Kindergarten Health CA Core Standards

Explain why medicines are used.

Explain that living things grow and mature.

Identify a variety of emotions.

Name a variety of healthy foods and explain why they are necessary for good health.

Identify effective dental and personal hygiene practices.

Identify safety rules for the home, the school, and the community.

Identify people who are strangers and how to avoid contact with strangers.

Demonstrate how to ask trusted adults for help.

Define and explain the dangers of weapons.

Explain the importance of telling a trusted adult if you see or hear about someone having a weapon.

Explain that medicines can be helpful or harmful.

Describe their own physical characteristics.

Describe the characteristics of families.

Identify a variety of healthy snacks.

Describe sun-safety practices.

Identify emergency situations.

Recognize that medicines should be taken only under the supervision of a trusted adult.

Name ways in which people are similar and ways in which they are different.

Identify trusted adults at home and at school.

Describe the benefits of being physically active.

Define "germs."

Explain ways to stay safe when riding in a bus or other vehicle.

Recognize that some household products are harmful if ingested or inhaled.

Identify trusted adults who promote healthy growth and development (e.g., physicians, nurses, dentists, and optometrists).

Describe characteristics that make each individual unique.

Recognize the importance of a healthy breakfast.

Explain why the transmission of germs may be harmful to health.

Distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate touching.

Recognize that tobacco smoke is harmful to health and should be avoided.

Name body parts and their functions.

Describe and practice situations when it is appropriate to use "Please," "Thank you," "Excuse me," and "I'm sorry."

Identify practices that are good for the environment, such as turning off lights and water, recycling, and picking up trash.

Explain that everyone has the right to tell others not to touch his or her body.

Name and describe the five senses.

Describe school rules about getting along with others.

Recognize the characteristics of bullying.

Identify ways to stay safe when crossing streets, riding a bicycle, or playing.

Recognize that anything may be poisonous or cause harm if used unsafely.

Identify ways family and friends help promote well-being.

Recognize that not all products advertised or sold are good for them.

Identify trusted adults at home and at school who can help with mental and emotional health concerns.

Identify health care workers who can help promote healthy practices.

Identify trusted adults who can help in emergency situations.

Show how to express personal needs and wants appropriately.

Explain how to ask family members for healthy food options.

Demonstrate how to ask for assistance with a health-related problem.

Demonstrate how to ask a trusted adult for help or call 9-1-1.

Cooperate and share with others.

Show how to answer the phone in a safe way.

Describe ways to participate regularly in active play and enjoyable physical activities.

Identify situations when it is necessary to seek adult help or call 9-1-1.

Role-play what to do if a stranger at home, in a car, or on the street approaches you.

Make a plan to help family members at home.

Express emotions appropriately.

Select nutritious snacks.

Show effective dental and personal hygiene practices.

Follow rules for safe play and safety routines.

Describe positive ways to show care, consideration, and concern for others.

Plan a nutritious breakfast.

Demonstrate ways to prevent the transmission of germs (e.g., washing hands, using tissues).

Show how to cross the street safely.

Discuss suicide-prevention strategies.

Choose healthy foods in a variety of settings.

Encourage others when they engage in safe and healthy behaviors.

Show how to tell a trusted adult when you or a friend find a weapon.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade one.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade one.

Goal Setting - All students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade two.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade two.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Personal and Community Health

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Decision Making - All students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Nutrition and Physical Activity

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Mental, Emotional, and Social Health

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade two.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Growth and Development

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade two.

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade one.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Practicing Health-Enhancing Behaviors - All students will demonstrate the ability to practice behaviors that reduce risk and promote health.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Injury Prevention and Safety

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Analyzing Influences - All students will demonstrate the ability to analyze internal and external influences that affect health.

Interpersonal Communication - All students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health.

Health Promotion - All students will demonstrate the ability to promote and support personal, family, and community health.

Accessing Valid Information - All students will demonstrate the ability to access and analyze health information, products, and services.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade one.

Essential Concepts - All students will comprehend essential concepts related to enhancing health.

Skills for this content area are not identified until grade one.