Dealing with a Cold

Health and Well-being

Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School

Learning Objectives

Understand the importance of rest and hydration when feeling sick
Learn how to properly blow and clean the nose using a tissue
Recognize the value of warm food and drinks to soothe symptoms
Understand basic hygiene expectations when sick (e.g., use tissues, wash hands)
Learn to avoid spreading germs by practicing good habits
Develop a sense of independence and self-care during illness
Identify comforting activities that help the body heal and feel better

Aligned Common Core Standards

Kindergarten
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1 – Participate in collaborative conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.4 – Describe familiar routines and self-care behaviors
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.6 – Use words and phrases acquired through conversations

Grade 1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.1 – Participate in conversations with peers and adults
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.1.4 – Describe people, places, and events with relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.6 – Use vocabulary to describe wellness and hygiene routines

Grade 2
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1 – Engage in respectful conversations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.4 – Tell about personal experiences using relevant details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.6 – Use vocabulary to describe health, feelings, and routines

Grade 3
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1 – Engage in collaborative discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 – Report on a topic with facts and descriptive details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6 – Use precise vocabulary for self-care and illness-related topics

Grade 4
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.1 – Participate effectively in group discussions
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.4.4 – Present ideas clearly with organized structure
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.6 – Use academic and domain-specific vocabulary related to health

Grade 5
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.1 – Engage in structured discussions about health and routines
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.4 – Report on experiences with supporting details
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6 – Use topic-appropriate vocabulary to describe wellness strategies

Grade 6
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.1 – Participate in collaborative discussions on health-related topics
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.6.2 – Interpret and explain information from health and safety materials
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.6 – Use domain-specific vocabulary when discussing illness and recovery

Grade 7
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.1 – Engage in discussions with focus on healthy behaviors
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.2 – Analyze health information from media or oral presentations
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.6 – Use precise vocabulary related to hygiene, illness, and self-care

Grade 8
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1 – Initiate and participate in discussions on health topics
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.2 – Evaluate ideas presented in various health-related sources
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.6 – Use clear, topic-specific language in describing health practices

SMART Goal Ideas Bank

The student will describe at least three ways to care for themselves when they have a cold (e.g., rest, fluids, blow nose) in 4 out of 5 sessions by [date].
The student will demonstrate correct nose-blowing and tissue disposal in 4 out of 5 practice trials with visual support by [date].
The student will explain why handwashing is important when sick and model it in 3 out of 4 guided opportunities by [date].
The student will identify one or more comforting strategies they use when sick (e.g., soup, book, warm drink) in 3 out of 4 reflective tasks by [date].
The student will state why germs should not be spread and identify ways to prevent spreading illness in 4 out of 5 structured activities by [date].
The student will complete a step-by-step hygiene routine when prompted (e.g., tissue → trash → handwashing) in 4 out of 5 opportunities by [date].