Kindergarten Health Alabama Standards

Identify behaviors that impact personal health.

Identify healthy food choices. Example: MyPlate

List everyday chemical products that can be used like a harmful drug. Examples: glue, laundry pods, aerosol sprays

Explain why healthy behaviors such as brushing teeth and getting adequate sleep are important.

Describe ways to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. Examples: coughing into elbow, washing hands

List reasons to call for emergency assistance.

Identify positive examples of physical health.

Identify external factors that influence personal health. Examples: family, culture, media

List family rules and activities that promote health and safety. Example: limiting screen time, not talking to strangers

List types of media. Examples: television, radio, internet, advertisements

Identify school and community health helpers who can assist in understanding health procedures. Examples: dentist, doctor, school nurse

Discuss the role of the school nurse in encouraging student wellness.

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

Name various emotions and feelings. Examples: anger, sadness, joy, fear

Describe how to express feelings to prevent a conflict from starting.

Tell ways to respond in an unwanted, threatening, or dangerous situation.

Identify characteristics of a trusted adult.

Discuss when and what assistance is needed for health-related situations. Examples: explaining when someone should call 911, asking for help when a student is ill, determining the difference between tattling and telling

Define a goal and identify several potential ageappropriate, short-term health goals. Examples: brushing teeth daily, meeting or achieving ARI reading goal

Identify family members who can assist with achieving shortterm health goals.

Show healthy behaviors that improve personal health and wellness. Examples: demonstrating correct technique for hand washing, showing basic first aid procedures for bandaging a cut

Demonstrate healthy behaviors that prevent injuries. Example: practicing safety precautions when crossing the street

Role play behaviors that promote personal healthy habits. Examples: requesting help when deciding on healthier snack options, asking for help when being teased at school

Goal -Setting

Interpersonal Communication

Nutrition &

Promote Healthy Habits

Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.

Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.

Access to Information

Decision -Making

Self-Awareness

Family, Peer, & Culture

Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

Drug Awareness

Health Behaviors

Disease Prevention & Health Care

Media & Technology

Conflict Resolution

Advocacy

Hygiene

Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.

Monitor Progress

Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Information, Products, & Services

Health Promotion

Social

Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.

Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

Self-Management

Injury Prevention

Safety

Refusal Skills

Problem-Solving

Dimensions of Health

Analyzing Influences

Emotions & Feelings

Problem Solving

Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors.