Curriculum
Sense of Belonging
Children will identify and express a sense of identity and belonging in different groups and settings, such as family or culture, where they feel safe, loved, and accepted. They will begin to communicate their connections to these groups in various ways, such as through personal stories.
Responsible decision making
Children will understand that their actions have consequences for their own and others' well-being. They will develop the ability to make responsible and constructive choices for themselves and those around them by evaluating situations and considering ethical standards, safety concerns, and social norms.
Emotion Recognition of Own
Children will identify and name the emotions they are feeling. They will describe and express their emotions.
Emotion Recognition of Others
Children will recognize other people’s emotions and demonstrate appropriate emotional responses.
The Present Moment
Children will understand the concept of the "present moment" as a coping strategy to manage emotions and be able to differentiate it from the past and future. They will practice using their senses to notice and describe the present moment.
Breathing
Children will explore how appropriate breathing techniques can assist in relaxation and help regulate emotions, such as when they are angry or frustrated.
Breathing
Children will explore how appropriate breathing techniques can assist in relaxation and help regulate emotions, such as when they are angry or frustrated.
Gratitude
Children will identify and practice gratitude strategies to support self-regulation, including when they are feeling stressed or tired.
Emotional awareness
Children will understand that everyone experiences emotions and that it's okay to express them in appropriate ways. They will recognize the reasons behind their feelings as part of a cause-and-effect relationship. They will seek adult support when needed, while showing increasing skill in handling emotions independently.
Empathy
Children will develop empathy by imagining and describing how they would feel in someone else’s situation. They will learn to take and understand the perspectives of others, including those who are different from themselves.