Kindergarten Curriculum Resources
Standard of Learning
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.
Understanding the Standard
The student will: identify situations that result in conflict; recognize the possibility of multiple-solutions; discuss appropriate solutions; and identify situations that require telling a trusted adult about the conflict.
Essential Knowledge and Skills
The student will:
- understand the skills necessary to identify and resolve simple conflicts (disagreements) in a peaceful manner.
- understand the importance of telling trusted adults about problems.
- define guidance. (getting help)
- describe trusted adults. (someone who cares for you and will protect you)
- explain a conflict. (a disagreement)
- describe peaceful. (no fighting)
- define cooperation. (to be helpful and listen to others)
- describe a solution. (possible answers to problems)
- define communication. (tell someone or talk about the conflict/problem)
- identify guidelines for peaceful solutions:
- remain calm;
- tell the other person what you want;
- listen to what the other person has to say;
- try to think of a way both of you can get what you want;
- remember that you cannot always have your way;
- keep your promise; and
- if you cannot work out your disagreement, ask a grownup to help you.
Additional Instructional Resources
- http://www.healthteacher.com - "Conflict Resolution"
- Marx, E. and Northrop, D. (1995). Educating for Health. Newton, MA: Education Development Center, Inc. 87-91.
- Problem solving approach - "Peaceable Kingdom"
- Rizzo-Toner, P. and Milliken, M. (1999). The Health Teacher's Book of Lists. West Nyack, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Education. 204, 211.
- Rowan, F. (ed.), (1994). Programs with Pizzazz. Reston, VA: AAHPERD. 33-37, 47-52, 53-55.
- Social skills – http://www.pbs.org/teachersource/ (health & fitness – k-2)
Assessment Ideas
The student will:
- role-play peaceful resolutions of a conflict. (fighting over a toy, a place in line, etc.)
- explain when to seek guidance from a parent or trusted adult.
