal hygiene skills (e.g., brushing teeth, hand washing).WE.K.2
- 3
Identify healthy foods.WE.K.3
Wellness Information and Services
- 4
Identify healthcare/safety professionals (e.g., teachers, policemen, school nurses, dentists, doctors).WE.K.4
- 5
Demonstrate when and how to call 9-1-1 emergency services.WE.K.5
- 6
Identify healthy and unhealthy household products and recognize danger symbols (e.g., Mr. Yuck, skull and crossbones).WE.K.6
Wellness Behaviors
- 7
Identify proper clothing to wear for different weather conditions and activities.WE.K.7
- 8
Describe the function of safety equipment used during play (e.g., helmets, knee pads, elbow pads).WE.K.8
- 9
Demonstrate safety procedures (e.g., street crossing, fire drills, transportation safety).WE.K.9
- 10
Explain medication should be avoided without supervised use. WE.K.10
- 11
Identify unsafe actions that might lead to injuries.WE.K.11
- 12
Explain that all people, including children, have the right to tell others not to touch their body.WE.K.12
- 13
Identify adults to notify when uncomfortable with certain touches.WE.K.13
- 14
Recognize tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs as harmful substances.WE.K.14
- 15
Identify feelings and ways to deal with difficult emotions.WE.K.15
- 16
Recognize potentially harmful or dangerous situations and explore appropriate refusal skills (e.g., meeting strangers, using harmful substances). WE.K.16
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Kindergarten
- Where can I read the official document?
- WEST VIRGINIA COLLEGE- AND CAREER-READINESS STANDARDS FOR WELLNESS EDUCATION (2520.5)
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