First Grade Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
1.6 The student will demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in the school community. Key concepts/skills include:
- cooperative behavior;
- respect for others;
- adherence to school rules;
- acceptance of responsibility;
- respect for the property of others.
Understanding the Standard
The student will demonstrate how to get along with others, follow the rules, accept responsibly and show respect.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- list acceptable behaviors that enhance the student’s ability to work and play with others.
- describe cooperative behavior. (to work and play together)
- explain respect for others. (everyone is valuable)
- list school rules. (defined by school division's code of conduct)
- define responsibility. (something you are expected to do)
- explain respect for property of others. (valuing other people’s belongings)
- describe how to earn respect. (through integrity, humility, dependability, generosity, having priorities, etc.)
Sample Lessons
Ideas: "Getting Along"
Grade(s) K-2
In this unit, The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss sets the stage for examining how friends solve problems and get along on the playground. Students then poll their peers to find the biggest problem on the playground, graph their results, and set out to find solutions.
http://ideas.wisconsin.edu/ideas_resource.cfm
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Social Emotional Learning Lesson
Grade(s) K-2
This lesson is designed for students in Kindergarten through Second grade to problem solve what to do so everyone feels included. While doing this they will learn how to manage anger and frustration.
http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/internal/SELWebPg/COP3RecessQn.htm
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Oral Health Education: Saving Smiles Series- “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body”
Grade: 1
Lesson Plan (1) Identify the functions of healthy teeth. (SOL 1.1b)
Lesson Plan (2) Demonstrate correct toothbrushing techniques for young
children. (SOL 1.2a)
Lesson Plan (3) Demonstrate safe toothpaste use and proper toothbrush
storage. (SOL 1.2a)
Lesson Plan (4) Identify nutritious meals, snack foods and beverages to
improve general and oral health. (SOL 1.2f)
Lesson Plan (5) Identify the oral health professionals met during a dental
visit. (SOL 1.5a and b)
Lesson Plan (6) Follow school safety rules during activities to avoid dental and
facial injuries. (SOL 1.3a, b, c and h; SOL 1.6a, b and c)
Sponsor: Virginia Department of Health, Division of Dental Health
Contact: http://www.vahealth.org/teeth/OralHealthEducation.asp (curriculum resources)
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Additional Instructional Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control – http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc
- "Respect for Self and Others," "Friends," and "Positive Self Image" - http://www.healthteacher.com
- Social Skills – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/ (health & fitness k-2)
- Teaching Children About Health, A Multidisciplinary Approach - http://www.morton-pub.com - "Mental Health"
- Virginia Center for School Safety – http://www.dcjs.virginia.gov/vcss/index.cfm
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- role-play different positive interpersonal behaviors.
- list and explain why there are school rules.
- explain respect for others.
