Connecticut Health Content Standards
Kindergarten |
Content Standard 1: Core Concepts |
HealthTeacher Lesson Plan |
| P (PreKindergarten).1.1. |
List personal health behaviors (e.g. hand washing, teeth brushing, independent toileting, use of tissues, explaining feelings, making healthy food choices, daily physical activity) |
Brushing Teeth |
| Flossing Teeth |
| Covering Sneezes and Coughs |
| Wash Away the Germs |
| P.1.2. |
Describe similarities and differences between self and others and understand that the body is good and special |
I Am Unique and So Are You! |
| P.1.3. |
Identify and describe functions of body parts (e.g. stomach, feet, hands, ears, eyes, mouth) |
NA |
| P.1.4. |
Identify how families can influence personal health |
How Immunizations Help |
| Family Roles and Diversity |
| P.1.5. |
Describe a healthy and safe environment |
My Community |
| P.1.6. |
Identify health and safety problems that can be treated early |
How Immunizations Help |
| P.1.7. |
Identify ways injuries can be prevented |
Safety Counts |
| P.1.8. |
Identify and practice ways to prevent disease and other health problems |
Stay Safe and Healthy |
| P.1.9. |
Discuss germs and their connection to illness |
Wash Away the Germs |
Content Standard 2: Accessing Health Information and Resources |
| P.2.1. |
Demonstrate the ability to seek health information from trusted adults (e.g. common health and safety concerns, roles and responsibilities of community helpers) |
Doctors |
| Police Officers |
| Pharmacist |
| Fire Fighters |
| Optometrists |
| Crossing Guards |
| Nurses |
| Sanitation Workers |
| P.2.2. |
Demonstrate the ability to seek help from trusted adults (e.g. dial 911, ask for help from firefighters or police officers) |
Help in an Emergency |
| P.2.3. |
Identify characteristics of a trusted adult |
Positive Self-image |
Content Srandard 3: Self-management of Healthy Behaviors |
| P.3.1. |
Identify healthy behaviors (e.g. wearing seatbelts, hand washing) |
Wear Your Seat Belt |
| Wash Away the Germs |
| P.3.2. |
Identify persoal behaviors that are health enhancing |
Stay Safe and Healthy |
| Getting Ready to Eat |
| P.3.3. |
Identify personal health behaviors that need to be changed |
Be Safe |
| P.3.4. |
Demonstrate good hygiene practices to improve and maintain personal health |
How Teeth Change |
| Flossing Teeth |
| Brushing Teeth |
| Wash Away the Germs |
| P.3.5. |
Understand and follow rules and routines |
Getting Ready to Eat |
| P.3.6. |
Identify ways to selfregulate stress (e.g. take a break from playing hard, quiet time) |
Dealing with Feelings |
Content Standard 4: Analyzing Internal and External Influences |
| P.4.1. |
Discuss their roles in the family and the roles of their parents/guardians |
Family Roles and Diversity |
| P.4.2. |
Recognize how media and technology can influence their lives |
NA |
| P.4.3. |
Discuss how families and school influence personal health |
Let's Go Shopping |
Content Standard 5: Communcation Skills |
| P.5.1. |
Practice using words to communicate as a means of enhancing health |
Expressing Uncomfortable Feelings |
| P.5.2. |
Describe characteristics of a responsible individual |
Responsibility |
| P.5.3. |
Practice using words to identify emotions |
Expressing Uncomfortable Feelings |
| P.5.4. |
Identify healthy ways to express needs, wants and feelings |
Feelings |
| P.5.5. |
Demonstrate caring and empathy for others |
Friends |
| P.5.6. |
Demonstrate the ability to listen and speak in turn |
How to Listen |
| P.5.7. |
Identify ways to deal with conflict |
Resolving Conflict |
| P.5.8. |
List examples of conflict |
Resolving Conflict |
| P.5.9 |
Engage in developing solutions to resolve conflicts and seek help when necessary |
Conflict Resolution |
Content Standard 6: Decision-Makign Skills |
| P.6.1. |
Discuss choices that enhance health |
Let's Feed Our Bodies |
| P.6.2. |
Identify adults who can assist in making healthrelated decisions |
Nurses |
| Doctors |
| P.6.3. |
Discuss reasons to make and results of making healthy choices |
Food Guide Pyramid |
Content Standard 7: Goal- Setting Skills |
| P.7.1. |
Define a healthy goal |
Let's Feed Our Bodies |
Content Standard 8: Advocacy |
| P.8.1. |
Use language to convey healthy behaviors |
Let's Feed Our Bodies |
| P.8.2. |
Use language to express opinions about health topics |
Let's Feed Our Bodies |
| P.8.3. |
Name trusted adults at home, in school and in the community |
Doctors |
| Police Officers |
| Pharmacist |
| Fire Fighters |
| Optometrists |
| Crossing Guards |
| Nurses |
| Sanitation Workers |
| P.8.4. |
Identify ways to encourage others to make positive health choices |
Let's Make a Snack |
| P.8.5. |
Participate in small and large group activities, interacting cooperatively with one or more children |
Buddy Systems |
| P.8.6. |
Discuss positive ways to show care, consideration and concern for others |
Friends |
