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accepting yourself & others

Social emotional health

grades 2-3

This course is designed to teach children about the concept of self-esteem and the role it plays in having healthy friendships.

*A product license is for 1 Year Per School

Topics

Covered

  • Self-esteem

  • Positive self-talk

  • Respecting others’ feelings

  • Ways to handle anger

  • The Golden Rule

  • Benefits of a positive attitude

Objectives

  • Students will be able to define self-esteem

  • Students will be able to identify the qualities that make them special and unique

  • Students will be able to describe how to use positive self-talk to enhance self-esteem

  • Students will be able to explain ways to identify feelings and the importance of respecting others’ feelings

  • Students will be able to list positive and negative ways to express anger and stress

  • Students will be able to provide examples of how to use the Golden Rule to help others in need

  • Students will be able to discuss how keeping a positive attitude can lead to healthy relationships

Standards

met

NATIONAL HEALTH EDUCATION STANDARDS

  • Standard 1: Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health

  • Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behavior

  • Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks

  • Standard 5: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health

  • Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks

  • Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health

Program Materials

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Estimated Teachable Minutes

ACCEPTING YOURSELF & OTHERS - 20 Minutes

While You Watch - 15m

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Angry Situations - 30m

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Getting to Know Me - 15m

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My Anger Survey - 15m

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The Golden Rule®  - 15m

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Who Am I? Collage - 30m

Charades with Emotions - 30m

 

Class Connection - 30m

 

Feelings Flashbacks - 30m

 

My Seal - It’s good to be me! - 15m

 

Role Playing: Difficult Social Situations - 30m

 

Role Playing: Handling Angry Feelings - 30m

 

Thumbprint of Uniqueness - 45m

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