Grade 1 health and wellness core values focus on teaching young children basic habits for caring for their bodies, understanding their feelings, and treating others with kindness. Physical Health and CleanlinessHygiene: Learning to wash hands, brush teeth twice a day, and cover coughs to stop germs.Nutrition: Choosing healthy foods and water over sugary drinks to help the body grow and learn. As noted by The Home School Supply Co., “nutrition topics focus on healthful and less healthful foods, consequences of eating less and good eating habits.”Rest and Movement: Understanding that daily play, exercise, and enough sleep keep the body strong and balanced. Emotional and Mental Well-BeingSelf-Awareness: Recognizing and naming basic feelings like happy, sad, or mad, and learning safe ways to calm down.Mind-Body Connection: “Physical and mental health are linked.”, meaning how we think and feel affects how our bodies feel. Social Values and RespectKindness and Sharing: Practicing being a good friend, sharing with others, and showing respect.Safety: Learning basic rules like listening to trusted adults, knowing personal boundaries, and asking for help in emergencies.