Social Emotional Learning Books for K-3: TEKS Standards

Social and Emotional Health

The student identifies and applies strategies to develop socio-emotional health, self-regulation, and healthy relationships. The student is expected to:

• identify their own feelings and emotions;
• discuss and explain how emotions can interrupt thinking and the self-management process;
• describe and practice calming and self-management strategies;
• describe ways in which peers and families can work together to build healthy relationships;
• describe ways to build and maintain friendships;
• identify ways to respectfully communicate verbally and nonverbally;
• identify feelings and emotions expressed by others; and
• identify and practice ways to solve conflicts with friends and peers.

Healthy Self-Concept

The student develops the capacity for self-assessment and evaluation, goal setting, and decision making in order to develop a healthy self-concept. The student is expected to:

• discuss ways to be kind to self and how to identify areas for growth; and
• explain the importance of goal setting and task completion.

Identifying and Managing Mental Health and Well-being

The student will develop and use appropriate skills to identify and manage conditions related to mental health and wellness. The student is expected to: 

• discuss and demonstrate how to treat peers with different learning needs with dignity and respect;
• identify situations that can create positive stress and positive emotions; and
• discuss the signs and symptoms associated with negative stress such as loss or grief.

Source: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/HealthTEKS-Ch115_adopted-11-2020.pdf

Social and Emotional Health

The student identifies and applies strategies to develop socio-emotional health, self-regulation, and healthy relationships. The student is expected to:

• communicate needs, wants, and emotions in healthy ways;
• describe and practice calming and self-management strategies;
• discuss and explain how thoughts and emotions are related;
• explain the effect of peer influence on an individual's social and emotional health;
• describe the qualities of a good friend;
• describe and demonstrate respectful ways to communicate with family members, peers, teachers, and others;
• identify the feelings and perspectives of others by interpreting their verbal and nonverbal cues; and
• identify ways to prevent and repair broken friendships.

Healthy Self-Concept

The student develops the capacity for self-assessment and evaluation, goal setting, and decision making in order to develop a healthy self-concept. The student is expected to:

• discuss ways to be kind to self and others;
• define personal growth and identify areas for one's personal growth; and
• list the steps and describe the importance of goal setting and task completion.

Identifying and Managing Mental Health and Well-being

The student will develop and use appropriate skills to identify and manage conditions related to mental health and wellness. The student is expected to: 

• identify strategies for managing different learning needs of self and others; and
• identify positive and negative stressors and how they impact emotions and learning.

Source: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/HealthTEKS-Ch115_adopted-11-2020.pdf

Social and Emotional Health

The student identifies and applies strategies to develop socio-emotional health, self-regulation, and healthy relationships. The student is expected to:

• communicate needs, wants, and emotions in healthy ways;
• describe strategies for assessing thoughts and applying calming and self-management practices;
• discuss and explain how the brain develops through maturation; distinguish between healthy and harmful influences of friends and others; 
• describe the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy friendships;
• describe the value of respectful communication; 
• discuss how others may experience situations differently than oneself; and 
• demonstrate strategies for resolving conflicts. 

Healthy Self-Concept

The student develops the capacity for self-assessment and evaluation, goal setting, and decision making in order to develop a healthy self-concept. The student is expected to:

• define self-esteem and ways it is formed , including identifying areas for one's personal growth ; and
• describe the importance of seeking guidance from a parent or another trusted adult in setting goals. 

Identifying and Managing Mental Health and Well-being

The student will develop and use appropriate skills to identify and manage conditions related to mental health and wellness. The student is expected to: 

• describe methods for managing challenges related to long-term health conditions;
• describe strategies to support others in managing different learning needs;
• describe positive outcomes of stress, including creativity, focus, energy, drive, and purpose; 
• describe and practice healthy behaviors that reduce stress; and describe the importance of acceptance of oneself and others.

Source: https://tea.texas.gov/sites/default/files/HealthTEKS-Ch115_adopted-11-2020.pdf