Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Standards

Content Standard 3.0: Identification and Expression of Feelings
Indicator SE=Social Emotional
3.PK.1 Identify a range of feelings (e.g., sadness, anger,
fear, and happiness).
3.PK.2a Express feelings, needs or wants in appropriate ways.
3.PK.2b Demonstrate awareness of feelings of
others (e.g., gets blanket for friend and comforts him/her
when he/she feels sad).
Content Standard 4.0: Interactions with other children and adults
Indicator SE=Social Emotional
4.PK.1a Demonstrate appropriate affection for teachers
and friends.
4.PK.1b Express common courtesy to others (e.g.,
saying “thank you”, “please” and “excuse me”, or passing
a plate of cookies).
4.PK.1c Respect rights and belongings of others
(e.g., “It is my turn to use the bike, but you can have the
bike when I am finished”).
4.PK.1d Demonstrate problem-solving skills (e.g. ask for
help from an adult, talk about problems, talk about feelings
relating to problems, and negotiate solutions).
4.PK.1e Be able to say and respond to first and last name.
4.PK.1f Be able to say parent’s or caregiver’s name.
Social Studies/Social Emotional
Examples: Children will/may...
Identify a variety of feelings (e.g., anger,
sadness, fear, happiness).
Express feelings, needs, or wants in
appropriate ways.
Show an awareness of feelings in others and
may comfort friends or others when needed.
Show empathy for a friend or someone
who is sad.
Understand why someone is upset and try
to help them to feel better.
Examples: Children will/may...
Show affection towards adults and friends.
Express common courtesy to others
(e.g., “please,” “thank you,” “excuse me”).
Respect the rights and belongings of
others (e.g., taking turns).
Show problem solving skills (e.g., ask
for help, talk about feelings, talk about
problems, and negotiate solutions with
others).
Begin to share and invite other children to
join in their play.
Have a preferred playmate or prefer
to play alone.
Be able recite their full name when asked.
Supportive Practice: Practitioner/Adult will…
Create an environment where children feel
safe and secure and where their feelings are
accepted.
Encourage children to evaluate themselves
(e.g., “Was that easy or hard for you?”).
Celebrate the children’s accomplishments.
Respect and accept children and help
him/her feel unique and special.
Engage in frequent conversation with
children about their interests, activities,
feelings, and perspectives.
Supportive Practice: Practitioner/Adult will…
Model trust, honesty, and respect in
dealings with children and adults.
Use books to help children take the
perspective of others and/or help with
problem solving.
Model the words and behaviors of
politeness and common courtesy.
Provide many opportunities for sharing.
Support and model empathy.
Point out and celebrate similarities and
differences between children and families.
Provide opportunities for children to
learn and share names of their friends
and families.
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