1st Grade Instructional Guide

Respecting Myself and Others Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with others are central to success in school and in life, and require the ability to recognize the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of others, including those that may be different from one’s own.

Developmental Learning Targets Grades KDG - 2

Developmental Learning Targets Grades 3 - 5

Developmental Learning Targets Grades 6-8

Students will identify ways to work and play well with others.

Students will describe approaches for making and keeping friends.

Students will analyze ways to establish positive relationships with others.

Students will be able to, with adult guidance, recognize, establish, and maintain healthy and rewarding relationships. Students will be able to effectively communicate clearly, listen well, and cooperate with others to

Students will be able to recognize emotional, physical, social and other costs of negative relationships. Students will be able to use active listening and assertive, clear communication when expressing thoughts and ideas. Students will be able to evaluate constructive feedback and also provide constructive feedback when needed.

Students will be able to identify the different relationships they have with others.

Students will be able to describe how words, tone, and body language are used to communicate with others.

build healthy relationships.

Students will be able to recognize and respond appropriately to constructive feedback.

Students will be able to accept constructive feedback.