Kindergarten Instructional Resources

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K.1 The student will explain that the body is a living and growing organism. Key concepts/ skills include

the importance of making healthy food choices (e.g., eating a variety of foods from all food groups, eating breakfast, choosing healthy snacks, eating at least five fruits and vegetables a day);
the effects of drugs and medicines on the body;
the five senses (e.g., sight, sound, smell, taste, touch) and major body parts (e.g., head, trunk, arms, legs, hands, feet);
the need for regular physical activity.

Virginia Teaching Requirements K.1

Lesson Ideas

Educator’s Reference Desk [a, b, c,] - http://www.eduref.org
Elementary Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Every Day, Lots of Ways (EDLOW) [a] - http://www.pde.state.pa.us/food_nutrition/cwp
Utah Education Network [a, b, c] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/LPview?grade=0
Five A Day The Color Way - "There's a Rainbow on My Plate"[a] - http://www.pbhfoundation.org/educators/teachers/curriculum/rainbow.php
The Food Pyramid Game [a]- http://www.theteacherscorner.net/lesson-plans/health/food-pyramid-game.htm
The Great Body Shop [a]- http://www.thegreatbodyshop.net/frame.asp?NT=undefined
Kindergarten Nutrition Lessons [a]- http://www.labelsforeducation.com/pdf/nutrition_plan_KGarten.pdf
PBS Teachers: Fizzy’s Lunch Lab [a]- http://www.pbs.org/teachers/lunchlab/lessonplans/
Learning to Give: [a]
What Is a Balanced Menu? - http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit140/lesson2.html
What Is the Food Pyramid? - http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit140/lesson1.html
World Hunger - http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit140/lesson3.html
Al’s Pals: Kid’s Making Healthy Choices [b]- http://www.wingspanworks.com/educational_programs/about_als_pals.php
Quills Up - Stay Away! [b]- http://www.poison.org/prevent/preschool.asp
Stan the Superbug [b]- http://www.vdh.state.va.us/Epidemiology/Surveillance/Getsmart/documents/stansupbug04.pdf
Health Conscious Activities for Young Children [a, c]- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/kids/lessonplans/default.shtm
BAM! Body and Mind Teacher’s Corner [d] - http://www.bam.gov/teachers/activities/index.htm
PE Central [d]- http://www.pecentral.org
Take 10! [d]- http://www.take10.net/funforstudents.asp

K.2 The student will explain the concept of being healthy. Key concepts/skills include

positive and negative emotions that affect physical health (e.g., anger, sadness, fear, frustration, happiness, pride);
personal hygiene practices (e.g., tooth brushing, flossing, hand washing, grooming);
germs (e.g., bacteria, viruses) that lead to common diseases (e.g., cold, flu).

Virginia Teaching Requirements for K.2

Lesson Ideas

Educator’s Reference Desk [a, b, c,]- http://www.eduref.org
Utah Education Network [a, b, c] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/LPview?grade=0
Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices [a]- http://www.wingspanworks.com
Oral Health Education: Saving Smiles Series- “Healthy Mouth, Healthy Body”[b] - http://www.vahealth.org/dental/oralhealtheducation/index.htm
PE Central – Rush to Brush [b, c]- http://www.pecentral.org/lessonideas/ViewLesson.asp?ID=922
Health Conscious Activities for Young Children [b, c]- http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/kids/lessonplans/default.shtm
Stan the Superbug [c]- http://www.vdh.state.va.us/Epidemiology/Surveillance/Getsmart/documents/stansupbug04.pdf

K.3 The student will explain the concept of being safe. Key concepts/skills include

the need for rules and practices;
the differences between emergency and nonemergency situations;
the choices that prevent injuries (e.g., wearing helmets, using seat belts and safety seats, tying shoelaces).

Virginia Teaching Requirements for K.3

Lesson Ideas

Educator’s Reference Desk [a, b, c,]- http://www.eduref.org
Class Rules (Responsible Personal Conduct)[a] - http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit36/lesson4.html
Creating Class Rules [a]- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/lessons.php?DocID=293
Everyday Hazards: Safety Lessons [b, c]- http://www.vafire.com/fire_safety_education/vdfpkidsk-2.html
U.S. Fire Administration [b]- http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/kids/parents-teachers/lesson_plan.shtm
PBS: Playground Safety Rules [a, c]- http://www.pbs.org/parents/barney/educators/lesson714.html
Risk Watch [a, b, c]– http://www.riskwatch.org
Virginia Department of Health, Division of Injury and Violence Prevention [a, c]– http://www.vahealth.org/injury

K.4 The student will identify sources of health and safety information. Key concepts/skills include

a variety of information sources such as product-safety symbols, television, radio, print materials, and electronic media;
individuals, including school nurses, family members, health care personnel, teachers, school counselors, and public safety officials.

Virginia Teaching Requirements for K.4

Lesson Ideas

Kinder Plans: Community Helpers [b] - http://www.kinderplans.com/content.cfm?pageid=190
Community Helpers and Careers [b] - http://www.first-school.ws/theme/commhelpers.htm
Utah Education Network [b] - http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=5597
Mrs. Nelson's Class [b] - http://www.mrsnelsonsclass.com/teacherresources/thematicunits/communityhelpers.aspx
Critical Thinking and Health [a] - http://www.ithaca.edu/looksharp/books_Health/Kindergarten%20Lessons/Lesson%201/Lesson%201%20Teacher%20Guide.pdf

K.5 The student will explain the importance of seeking guidance from parents/guardians and other trusted adults. Key concepts/skills include

the peaceful resolution of conflicts;
the importance of sharing information with trusted adults.

Virginia Teaching Requirements for K.5

Lesson Ideas

Educator’s Reference Desk [a, b]- http://www.eduref.org
Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices [a]- http://www.wingspanworks.com
Stop Bullying Now [a, b]- http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/teachers-corner.aspx
Bullying and Teasing [a]- http://www.goodcharacter.com/GROARK/Bullying.html
No Name Calling Week [a] - http://www.nonamecallingweek.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home.html

K.6 The student will identify expectations for personal behavior in school and social settings. Key concepts/skills include

acceptable behavior in classrooms and during play;
respect for the property and rights of others;
respect for the personal space of others.

Virginia Teaching Requirements for K.6

Lesson Ideas

Educator’s Reference Desk [a, b, c]- http://www.eduref.org
Character in Action [a, b, c]- http://character-in-action.com/
Al's Pals: Kids Making Healthy Choices [a, b, c]- http://www.wingspanworks.com
Stop Bullying Now [a, b, c]- http://www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov/adults/teachers-corner.aspx
No Name Calling Week [a]- http://www.nonamecallingweek.org/cgi-bin/iowa/home.html

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