Fifth grade health and wellness core values center on personal responsibility, balance across physical and emotional well-being, and respectful social connections. Self-Responsibility and Balance: Students learn that “personal wellness is the result of balancing physical, emotional, and social health through intentional daily habits. Respect for Self and Others: Physical education and social-emotional units emphasize exhibiting “responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. Mindfulness and Emotional Regulation: Developing an emotional vocabulary and practicing regulation strategies helps students navigate daily stress and transitions. Habits of Health: Core lifestyle values focus on the five pillars: nutrition and hydration, daily movement, healthy mind, adequate sleep, and a safe environment

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Grade 4 health and wellness core values focus on building physical self-care, emotional awareness, social responsibility, and safe decision-making habits. Physical Well-being: Understanding nutrition, hygiene, and daily activity as fuel for the body. “Students gain an understanding of health information and skills through six strands: physical health and hygiene; mental health and wellness; healthy eating and physical activity...” Mental and Emotional Health: Practicing stress management, identifying feelings, and building self-confidence. “Emotional and social health are central to individuals' well-being.” - Showing empathy, resolving conflicts, and practicing kindness with peers. Making healthy choices and setting personal wellness goals.Safety and Boundaries: Recognizing safe environments, digital citizenship, and knowing when to ask a trusted adult for help.Resilience: Coping with challenges positively and bouncing back from setbacks.

Health and wellness core values for third grade focus on foundational principles like ability, belonging, and caring, which support physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Ability: Recognizing and building personal strengths, physical skills, and confidence to try new things.Belonging: Fostering a sense of community, positive friendships, and inclusion within the classroom and family.Caring: Practicing empathy, compassion, and kindness toward oneself and others. Physical Health: Understanding basic body care, proper hygiene (handwashing, dental care), and the importance of daily movement and sleep.Emotional Well-being: Learning to identify, name, and manage feelings using basic self-control and coping strategies.Responsible Choices: Making smart decisions regarding nutrition, safety, and screen time balance.

Core values for second-grade health and wellness focus on building basic self-care, kindness, and safety habits. Self-Care and Responsibility: Learning to care for one's own body through daily hygiene, sleep, and nutritious choices.Kindness and Empathy: Understanding and respecting feelings to build positive friendships.Safety and Awareness: Recognizing safe environments and knowing how to ask trusted adults for help.Balance: Valuing active play just as much as proper rest and quiet time. Practicing dental care, hand washing, and choosing healthy foods over junk food.Emotional Health: Identifying big emotions and practicing simple self-control or calming strategies.Social Skills: Sharing, resolving conflicts peacefully, and saying no to bullying.