Kindergarten+Health+Curriculum

=Kindergarten Health Curriculum = Back to Home Page

Growing and Learning
IDENTIFY THE ORGANS: SPINE, LUNGS, STOMACH, BRAIN, HEART, AND BONES EXPLAIN THE FUNCTION OF EACH ORGAN IDENTIFY THE FUNCTION OF EACH OF THE FIVE SENSES IDENTIFY WAYS TO KEEP THE SENSES SAFE IDENTIFY HOW THE SENSES HELP KEEP PEOPLE SAFE

Caring for My Teeth
DESCRIBE SITUATIONS THAT ARE SAFE OR HARMFUL FOR TEETH IDENTIFY FOODS THAT ARE HEALTHFUL OR UNHEALTHFUL FOR TEETH Explain the functions of both types of teeth Demonstrate the proper way to brush teeth Explain how to floss teeth

Staying Fit and Healthy
IDENTIFY WAYS TO PROTECT AND CARE FOR SKIN DESCRIBE WHAT IT MEANS TO EXERCISE SAFELY IDENTIFY A WARM-UP, WORKOUT, AND COOL-DOWN DESCRIBE HOW STRESS FEELS IDENTIFY WAYS TO MANAGE STRESS IDENTIFY SIGNS OF SLEEPINESS Explain why cleanliness is important Recognize that sleep and rest are necessary for good health

Food for Health
DEMONSTRATE WAYS TO BE SAFE WHEN EATING IDENTIFY WAYS TO HANDLE FOOD SAFELY Identify food groups Explain why the food groups are arranged in a pyramid Identify healthful snacks Staying Well DESCRIBE WHAT IT FEELS LIKE TO BE ILL IDENTIFY SYMPTOMS OF ILLNESS Describe ways to keep disease from spreading Describe ways to stay well

Keeping Safe
IDENTIFY STEPS TO STAY SAFE EXPLAIN HOW TO USE STEPS TO STAY SAFE EXPLAIN THE DANGERS OF POISON RECOGNIZE THAT ANYTHING MAY BE A POISON IF USED UNSAFELY EXPLAIN WHY IT IS NOT SAFE TO PICK UP ANYTHING LYING ON THE STREET OR SIDEWALK Identify ways to stay safe when crossing streets or playing Recognize how fires start Identify ways to prevent fires Describe safe ways to escape a fire Demonstrate how to stop, drop, and roll in case of fire Explain ways to stay safe when riding in vehicles

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