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K–12 Standards

Social and Emotional Development – Student Interpersonal Skills

Other Pennsylvania Learning Standards for Early Childhood sets

Self-Awareness and Self-Management16.1

  • A

    MANAGES EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS

    1. A

      Distinguish between emotions and identify socially accepted ways to express them.16.1 PK.A

      1. 1

        Recognize and label basic feelings .16.1 PK.A.1

      2. 2

        Express feelings that are appropriate to the situation .16.1 PK.A.2

      3. 3

        Express feelings verbally or through play and artistic representation .16.1 PK.A.3

      4. 4

        Name a range of feelings (e .g ., excited, scared, angry, surprised) .16.1 PK.A.4

      5. 5

        Control negative responses by expressing them in appropriate ways (e .g ., talking with a peer or telling a teacher) .16.1 PK.A.5

  • B

    INFLUENCES OF PERSONAL TRAITS ON LIFE

    1. B

      Recognize that everyone has personal traits which guide behavior and choices. 16.1 PK.B

      1. 1

        Demonstrate awareness of self and one’s own preferences .16.1 PK.B.1

      2. 2

        Know and state independent thoughts and feelings .16.1 PK.B.2

      3. 3

        Show pride in own accomplishments .16.1 PK.B.3

      4. 4

        Demonstrate confidence in own abilities (e .g ., “I can kick that ball really far .”) .16.1 PK.B.4

      5. 5

        Choose materials and activities based on preferences and personal interests .16.1 PK.B.5

  • C

    RESILIENCY

    1. C

      Recognize that everyone makes mistakes and that using positive coping skills can result in learning from the experience. 16.1 PK.C

      1. 1

        Stay calm when something does not go the way intended .16.1 PK.C.1

      2. 2

        Strive to correct mistakes .16.1 PK.C.2

      3. 3

        Move forward with a second attempt at something after the first attempt was unsuccessful .16.1 PK.C.3

      4. 4

        Ask for help with a task after an unsuccessful attempt .16.1 PK.C.4

  • D

    GOAL-SETTING

    1. D

      Establish goals independently and recognize their influence on choices. 16.1 PK.D

      1. 1

        Set and discuss goals for play and activities when asked .16.1 PK.D.1

Establishing and Maintaining Relationships16.2

  • A

    RELATIONSHIPS – TRUST AND ATTACHMENT

    1. A

      Interact with peers and adults in a socially acceptable manner. 16.2 PK.A

      1. 1

        Engage in reciprocal conversation with familiar peers and adults .16.2 PK.A.1

      2. 2

        Respond to familiar adult’s questions and directions .16.2 PK.A.2

      3. 3

        Demonstrate appropriate affection for familiar adults and peers .16.2 PK.A.3

      4. 4

        Seek out companionship from another child .16.2 PK.A.4

      5. 5

        Use words denoting friendship .16.2 PK.A.5

      6. 6

        Ask a child to play (e .g ., “Do you want to make a block house with me?”) .16.2 PK.A.6

      7. 7

        Play cooperatively with a few peers for a sustained period of time .16.2 PK.A.7

      8. 8

        Respond with empathy to others who are upset .16.2 PK.A.8

      9. 9

        Share and take turns .16.2 PK.A.9

      10. 10

        Respect feelings and belongings of others .16.2 PK.A.10

  • B

    DIVERSITY

    1. B

      Identify similarities and differences between self and others. 16.2 PK.B

      1. 1

        Understand that each person has a set of unique characteristics .16.2 PK.B.1

      2. 2

        Make drawings of people, including self- portraits, depicting body parts, clothing, and other physical characteristics .16.2 PK.B.2

      3. 3

        Label personal characteristics .16.2 PK.B.3

      4. 4

        Discuss the similarities and differences between self and others .16.2 PK.B.4

      5. 5

        Understand that family structures may differ from one family to another .16.2 PK.B.5

      6. 6

        Understand that the thoughts and feelings of others may differ from own .16.2 PK.B.6

      7. 7

        Demonstrate respect for children’s differences, including differences in thoughts and feelings .16.2 PK.B.7

  • C

    COMMUNICATION

    1. C

      Engage in reciprocal communication with adults and peers. 16.2 PK.C

      1. 1

        Communicate using detail related to topic being discussed including topics of personal interest, and special events .16.2 PK.C.1

      2. 2

        Pose questions related to topic being discussed .16.2 PK.C.2

      3. 3

        Respond to questions posed by adults and peers .16.2 PK.C.3

      4. 4

        Allow wait time before responding .16.2 PK.C.4

      5. 5

        Engage in turn-taking .16.2 PK.C.5

  • D

    MANAGING INTERPERSONAL CONFLICTS

    1. D

      Use appropriate words and actions to express one’s own desires .16.2 PK.D

      1. 1

        Identify a problem and discuss possible solutions .16.2 PK.D.1

      2. 2

        Solve simple conflicts with peers with independence (e .g ., share, take turns, apologize, try something else, ask for help) .16.2 PK.D.2

      3. 3

        Begin to negotiate conflicts that arise using words before seeking help .16.2 PK.D.3

      4. 4

        Use words during a conflict instead of physically responding .16.2 PK.D.4

      5. 5

        Accept and attempt teacher’s or others’ ideas about new strategies to solve a conflict .16.2 PK.D.5

  • E

    SUPPORT – ASKING FOR HELP

    1. E

      Ask for and accept offers of help when needed or appropriate. 16.2 PK.E

      1. 1

        Attempt tasks independently before asking for help .16.2 PK.E.1

      2. 2

        Recognize when help is needed .16.2 PK.E.2

      3. 3

        Recognize appropriate sources of help (e .g ., familiar adult, community helpers, peers) .16.2 PK.E.3

      4. 4

        Ask for adult help to solve a problem or to complete a task .16.2 PK.E.4

      5. 5

        Respond appropriately to offers of help (e .g ., “That’s okay, I can do it .” or “Yes, thank you .”) .16.2 PK.E.5

Decision-Making and Responsible Behavior16.3

  • A

    DECISION-MAKING SKILLS

    1. A

      Interpret the consequences of choices. 16.3 PK.A

      1. 1

        Recognize unsafe situations and tell an adult .16.3 PK.A.1

      2. 2

        Tell a peer when a rule is broken .16.3 PK.A.2

      3. 3

        Warn a peer about a safety risk on the playground .16.3 PK.A.3

      4. 4

        Encourage two friends who are having a dispute to “use their words and work it out .”16.3 PK.A.4

      5. 5

        Discuss the reasons for having rules16.3 PK.A.5

  • B

    UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL NORMS (Social Identity)

    1. B

      Recognize there are socially acceptable ways to behave in different places. 16.3 PK.B

      1. 1

        Make transitions between places and people with minimal distress .16.3 PK.B.1

      2. 2

        Use inside voices while indoors and outside voices when outdoors .16.3 PK.B.2

      3. 3

        Cooperate in both large and small group activities that are facilitated by adult .16.3 PK.B.3

      4. 4

        Apply classroom rules to new situations .16.3 PK.B.4

      5. 5

        Adjust to changes in routines and activities .16.3 PK.B.5

      6. 6

        Follow rules and routines in classroom and other settings with reminders .16.3 PK.B.6

  • C

    RESPONSIBLE ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT – EMPATHY

    1. C

      Actively engage in assisting others when appropriate. 16.3 PK.C

      1. 1

        Respond with empathy to others who are upset .16.3 PK.C.1

      2. 2

        Recognize when someone needs help and offer assistance .16.3 PK.C.2

      3. 3

        Respect another’s attempts to complete tasks independently .16.3 PK.C.3

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