The kindergarten health program introduces the children to safety, personal health, and social issues through hands-on learning experiences. The topics are taught through group sharing circles, role playing, and literature pieces. Students acquire an understanding of these skills as they are integrated into other subject areas.
Personal Safety
- Respond to appropriate warning signs, sounds, and labels
- Keep children safe at school
Fire Safety
- Learn to dial 911
- Recognize what to do in a fire emergency
Personal Health
- Keeping hands clean, using appropriate cleaning techniques
- Identify how germs spread and ways of prevention
Social Emotional Learning
- Skills for Learning and Attending
- Empathy – Identify Feelings
- Emotion Management
- Social Problem Solving