Wellness Promotion and Disease Prevention

  • 1

    Identify and discuss the functions of sensory organs.WE.K.1

  • 2

    Identify proper personal hygiene skills (e.g., brushing teeth, hand washing).WE.K.2

  • 3

    Identify healthy foods.WE.K.3

Wellness Information and Services

  • 4

    Identify healthcare/safety professionals (e.g., teachers, policemen, school nurses, dentists, doctors).WE.K.4

  • 5

    Demonstrate when and how to call 9-1-1 emergency services.WE.K.5

  • 6

    Identify healthy and unhealthy household products and recognize danger symbols (e.g., Mr. Yuck, skull and crossbones).WE.K.6

Wellness Behaviors

  • 7

    Identify proper clothing to wear for different weather conditions and activities.WE.K.7

  • 8

    Describe the function of safety equipment used during play (e.g., helmets, knee pads, elbow pads).WE.K.8

  • 9

    Demonstrate safety procedures (e.g., street crossing, fire drills, transportation safety).WE.K.9

  • 10

    Explain medication should be avoided without supervised use. WE.K.10

  • 11

    Identify unsafe actions that might lead to injuries.WE.K.11

  • 12

    Explain that all people, including children, have the right to tell others not to touch their body.WE.K.12

  • 13

    Identify adults to notify when uncomfortable with certain touches.WE.K.13

  • 14

    Recognize tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs as harmful substances.WE.K.14

  • 15

    Identify feelings and ways to deal with difficult emotions.WE.K.15

  • 16

    Recognize potentially harmful or dangerous situations and explore appropriate refusal skills (e.g., meeting strangers, using harmful substances).  WE.K.16

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten

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