EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

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    Understand and manage one’s emotions

    1. 1

      Self-Awareness: Learners will be able to demonstrate awareness of their emotions and how they may be the same or different from others.PK-5.1

    2. 2

      Self-Management: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, use verbal and nonverbal language to demonstrate a variety of emotions.PK-5.2

    3. 3

      Self-Management: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, display age appropriate self-control.PK-5.3

    4. 4

      Focus Attention: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance and engaging activities, attend for longer periods of time and show preference for some activities.PK-5.4

    5. 5

      Social Awareness: Learners will be able to recognize the feelings of another child and respond with basic comfort and empathy.PK-5.5

    6. 6

      Social Awareness: Learners will be able to associate words and gestures with a variety of emotions expressed by others.PK-5.6

SELF-CONCEPT

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    Develop positive self-identity and recognize self as a lifelong learner

    1. 7

      Self-Awareness: Learners will be able to exhibit positive self-concept and confidence in their abilities. PK-5.7

    2. 8

      Self-Awareness: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, recognize and share independent thoughts.PK-5.8

    3. 9

      Self-Awareness and Social-Awareness: Learners will be able to show awareness of being part of a family and a larger community.PK-5.9

    4. 10

      Self-Management: Learners will be able to display curiosity, risk-taking, and willingness to engage in new experiences.PK-5.10

    5. 11

      Self-Awareness and Self-Management: Learners will be able to engage in meaningful learning through attempting, repeating, and experimenting with a variety of experiences and activities.PK-5.11

SOCIAL COMPETENCE

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    Establish and maintain positive relationships by respecting others, practicing social skills, and making responsible choices while recognizing and connecting to the community at large

    1. 12

      Social Awareness: Learners will be able to demonstrate awareness of self as a unique individual.PK-5.12

    2. 13

      Social Awareness: Learners will be able to reflect their family, culture, and community when engaged in play and learning. PK-5.13

    3. 14

      Social Awareness: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, begin to notice that other children and families do things differently.PK-5.14

    4. 15

      Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to engage in healthy and rewarding social interactions and play with peers. PK-5.15

    5. 16

      Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, initiate conversations, listen attentively, respond to conversation, and stay on topic for multiple exchanges (especially with adults). PK-5.16

    6. 17

      Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to adapt behavior based on adult directives.PK-5.17

    7. 18

      Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to participate in cooperative play with peers.PK-5.18

    8. 19

      Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, identify and communicate needs in conflict situations. PK-5.19

    9. 20

      Decision Making: Learners will be able to, with adult guidance, recognize that they have choices in how to respond to situations.  PK-5.20

    10. 21

      Social Awareness: Learners will be able to follow simple group rules.PK-5.21

    11. 22

      Decision Making and Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of simple rules related primarily to personal health and safety.PK-5.22

    12. 23

      Social Awareness and Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to attempt a new skill when encouraged and supported by a safe and secure environment.PK-5.23

    13. 24

      Decision Making, Social Awareness, and Relationship Skills: Learners will be able to show awareness of being part of a family and a larger community.PK-5.24

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K, Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, and Grade 5
Where can I read the official document?
Social and Emotional Learning Competencies