Ohio K–6 social-emotional learning standards

Identify basic personal emotions

Recognize emotions as natural and important

Identify appropriate time and place to safely process emotions, independently or with the guidance of a trusted adult

Recognize that current events can impact emotions

Identify personal interests and qualities

Explore opportunities to develop skills and talents

Identify at least one trusted adult at school and in the community and know when and how to access them

Seek help when faced with challenges or when frustrated with a task, skill or situation

Describe situations or locations that feel safe

Describe the outcomes of both following and breaking rules

Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete simple tasks and challenges independently, while expressing positive attitudes towards self

Identify ways to respectfully advocate for basic personal needs

Identify personal behaviors or reactions when experiencing basic emotions

Describe verbal and nonverbal ways to express emotions in different settings

Identify and begin to use strategies to regulate emotions and manage behaviors

Identify goals for classroom behavior and academic success

Identify how adults and peers can help with a goal

Describe what action steps can be taken to reach a short-term goal

Discuss obstacles that can get in the way of reaching a goal and ideas for handling those obstacles

Describe a time when you kept trying in a challenging situation

Explain how practice improves performance of a skill and can help in overcoming a challenge or setback

Identify facial and body cues representing feelings in others

Identify words and actions that may support or hurt the feelings of others

Define empathy and identify empathetic reactions in others

Identify the purpose for having school-wide expectations and classroom rules

Identify characteristics of positive citizenship in the classroom and school

Perform activities that contribute to classroom, school and home, with adult involvement as needed

Identify and participate in activities to improve school or home

Discuss how people can be the same or different

Participate in cross-cultural activities and discuss differences, similarities and positive qualities across all cultures and groups

Discuss the concept of, and practice, treating others the way you would want to be treated

Recognize social cues in different settings

Identify norms for various family and social situations

Recognize others' personal space and boundaries

Identify and engage in positive communication skills

Practice giving and receiving feedback in a respectful way

Develop an awareness that people communicate through social and digital media

Demonstrate an awareness of roles in various relationships

Recognize the need for inclusiveness

Recognize that people may influence each other with words or actions

Identify common conflicts and describe possible causes

Recognize that there are various ways to solve conflicts and utilize these techniques to practice solving problems

Apply listening and attention skills to identify the feelings and perspectives of others

Identify a problem or needed decision and recognize that there may be multiple responses

Identify strategies to solve a problem

Identify factors that can make it hard for a person to make the best decision in the classroom

Identify reliable sources of adult help in the immediate setting

Identify how personal choices will impact the outcome of a situation

Identify how certain actions can impact others

Recognize safe practices and actions

Recognize the need for group decisions that support a common goal

Recognize that new opportunities may have positive outcomes

Identify physical and emotional responses to unfamiliar situations

Identify examples of transitions and how they are a necessary and appropriate part of school and life

Identify a range of personal emotions

Identify that emotions are valid, even if others feel differently

Consider when it is necessary to process emotions in a safe place, independently or with the guidance of a trusted adult

Describe how current events trigger emotions

Identify personal strengths based on interests and qualities

Demonstrate a skill or talent that builds on personal strengths

Describe how a trusted adult can provide academic, social or emotional support or assistance for self and others

Seek help and acknowledge constructive feedback from others that addresses challenges and builds on strengths

Utilize strategies that support safe practices for self and others

Identify and describe how personal choices and behavior impacts self and others

Demonstrate confidence in the ability to complete a range of tasks and address challenges while expressing positive attitudes towards self

Identify ways to respectfully advocate for academic and personal needs

Demonstrate strategies to express a range of emotions within the expectations of the setting

Describe possible outcomes associated with verbal and nonverbal expression of emotions in different settings

Apply strategies to regulate emotions and manage behaviors

Identify goals for academic success and personal growth

Identify school, family and community resources, with adult support, that may assist in achieving a goal

Plan steps needed to reach a short-term goal

Identify alternative strategies with guidance toward a specified goal

Identify strategies for persevering through challenges and setbacks

Identify the cause of a challenge or setback and with assistance, develop a plan of action

Identify verbal and nonverbal cues representing feelings in others

Identify and acknowledge others' viewpoints, knowing that both sides do not have to agree but can still be respectful

Demonstrate empathetic reactions in response to others' feelings and emotions

Identify reasons for making positive contributions to the school and community

Demonstrate citizenship in the classroom and school community

Perform activities that contribute to classroom, school, home and broader community

Identify areas of improvement for school or home and develop an action plan to address these areas

Discuss positive and negative opinions people may have about other people or groups, even if they aren't always true

Participate in cross-cultural activities and acknowledge that individual and group differences may complement each other

Define and practice civility and respect virtually and in-person

Identify others' reactions by tone of voice, body language and facial expressions

Identify ways that norms differ among various families, cultures and social groups

Recognize that individuals' needs for privacy and boundaries differ and respect those differences

Apply active listening and effective communication skills to increase cooperation and relationships

Demonstrate the ability to give and receive feedback in a respectful way

Describe the positive and negative impact of communicating through social and digital media

Identify what creates a feeling of belonging in various relationships

Demonstrate behaviors associated with inclusiveness in a variety of relationships

Distinguish the helpful and harmful impact of peer pressure on self and others

Identify and demonstrate personal behaviors to prevent conflict

Apply conflict resolution skills to manage disagreements and maintain personal safety

Generate ideas to reach a compromise and find resolution during conflict

Generate possible solutions or responses to a problem or needed decision recognizing that there may be more than one perspective

Implement strategies to solve a problem

Identify factors that can make it hard to make the best decisions at home or at school

Identify reliable sources of adult help in various settings

Predict possible future outcomes of personal actions in various settings

Demonstrate the ability to respect the rights of self and others

Demonstrate safe practices to guide actions

Consider various perspectives and sources of information when participating in group decision-making

Explore new opportunities to expand one's knowledge and experiences

Develop and practice strategies to appropriately respond in unfamiliar situations

Practice the ability to manage transitions and adapt to changing situations and responsibilities in school and life

Identify, recognize and name personal complex emotions

Explain that emotions may vary based on the situation, including people and places

Utilize appropriate time and place to safely process emotions, independently, with a trusted adult or with peers

Explain how others' responses to current events can impact emotions

Describe how personal interests, qualities and strengths may help with decision making to accomplish personal goals

Investigate a potential career path that builds on personal strengths and addresses challenges

Seek appropriate support from a trusted adult when help is needed academically, socially or emotionally

Develop and implement a plan of action, based on support or constructive feedback, that addresses challenges and builds on strengths

Identify and utilize appropriate processes for reporting unsafe behaviors or situations for self and others

Describe how personal responsibility is linked to being accountable for one's choices and behavior

Recognize the importance of confidently handling tasks and challenges, while reframing negative thoughts and engaging in positive self-talk

Demonstrate basic self-advocacy academically and socially

Describe the relationship between thoughts, emotions and behavior and apply strategies to regulate response

Analyze positive and negative consequences of expressing emotions in different settings

Apply productive self-monitoring strategies to reframe thoughts and behaviors

Recognize the importance of short and long-term goals for success in school and life

Identify school, family and community resources that may assist in achieving a goal

Set a short-term school or life goal with action steps to achieve success

Monitor progress toward a specified goal by developing checkpoints and adjusting the plan or action steps as needed

Utilize strategies for persevering through challenges and setbacks

Reframe a challenge or setback into an opportunity, with assistance

Determine if verbal and nonverbal cues correspond to the feelings expressed by others

Demonstrate respect across school, community, face-to-face and virtual settings, when viewpoints or perceptions differ

Demonstrate empathy through understanding of others' feelings and acknowledgement of their perspective

Explain the importance of civic mindedness

Pursue opportunities to contribute to school or the broader community

Explore a school or community need and generate possible solutions

Engage in an activity to improve school, home or community

Discuss how positive or negative stereotypes of an individual or group can be unconscious and may lead to discrimination and prejudice

Participate in cross-cultural activities and demonstrate respect for individuals from different social and cultural groups

Demonstrate respect for human dignity virtually and in-person

Generate positive responses to various social situations

Recognize that social cues are based on rules and expectations and can change based upon context

Recognize that personal and group needs can differ and identify positive actions to balance the needs of all

Demonstrate the ability to actively listen and understand multiple perspectives

Offer and acknowledge constructive feedback to strengthen connections and improve communication outcomes with others

Interact on social and digital media responsibly and understand the potential impact on reputation and relationships

Participate in a healthy network of personal and school relationships

Demonstrate inclusiveness in relationship building

Utilize strategies to manage social pressures

Recognize and acknowledge different perspectives of others to prevent conflict

Use a non-judgmental voice during conflict resolution to maintain safe relationships

Exchange ideas and negotiate solutions to resolve conflicts, seeking support when needed

Demonstrate critical thinking skills when solving problems or making decisions, recognizing there may be more than one perspective

Gather evidence to support and solve academic and social challenges

Generate ideas for recognizing when something may be getting in the way of making a responsible decision and ways to possibly reduce or limit its influence

Identify reliable sources of adult help in various settings and actively seek adults for support

Utilize knowledge of outcomes to inform future decisions

Apply honesty, respect and compassion to the decision-making process

Demonstrate safe practices to guide actions for self and toward others

Research opportunities for participation in civic-minded activities that contribute to the larger community

Engage in new opportunities to expand one's knowledge and experiences

Recognize that new opportunities or unfamiliar situations may require productive struggle

Demonstrate ability to manage transitions and adapt to changing situations and responsibilities in school and life