Arkansas K–6 social-emotional learning standards

Communicate my wants/needs appropriately with peers and adults

Ask for and accept help when I am in a conflict situation requiring support

Identify emotions that I am feeling and identify ways to calm myself when in a stressful situation

Adjust tone and behavior in familiar settings with some reminders (e.g., voice level, body movement) appropriate to various settings with support (e.g., library, hallways, restaurants, bus, playgrounds)

Recognize the importance of telling the truth

Recognize that I can make choices about my behavior

Identify personal goals and create steps toward achieving each goal

Celebrate goal achievements

Adapt to changes in my schedule and environment

Develop positive personal hygiene habits

Be aware of my personal space

Identify my likes and dislikes, needs and wants

Recognize and label basic emotions (e.g., happiness, sadness, anger, fear, surprise) and associate them with words, facial expressions and/or gestures

Express a range of emotions appropriately through role playing, actions, drawing or language

Understand the connection between feelings and behaviors

Identify people, places and other resources to go to for help (e.g., parents, relatives, school personnel)

Identify situations in which I need adult help (e.g., big problem/small problem)

Demonstrate responsible use of others' belongings (e.g., ask permission; take care of them)

Describe things I do well

Describe an activity/task in which I need help in order to be successful

Pay attention to others when they are speaking

Understand the importance of respecting personal space

Take turns and practice sharing

Practice using encouraging comments

Demonstrate the use of verbal etiquette (e.g., use please, thank you, excuse me, etc.)

Initiate positive interactions with other students most of the time (e.g., invent/ set up activities)

Identify trusted adults

Ask for help from adults and peers in socially acceptable ways

Ask for help from peers in socially acceptable ways

Recognize when another needs help and offer assistance

Recognize safe and responsible touch

Determine how to seek assistance from peers and/or adults to resolve conflict, when appropriate

Identify and illustrate safe and unsafe situations

Understand the difference between appropriate and inappropriate behaviors in school

Understand the consequences and rewards that exist based upon my actions

Identify steps necessary to accomplish personal responsibilities at home and at school

Identify problem, desired outcomes and potential solutions to a problem

Put the solution into action

Reflect on the outcome of the solution

Identify and demonstrate the ability to make responsible choices

Use listening skills to identify a range of emotions in others and identify possible causes for a range of emotions in others (e.g., losing a dog may make you "sad")

Recognize with support that different people may have different emotional reactions to the same event

Understand that my words and actions may have an impact on others

Understand that different people have different abilities

Actively listen and be a part of a group so that I can work collaboratively with others

Show respect when interacting with others by using appropriate manners such as "please/thank you"

Identify positive qualities in myself that I can use to support others

Identify situations where I might need to ask for assistance as well as identify alternate solutions to problems

Distinguish between fact and opinion

Identify emotions that I am feeling and the situations that might cause them

Identify and develop techniques to calm myself when in a pressure situation

Identify how my actions impact others and understand that there are consequences to behaviors

Effectively participate in group decision-making processes

Describe the steps of a decision-making model

Describe, create and implement steps in reaching a concrete goal

Evaluate progress toward my goals for success in the classroom

Adapt to change that may occur in the classroom, school or in a social situation

Identify my emotions and use constructive language to express my feelings

Practice responsibility for personal hygiene and describe its impact on social relationships

Describe my own personal qualities (e.g., personal strengths, weaknesses, interests and abilities)

Describe and prioritize personal skills and interests that I want to develop

Identify my own emotions and recognize how they can be linked to behavior

Identify reliable self-help strategies (e.g., positive self-talk, problem solving, time management, self-monitoring)

Recognize qualities of positive role models and distinguish between negative/inappropriate influences

Recognize how to avoid, prevent and cope with stress or difficult situations in a positive manner

Recognize the needs of others and how those needs may differ from my own

Recognize how facial expressions, body language and tone impact interactions

Use collaborative/cooperative skills successfully

Demonstrate good sportsmanship

Initiate positive interactions with other students most of the time

Ask for help from adults and peers in socially acceptable ways

Recognize when another needs help and offer assistance

Identify problems and conflicts commonly experienced by myself and my peers

Identify appropriate and inappropriate ways to resolve conflicts

Recognize safe and responsible touch

Negotiate with others to meet my own needs and goals

Compare and contrast safe and unsafe situations

Identify how responsible decision-making affects short-term and long-term goals

Create a daily schedule of schoolwork and activities

Identify factors that will inhibit or advance the accomplishment of personal goals

Recognize how and when to ask for help

Describe the reasons for my decision

Understand the individual roles and responsibilities in the classroom and in school, and how they are important

Identify and describe a problem

Identify a desired outcome to the problem

Generate possible solutions to the problem and analyze the pros and cons of each solution

Select and implement the best solution

Analyze the outcome of the solution

Accept outcomes for decisions and choices made

Identify multiple reasons for an emotion

Use listening and attention skills to identify the feelings and perspectives of others (e.g., face, body, voice)

Respond empathetically to another's emotions and needs (e.g., share a similar personal experience; advocate for someone; relinquish an object)

Analyze how my behavior may impact or affect others

Show respect and cooperation when working with others

Recognize ways in which my behavior may affect others and adjust my behavior accordingly

Define bullying and demonstrate an awareness of the impact of bullying on others

Work collaboratively with others, including those who are different from me, to solve a problem or achieve a goal

Acknowledge and identify commonalities and differences among people (e.g., race, culture, language, abilities, etc.)

Identify and appreciate the abilities, skills and qualities of others

Identify and perform roles that contribute to my home, school and community

Demonstrate the positive characteristics of treating others with kindness, courtesy, respect and care.

Identify my own personal characteristics and values (e.g., dependable, integrity, ethical)

Demonstrate an ability to present my own perspective in a situation

Reflect on possible consequences, both positive and negative, before expressing my thoughts

Analyze how thoughts and emotions affect decision making and responsible behavior

Practice effective communication (e.g., listening, reflecting and responding)

Demonstrate flexibility in my thinking or my actions (e.g., ask for suggestions; think of alternatives; adapt to unexpected changes)

Identify and apply the steps of a decision-making model

Analyze factors that lead to goal achievement and success (e.g., managing time, adequate resources, confidence)

Apply goal-setting skills to promote academic, career and lifelong success

Persevere and be flexible when faced with change

Stay with a challenging task until completed

Demonstrate responsibility for personal hygiene

Present myself appropriately for the setting

Apply self-reflection techniques to recognize my strengths, areas for growth and potential future plans

Explore possible career and volunteer opportunities based on my interests and strengths

Identify common resources and role models for problem solving

Implement a plan to build on strengths, meet a need or address a challenge

Analyze how using school and community support can contribute to school and life success

Recognize how my behavioral choices can impact my school and life success

Analyze the short- and long-term effects of safe, risky and harmful behaviors

Analyze emotions that contribute to or detract from my ability to effectively problem solve

Analyze and assess my response to emotions in multiple formats

Recognize common stressors and how they might impact me

Recognize physiological responses to emotions and identify strategies I can use to relieve stress

Demonstrate responsible social media use

Monitor how facial expressions, body language and tone impact interactions

Understand group dynamics and respond appropriately within the group

Identify appropriate and inappropriate uses of social and other media, and the potential repercussions and implications

Identify peer pressure strategies to reduce risky behaviors and resist dangerous activities

Identify the impact of social media in relationships

Develop awareness of how my actions might create conflict (e.g., spreading rumors, misuse of social media, wrongful accusations)

Identify positive supports during a conflict situation/crisis

Evaluate strategies for preventing and resolving interpersonal conflicts

Apply conflict-resolution skills to de-escalate, defuse and resolve differences

Be able to listen to and acknowledge another's perspective and rationale

Distinguish when it is appropriate to seek adult help or when conflict can be managed by peers

Evaluate situations that are safe and unsafe and consider how I can stay safe (e.g., personal interactions, location, technology)

Monitor how responsible decision making affects progress toward achieving my goals

Analyze daily schedule of schoolwork and activities to meet goals

Recognize how, when and who to ask for help

Collaboratively develop and model classroom rules, routines and norms

Identify a problem, state what the problem is and identify the perspectives of those involved

Identify a desired outcome of the problem

Use creativity and innovation to generate multiple possible solutions and discuss each option in relation to resources, situation and personal principles

Identify the best solution to the problem and analyze if it is likely to work

Generate a plan for carrying out the chosen option

Evaluate the effectiveness of the solution

Make adjustments and amendments to the plan

Accept responsibility for my personal decisions, including consequences

Recognize nonverbal cues from others and respond appropriately

Use conversational skills to understand the perspective of others

Analyze ways in which my behavior may affect the feelings of others and adjust my behavior when it is negatively impacting others

Identify constructive ways to provide support and encouragement to others

Provide support and encouragement to others in need within our community

Show respect and sensitivity for other people's perspectives and cultures

Recognize the impact of both positive and negative peer pressure on social relationships

Demonstrate ways to express empathy for others

Explain how individual, social and cultural differences may increase vulnerability to stereotyping and identify ways to address it

Analyze the effects of taking action to oppose bullying based on individual and group differences

Practice strategies for accepting and respecting similarities and differences

Practice strategies for accepting similarities and differences, and work together to problem solve using group strategies

Compromise and work effectively within groups