Grade 01

Well-Being Curriculum

Printable Documents

Grade 1: Printable Documents

Download and print both color and black-and-white anchor charts and posters to use in your classroom or school.

Unit 01 - Conditions & Connections

Lesson 01: Maslow’s Hierarchy

The purpose of this lesson is to help us understand the difference between a want and a need and help us gain an awareness of the levels in Maslow’s Hierarchy and connect them to our lives.

Lesson 02: Self-Awareness

The purpose of this lesson is to help us identify our favorite things, our family, important people, and interests.

Lesson 03: Celebrating My Strengths

The purpose of this lesson is for students to explore and identify their own personal strengths.

Lesson 04: Creating a Learning Community

The purpose of this lesson is to help us build a positive classroom community.

Unit 02 - Physical Well-Being

Lesson 05: Conditions of Well-Being

The purpose of this lesson is for students to understand their basic needs of food, water, shelter, safety, and love.

Lesson 06: Self-Care & Hygiene

The purpose of this lesson is to help students practice good self-care strategies.

Lesson 07: Keeping My Mind & Body Drug Free

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the difference between helpful and harmful choices we make that keep our bodies and minds safe and healthy.

Lesson 08: Respecting Personal Space

The purpose of this lesson is to help students respect the personal space of self and others.

Unit 03 - Social Well-Being

Lesson 09: Kindness & Friendship

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to be a good friend.

Lesson 10: Communication

The purpose of this lesson is to teach healthy communication skills.

Lesson 11: Respect for Others

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how to respect themselves, others, and the things around them.

Lesson 12: Collaboration

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how to collaborate, or work together towards a common goal.

Lesson 13: Power of Words

The purpose of this lesson is for students to reflect on how they use their words to build people up rather than tear people down.

Unit 04 - Emotional Well-Being

Lesson 14: Identifying & Regulating Emotions P1

The purpose of this lesson is to help students name their emotions.

Lesson 15: Habits of Happiness

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn little things you can do every day to feel happy.

Lesson 16: Preparing for the Unknown

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn ways to deal with changes in life—like when something new happens, even if they did not expect it.

Unit 05 - Mental Well-Being

Lesson 17: Managing Stress through Mindfulness

The purpose of this lesson is to learn what stress is, what causes our stress, and how mindfulness can help us manage it.

Lesson 18: Growth Mindset

The purpose of this lesson is to help students learn how they can continue to grow and be better every day.

Lesson 19: Perfectionism vs. Excellence

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand that doing their best and striving for excellence is more important than trying to be perfect.

Unit 06 - Academic Well-Being

Lesson 20: Critical Thinking Skills

The purpose of this lesson is to help students think carefully so they can understand things better, solve problems, and make good choices.

Lesson 21: Creative Problem Solving

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn creative problem-solving strategies and apply them at home, school, and in their community.

Lesson 22: Goal Setting

The purpose of this lesson is to help students set and work towards accomplishing their goals.

Lesson 23: Executive Function Skills

The purpose of this lesson is to help students take an active role in their learning and study habits.

Lesson 24: Test Prep

The purpose of this lesson is to help students prepare for tests in healthy ways.

Unit 07 - Character & Citizenship

Lesson 25: Character, Honesty & Integrity

The purpose of this lesson is for students to develop good character traits such as honesty and integrity.

Lesson 26: Being Responsible

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand and experience what it means to be responsible at home and at school.

Lesson 27: Courage & Bravery

The purpose of this lesson is to help students identify examples of courage and bravery in their own lives and in the lives of others.

Lesson 28: Choices & Consequences

The purpose of this lesson is to help students recognize that they have the power to make their own choices. Every choice has a consequence, and our choices can be used to help ourselves and others.

Lesson 29: Roles & Responsibilities of Citizens

The purpose of this lesson is to help students become responsible citizens at school and in their community.

Supplemental Lessons

Lesson SL01: Forgiveness

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand the importance of forgiving others and themselves.

Lesson SL02: Dealing with Grief

The purpose of this lesson is for students to learn how to navigate grief.

Lesson SL03: Anxiety & Depression

The purpose of this lesson is to help students recognize and navigate anxiety and depression.

Lesson SL04: Suicide Prevention

The purpose of this lesson is to help students understand mental health, know what to do if they feel worried about themselves or someone else, and to know who to talk to if they are worried about their mental health.

Lesson SL05: Addressing Microaggressions

The purpose of this lesson is to learn how our words and actions can hurt others and how to be kind and respectful to everyone.