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
Al’s Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices
Grades preK-3
Resiliency-based early childhood curriculum to develop personal, social, & emotional skills. Includes expressing feelings appropriately, using kind words, caring about others, self-control, independent thinking, accepting differences, making friends, solving problems, coping, making safe & healthy choices, substance abuse prevention. 46 interactive lessons plus booster lessons.
Sponsor: Wingspan LLC
Contact: http://www.wingspanworks.com
Character Education - Respect for Self, Property, Others and The Environment
Grade(s) K-12
This lesson will be implemented as part of a character education unit on respect for self, property, others and the environment, an essential quality of good
http://alex.state.al.us/lesson_view.php?id=7366
Free
Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)
Grades K-6
Model program to promote emotional & social competencies and reduce aggression and acting out. Includes emotional literacy, self-control, social competence, positive peer relations, and interpersonal problem-solving skills. Sponsor: Pennsylvania State University and Channing Bete Company
Contact: http://www.preventionscience.com
Cost
Property: Ownership, Respect, Responsibility
Grade(s) K-12
Students learn to respect others' property by rating the severity of a variety of damaging acts.
http://www.education-world.com/a_lesson/04/lp329-03.shtml
Free
Respect for Others' Property
Grade(s) K-1
In this lesson students will learn to develop empathy and problem solving skills concerning respect.
http://www.childline.org.uk/pdfs/TP2-PROPERTY.pdf
Free
Respect for property (or equivalent)
Grade(s) 1st-7
In this lesson students will discuss the consequences of playing on or near a railway track and railway vandalism.
http://www.teachingzone.org/pdf/7-11PSHElp.pdf
Free
What is Respect?
Grade(s) K-12
Students will discuss as a class the meaning of the school rules: Respect for self, Respect for others, Respect for property. They will brainstorm examples of each. (Lesson can be modified to pencil and pen if Kidpix is not available at your school)
http://www.kamalii.k12.hi.us/TLCF2002/story_-_what_is_respect.htm
Free
Additional Instructional Resources
- "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"
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- role-play different positive interpersonal behaviors.
- list and explain why there are school rules.
- explain respect for others.
