Kansas K–6 social-emotional learning standards

Understand that core ethical and performance principles exist in classrooms, in the community and in homes.

Identify and apply core principles in everyday behavior.

Recognize and celebrate the natural, beneficial consequences of acts of character.

Identify community needs in the larger community; discuss effects on the community; and identify positive, responsible action.

Learn about ethical reasoning by giving examples of what makes some behaviors appropriate and inappropriate.

Exhibit clear and consistent expectations of good character throughout all school activities and in all areas of the school.

Learn about, receive and accept feedback for responsible actions in academic and behavioral skills.

Develop self-control skills (for example, stop, take a deep breath and relax).

Identify and illustrate the problem.

Identify desired outcome.

Identify possible solutions and the pros and cons of each solution.

Identify and select the best solution.

Put the solution into action.

Reflect on the outcome of the solution.

Identify and describe basic emotions.

Identify a variety of emotions.

Identify situations within my control that might evoke emotional responses.

Identify my emotional responses to situations outside of my control.

Identify personal likes and dislikes.

Identify personal strengths and weaknesses.

Identify consequences of behavior.

Ask clarifying questions.

Identify positive responses to problems (for example, get help, try harder, use a different solution)

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

Identify and demonstrate techniques to manage common stress and emotions.

Identify and describe how feelings relate to thoughts and behaviors.

Describe and practice sending effective verbal and nonverbal messages.

Recognize behavior choices in response to situations.

Identify healthy personal hygiene habits.

Describe personal responsibilities to self and others.

Describe responsibilities in school, home and communities.

Describe how they react to getting help from others (for example, surprise, appreciation, gratitude, indifference and resentment).

Describe common responses to success, challenge, failure and disappointment.

Understand the process of setting and achieving goals.

Identify personal goals, school goals and home goals (for example, hopes and dreams).

Identify factors that lead to goal achievement and success.

Identify specific steps for achieving a particular goal.

Label others’ feelings based on verbal and nonverbal cues in different situations.

Label possible sparks for emotions in others.

Predict possible behaviors and reactions in response to a specific situation.

Demonstrate an ability to listen to others.

Demonstrate a capacity to care about the feelings of others.

Describe ways that people are similar and different.

Use respectful language and actions when dealing with conflict or differences of opinions.

Initiate and engage in social interactions with peers, and respond and maintain conversations with peers and adults.

Describe how words, voice tone and body language communicate and can impact relationships positively and negatively.

Demonstrate active listening, sharing and responding skills to identify the feelings and perspectives of others.

Understand the importance and demonstrate respect for personal space.

Recognize the difference between helpful and harmful behaviors in relationships.

Identify and report harmful behaviors in relationships for protection in unsafe situations.

Practice sharing encouraging comments.

Identify the multiple types of relationships in life.

Identify and practice appropriate behaviors to maintain positive relationships.

Develop self-regulation skills to prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively with guidance from adults.

Identify conflict and the feelings associated with the conflict.

Identify the feelings and behaviors contributing to the conflict.

Identify and practice healthy conflict resolution.

Develop self-regulatory skills to increasingly prevent, manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts constructively.

Discuss and define developmentally appropriate core ethical and performance principles and their importance, such as respect, responsibility, fairness, kindness, honesty, punctuality, treating others as they wish to be treated and giving their best effort.

Identify and apply personal core ethical and performance principles.

Assess community needs in the larger community; investigate effects on the community; assess positive responsible action; and reflect on personal involvement.

Interpret ethical reasoning through discussions of individual and community rights and responsibilities.

Explain clear and consistent expectations of good character throughout all school activities and in all areas of the school.

Apply self-regulation skills.

Identify the problem and understand the reason for the problem.

Identify and analyze desired outcome.

Generate possible solutions and analyze the pros and cons of each solution.

Select and implement the best solution.

Analyze the outcome of the solution.

Critically reflect on behavioral responses depending on context or situation.

Identify the varying degrees of emotions one can experience in different situations.

Identify the positives and negatives of emotions that can be experienced with various communication forums.

Recognize reactions to emotions.

Describe personal qualities (for example, personal strengths, weaknesses, interests and abilities).

Identify benefits of various personal qualities (for example, honesty, curiosity and creativity).

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

Solicit the feedback of others and become an active listener.

Identify additional external supports (for example, friends, historical figures, media representations).

Identify and develop techniques to manage emotions.

Distinguish between facts and opinions.

Describe cause and effect relationships.

Identify and demonstrate civic responsibilities in a variety of situations (for example, bullying, vandalism and violence)

Describe consequences/outcomes of both honesty and dishonesty.

Describe and practice communication components (for example, listening, reflecting and responding).

Predict possible outcomes to behavioral choices.

Develop and practice responsibility for personal hygiene.

Acknowledge personal responsibilities to self and others.

Recognize and demonstrate environmental responsibilities.

Examine the personal impact of helping others.

Reflect on your personal responses to success, challenge, failure and disappointment.

Understand causes and effects of impulsive behavior.

Demonstrate factors that lead to achievement of goals (for example, integrity, motivation and hard work).

Design action plans for achieving short-term and long-term goals and establish timelines.

Identify and utilize potential resources for achieving goals (for example, home, school and community support).

Establish criteria for evaluating, monitoring and adjusting goals.

Establish criteria for evaluating personal and academic success.

Describe a range of emotions in others.

Describe possible sparks for emotions.

Describe possible behaviors and reactions in response to a specific situation.

Use “I statements” to let others know that you have heard them.

Describe how one feels when bullied or left out of an activity or group.

Recognize and develop a respect for individual similarities and differences.

Develop strategies for building relationships with others who are different from oneself.

Define and recognize examples of stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice.

Demonstrate respect for the perspective of others.

Identify how the unique contributions of underrepresented individuals and groups are related to respect for human dignity.

Respond appropriately and respectfully in social situations.

Describe how words, voice tone and body language communicate and can impact relationships positively and negatively.

Practice refusal skills for protection in unsafe situations.

Respond positively to constructive feedback.

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

Recognize the positive and negative impact of peer pressure on self and others in group dynamics.

Identify a problem in a relationship and seek appropriate assistance.

Recognize differences in communication practices in face-to-face interactions from social media interactions.

Recognize characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships.

Understand how personality traits affect relationships.

Demonstrate a capacity to manage actions and emotional expressions with guidance from adults.

Understand the positive and negative impact of peer pressure on self and others.

Describe and utilize conflict resolution strategies.

Describe and apply strategies to be proactive, advocate and resolve conflict in a constructive manner.

Develop greater active listening and more respectful communication skills.

Compare and contrast personal core principles with personal behavior.

Illustrate and discuss personal core principles in the context of relationships and of classroom work.

Analyze community needs in the larger community; analyze effects on the community; design positive, responsible action; and reflect on personal involvement.

Develop ethical reasoning through discussions of ethical issues in content areas.

Create clear and consistent expectations of good character throughout all school activities and in all areas of the school.

Practice and receive feedback on responsible actions, including academic and behavioral skills.

Play a developmentally appropriate role in classroom management and school governance.

Identify specific feelings about the problem and apply appropriate self-regulation skills.

State what the problem is, and identify the perspectives of those involved.

Identify desired outcome and discuss if it is attainable.

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

Identify best solution and analyze if it is likely to work.

Generate a plan for carrying out the chosen option.

Evaluate the effects of the solution.

Understand resiliency and how to make adjustments and amendments to the plan.

Describe common emotions and effective behavioral responses.

Recognize common stressors and the degree of emotion experienced.

Analyze and assess reactions to emotions in multiple domains (for example, in face-to-face or electronic communication).

Analyze personality traits, personal strengths, weaknesses, interests, and abilities.

Inventory personal preferences.

Describe benefits of various personal qualities, (for example, honesty, curiosity and creativity).

Describe benefits of reflecting on personal thoughts, feelings and actions.

Identify self-enhancement/self-preservation strategies.

Identify common resources and role models for problem-solving.

Recognize how behavioral choices impact success.

Identify additional external supports (for example, friends, inspirational characters in literature, historical figures and media representations).

Identify multiple techniques to manage stress and maintain confidence.

Distinguish between facts and opinions, as well as logical and emotional appeals.

Recognize effective behavioral responses to strong emotional situations.

Recognize different models of decision-making (for example, authoritative, consensus, democratic, individual).

Recognize cause and effect relationships.

Recognize logical fallacies, bias, hypocrisy, contradiction, distortion and rationalization.

Practice effective communication (for example, listening, reflecting and responding).

Recognizing the impact of personal care.

Demonstrate personal responsibilities to self and others (for example, friends, family, school, community, state, country, culture and world).

Practice environmental responsibilities.

Practice and reflect on democratic responsibilities.

Describe positive and negative experiences that shape personal perspectives.

Demonstrate empathy in a variety of settings and situations.

Evaluate causes and effects of impulsive behavior.

Analyze factors that lead to the achievement of goals.

Describe the effect personal habits have on school and personal goals.

Identify factors that may negatively affect personal success.

Describe common and creative strategies for overcoming or mitigating obstacles.

Explain the role of meaningful practice in skill development.

Design action plans for achieving short-term and long-term goals.

Utilize school, family, community and other external supports.

Establish criteria for evaluating goals.

Identify ways to express empathy.

Recognize nonverbal cues in the behaviors of others.

Demonstrate respect for other people’s perspectives.

Recognize how behaviors impact others’ perceptions of oneself.

Analyze the impact of stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice.

Practice strategies for accepting and respecting similarities and differences.

Practice “perspective taking” as a strategy to increase acceptance of others.

Demonstrate a growth mindset and willingness to integrate diverse points of view.

Analyze how culture impacts historical events.

Determine when and how to respond to the needs of others demonstrating empathy, respect and compassion.

Monitor how facial expressions, body language and tone impact interactions.

Engage in advocacy and/or refusal skills during times of bullying, harassment, intimidation or abusive behavior.

Engage and respond in personal and social discourse and receive feedback to make decisions that will lead to personal and social change.

Understand group dynamics and respond appropriately.

Appraise and demonstrate professionalism and proper etiquette.

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

Evaluate how self-regulation and relationships impact your life.

Understand how safe and risky behaviors affect relationships and one’s health and well-being.

Respond in a healthy manner to peer pressure against self and others.

Identify the impact of social media in relationships.

Identify the difference between safe and risky behaviors and understand effective responses.

To resolve differences apply conflict resolution skills while being encouraging and affirming.

Practice greater active listening and respectful communication skills.

Identify role in managing and resolving conflict (for example, staying calm, listening to all sides, being open to different solutions).

Reflect on previous experiences to gain conflict management skills.