ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [CE] (0-12) 9 :

9 ) Self-respect

[CE] (0-12) 10 :

10 ) Self-control

[CG1] (0-12) 78 :

78 ) PS:A1.1 - develop positive attitudes toward self as a unique and worthy person

[CG1] (0-12) 85 :

85 ) PS:A1.8 - understand the need for self-control and how to practice it

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (3) 12 :

3.4.1) Practice skills needed to develop and maintain personal relationships.

Examples: conflict resolution, role play

[HE] (4) 12 :

4.4.1) Demonstrate skills that communicate care, consideration, and respect for self and others.

Examples: parent, school nurse, counselor

[HE] (6) 1 :

6.1.1) Describe the interrelationship between social and emotional health in adolescence.

a. . Identify how positive relationships can enhance each dimension of health.

b. Explain how stress can affect personal health.

[HE] (7) 1 :

7.1.1) Summarize the interrelationship of emotional, social, and physical health.

a. Determine how peers may affect the six dimensions of health.

b. Illustrate how changing family dynamics can affect health.

Examples: divorce, relocating, death

[HE] (7) 16 :

7.5.1) Distinguish when a self-decision should be made or if help should be sought from a responsible adult.

Examples: friends begin drinking, unsafe situation arises at school, suicidal friend, suspected abuse, seat belt use, suicidal thoughts

a. Determine when it is necessary to ask for assistance when making a health choice.

Examples: friend begins to self-harm, negative peer pressure

[HE] HED (9-12) 2 :

HE.1.2) Describe the interrelationships of emotional, mental, physical, social, spiritual, and environmental health.

a. Identify symptoms and methods of treatment of mental health disorders, including depression, and stress.

b. Identify warning signs and prevention strategies for suicide.

[HE] HED (9-12) 20 :

HE.4.3) Develop strategies to prevent, manage, or resolve interpersonal conflicts without harming self or others.

a. Identify warning signs of unhealthy relationships.

b. Differentiate between negative and positive behaviors used in conflict situations.

[HE] HED (9-12) 23 :

HE.5.2) Develop a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.

a. Predict the potential short-term and long-term impact of various alternatives on self and others.

b. Identify warning signs of suicide in self and others and discuss effective coping skills.

c. Demonstrate refusal skills and explain when to use them in high risk situations.

Examples: Saying no to sex, alcohol, and other drugs

[HE] HED (9-12) 29 :

HE.7.1) Analyze the role of individual responsibility for enhancing health.

a. Describe healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and others.

Examples: effective communication skills and safety techniques, reading and understanding medicine labels, immunizations, wellness checkups and compliance

b. Identify negative behaviors that increase health risks to self and others.

Examples: distracted driving, drinking and driving, illegal drug use, vaping, smoking, unprotected sex, behaviors resulting in intentional or unintentional injuries, poor eating habits, physical inactivity

c. Compare and contrast the responsibilities of both parents in teen parenting.

Examples: shared responsibilities; social, financial and educational challenges

[HE] HA (10-12) 11 :

HA.7.2) Demonstrate a variety of healthy practices and behaviors that will maintain or improve the health of self and peers.

[HE] HA (10-12) 12 :

HA.7.3) Identify a variety of behaviors to avoid or reduce health risks to self and others.

a. Plan a school or community campaign designed to encourage health-enhancing behaviors.

You may not find it as a stand-alone class in the curriculum, but social and emotional learning is an integral part of education.

Social and emotional learning (SEL) means teaching students how to manage their emotions and how to collaborate and empathize with others. Also known as soft skills, character education, and good citizenship, it’s all about getting along with others and knowing oneself, abilities everyone needs to function in a social setting. These skills also help students do better academically.

The most popular framework for SEL instruction is the CASEL 5. CASEL is the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, a group that provides free online instructional resources for SEL. The CASEL 5 are the five SEL core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. You can find the CASEL Framework Handout here.

This resource for educators provides background information, discussion questions, and a vocabulary glossary as supplemental material.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 12 :

K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (2) 12 :

2.4.1) Demonstrate techniques of effective listening.

Examples: body language, eye contact

[HE] (7) 15 :

7.4.3) Demonstrate skills that avoid conflict.

Examples: asking someone respectfully not to smoke, practice active listening, reacting sensibly, communicating clearly, practicing patience

Active listening, which includes eye contact, appropriate body position and language, and the acts of asking questions, summarizing, and not interrupting, is an essential skill for making new friends, understanding information, and communicating effectively.

Whether students are building relationships with friends or learning a new concept from teachers, they must engage in good listening in order to be successful. In fact, the benefits of active listening extend beyond the classroom, and is a quality many employers seek when interviewing candidates.

These fun and simple active listening exercises invite students to consider the actions and impact of focusing on what is being said and sharing feelings about being truly heard.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [PE] (0) 28 :

K-4.4) Demonstrate willingness to seek help for solving problems and making decisions.

APE accommodation suggestions: Verbal prompting and redirecting, peer assistance to model proper personal and social behaviors

[PE] (0) 32 :

K-5.4) Discuss the enjoyment of active play with peers.

APE accommodation suggestions: peer assistance and modeling

[HE] (0) 14 :

K.4.3) Describe how to express feelings to prevent a conflict from starting.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

This resource includes selected lessons and activity ideas for addressing friendship and social skills. Friendship and social skills should be introduced on the first day of class and reinforced throughout the year.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 12 :

K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

As a teacher in a kindergarten classroom, you can generate interest and excitement by encouraging children to use their five senses to explore the world around them. You can select a few of these activities to supplement your classroom lessons or use the entire kit for a full exploration of the senses.

The sense of hearing can be used to discuss good listening skills.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (1) 13 :

1.4.2) Discuss ways to express feelings to peers in a healthy way.

Example: speaking calmly

[HE] (1) 14 :

1.4.3) Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.

[HE] (2) 12 :

2.4.1) Demonstrate techniques of effective listening.

Examples: body language, eye contact

[HE] (2) 14 :

2.4.3) Demonstrate how to communicate with others with kindness and respect.

[HE] (3) 13 :

3.4.2) Discuss healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings.

Examples: using appropriate refusal skills, manners, communication

[HE] (3) 14 :

3.4.3) Recognize causes of conflicts and apply nonviolent strategies to manage or resolve situations.

In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey encourages kids to explain how they feel to their grown-ups. Watch a clip from Arthur and see how sharing his feelings make him feel better.

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1.1.7) Identify positive examples of social and emotional health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (1) 13 :

1.4.2) Discuss ways to express feelings to peers in a healthy way.

Example: speaking calmly

[HE] (1) 14 :

1.4.3) Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.

[HE] (2) 14 :

2.4.3) Demonstrate how to communicate with others with kindness and respect.

In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey and some PBS Kids characters, help kids understand how facial expressions reflect our emotions. By recognizing our feelings, we learn how others are feeling as well.

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K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (0) 13 :

K.4.2) Name various emotions and feelings.

Examples: anger, sadness, joy, fear

[HE] (0) 14 :

K.4.3) Describe how to express feelings to prevent a conflict from starting.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (1) 13 :

1.4.2) Discuss ways to express feelings to peers in a healthy way.

Example: speaking calmly

[HE] (1) 14 :

1.4.3) Interpret the feelings of and describe ways to show empathy for others.

This interactive game helps children understand their emotions. Children are presented with scenarios (it’s their birthday, their brother breaks a favorite toy, etc.) and asked to click on one of three icons that represent feeling happy, sad, and angry. If they click on an icon that is not the most appropriate for the scenario, the icon turns red and they choose again.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

Daniel and his friends are playing together in the park. Daniel has a new toy car and isn't ready to share it with the others. But with his Dad's help, Daniel learns that sharing means someone else gets to take a turn, and then he'll get it back. This video can be played during a lesson on building healthy relationships.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 12 :

K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

JR Martinez and Elmo talk about how to deal with tough feelings, like anger or sadness. Here are some exercises and tips for dealing with strong emotions. This video can be played during a lesson about emotions, feelings, and using good listening skills.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 12 :

K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

Being a good friend means sharing and playing nicely together. Use this song as a reminder of why sharing is the best! This video can be played when teaching a lesson on using listening skills to build healthy relationships.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 12 :

K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

In this episode of Happy Healthy Kids, Miss Kelsey engages kids in a game of Simon Says. This kinesthetic game helps kids learn the importance of listening carefully.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [HE] (0) 12 :

K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (2) 12 :

2.4.1) Demonstrate techniques of effective listening.

Examples: body language, eye contact

What's the word on the street? Murray introduces the vocabulary word "conflict." This video helps young students understand how to use verbal and nonverbal cues to avoid conflict and how to problem-solve.

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K.4.1) Explain how a person can use good listening skills to enhance his or her health.

[HE] (1) 12 :

1.4.1) Identify ways listening skills can be used to build and maintain healthy relationships.

Example: taking turns talking and listening

[HE] (2) 12 :

2.4.1) Demonstrate techniques of effective listening.

Examples: body language, eye contact

This activity is designed to be taught at the beginning of the year and re-visited throughout the first half of the school year as needed. The goal is to help students learn how to speak and listen to each other. There are 6 posters included with this lesson and you will go over each poster and discuss what an active listener is then practice the different varations of sharing and pairing.

Poster Titles

•  Accountable Talk
•  Active Listening
•  Pair & Square
•  Physical Learner Look Like
•  Think. Pair. Share
•  Turn & Talk

This alignment results from the ALEX Health/PE COS Resource Alignment Summit.