SACSC Resources
Toward a Safe and Caring Curriculum
Elementary Key Concepts
Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Topic 4
Topic 5
Topic 1: Building a Safe and Caring Classroom
| Key Concept 1: |
Some Places Are Safe and Caring and Some Places are Not Safe and Caring |
| Key Concept 2: |
By Working Together, We Can Build Safe and Caring Classrooms |
| Key Concept 3: |
In Safe and Caring Classrooms, We Show Respect and Consideration for Others |
| Key Concept 4: |
In Safe and Caring Classrooms, We are Responsible for Our Choices, for Our Actions and for the Consequences of Our Actions |
| Key Concept 5: |
In a Safe and Caring Classrooms, We have Rights and Responsibilities |
| Key Concept 6: |
Good Communication Skills Help Build Safe and Caring Classrooms |
| Key Concept 7: |
Developing Good Relationships Helps Build Safe and Caring Classrooms |
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Topic 2: Developing Self-Esteem
| Key Concept 1: |
Our Identities Change Over Time |
| Key Concept 2: |
Our Identities are a Combination of Unique Characteristics |
| Key Concept 3: |
Striving for Competency Builds Self-Esteem |
| Key Concept 4: |
Respecting and Celebrating Our Unique Identities Builds Self-Esteem |
| Key Concept 5: |
Self-Esteem is Enhanced Through Affirmative Language |
| Key Concept 6: |
Learning to Communicate Thoughts and Feelings Effectively Builds Self-Esteem |
| Key Concept 7: |
Taking Responsibility for Our Language and Actions Builds Self-Esteem |
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Topic 3: Respecting Diversity and Preventing Prejudice
| Key Concept 1: |
Respect for Diversity is Necessary in Safe and Caring Schools |
| Key Concept 2: |
Recognizing and Respecting Differences Within the Classroom Builds Appreciation for Diversity |
| Key Concept 3: |
Recognizing and Appreciating that Families are Unique Builds Respect for Diversity |
| Key Concept 4: |
Recognizing and Appreciating the Contributions Made by Culturally Distinctive Groups Builds Respect for Diversity |
| Key Concept 5: |
Respecting Different Points of Views Builds Community and Helps to Prevent or Resolve Conflict |
| Key Concept 6: |
Stereotypes Limit Our Perception and Understanding of Other People |
| Key Concept 7: |
Stereotyping Leads to Prejudice, Discrimination and Conflict |
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Topic 4: Managing Anger and Dealing with Bullying
| Key Concept 1: |
Anger is a Strong Emotion that Needs to be Managed Constructively |
| Key Concept 2: |
People Manage Their Feelings of Anger in Different Ways |
| Key Concept 3: |
Responding to Others’ Anger Constructively Can De-escalate Conflict |
| Key Concept 4: |
Bullying is Intentional, Hurtful and Controlling Behavior |
| Key Concept 5: |
Bullying Harms Others |
| Key Concept 6: |
You Can Stop Others from Bullying You |
| Key Concept 7: |
You Can Take Positive Action to Stop Bullying in the School |
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Topic 5: Working It Out Together
| Key Concept 1: |
Everyone Has Conflicts |
| Key Concept 2: |
Effective Communication and Empathy for Others Will Facilitate Constructive Conflict Management |
| Key Concept 3: |
A Cooperative Learning Environment Enhances Conflict Management |
| Key Concept 4: |
Conflicts Can be Valuable if They are Managed Constructively |
| Key Concept 5: |
Conflict-Management Skills Can be Learned |
| Key Concept 6: |
Students Can be Mediators in Each Other’s Conflicts |
| Key Concept 7: |
Working It Out Together: We are All Responsible for the Kind of World We Live In |
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