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Welcome to Elementary Health/Social Emotional Learning Class with Mrs. Lay!

The Great Body Shop curriculum is used in the Anchorage School District for all K-6 students throughout the school year. This curriculum helps children learn about their bodies and how to take care of them. Social Emotional Learning topics that correlate with ASD's SEL standards are also covered in Health/SEL class.

Health topics covered in Health/SEL class:

• Injury Prevention

• Personal Safety

• Nutrition

• Functions of the Body

• Growth and Development/Cycle of Family Life

• Illness Prevention

• Substance Abuse Prevention

• Community Health and Safety

• Self Worth, Mental and Emotional Health

• Environmental and Consumer Health

• Physical Fitness

Social Emotional Learning topics covered in Health/SEL class:

Self-Awareness Knowing what we are feeling in the moment: having a realistic assessment of our own abilities and a well-grounded sense of self-confidence.

Self-Management Handling our emotions so they facilitate rather than interfere with the task at hand; being conscientious and delaying gratification to pursue goals; persevering in the face of setbacks and frustrations.

Social Awareness Understanding what others are feeling; being able to take their perspective; appreciating and interacting positively with diverse groups.

Social Management Handling emotions in relationships effectively; establishing and maintaining healthy and rewarding relationships based on cooperation, resistance to inappropriate social pressure, negotiating solutions to conflict, and seeking help when needed.

Richelle Lay

Ursa Major Elementary (907)742-1600

Ursa Minor Elementary (907)428-1311

Email: lay_richelle@asdk12.org

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