See also CHARACTER EDUCATION

1. Manners ("please," "thank you," paying attention, taking turns, sharing, etc.), 2C – early & late elementary
2. Social skills related to others' feelings (listening skills, interrupting, sharing, supporting others, not excluding others, caring about others' feelings, etc.), 2A - early & late elementary
3. Social skills related to emotions, 1A
4. Following classroom/school rules, 3A – early/late elementary, middle school

1. Assertiveness
1. Assertive social interaction, 2C
2. Asserting one's needs/viewpoints respectfully, 2A - late middle school/high school
3. Assertive communication style versus aggressive or passive, 2C - high school
4. Assertive, aggressive, and passive conflict resolution behaviors, 2D - late elementary
5. Using assertiveness to manage stress, 1A - late middle school/high school
6. "I"-statements,
1. Making “I” statements, 2C - late elementary
2. Expressing emotions using "I" statements, 1A - late elementary and up
3. Using "I"-statements to show others you've heard them, 2A - late elementary
2. Nonverbal Communication
1. Body language
1. Using appropriate body language to communicate, 2C – early elementary
2. Using body language in expressing feelings, 1A
3. Interpreting others' body language, 2A – late elementary & middle school
4. Body language in conflict resolution, 2D
2. Facial expressions
1. And feelings, 1A
2. Using appropriate facial expressions, 2C - early elementary
3. Interpreting others' facial expressions, 2A
3. Expressing feelings, 1A
4. Listening skills
1. As part of interacting effectively with others, 2C
2. As part of empathy training, 2A
3. Paraphrasing, 2A - late elementary & middle school
5. Refusal skills, see Friendship Skills/Issues: Peer Pressure

1. Making and keeping friends
1. Conversation skills, 2C
2. Social skills, 2C
3. Making personal goals for friendship, 1C
4. Choosing friends wisely, 3B-elary/late elementary
5. Dealing with positive/negative feelings towards friends, 1A
6. Managing conflicts with friends, 2D
7. Developing friendships with those who are different, 2B - late elementary
8. Friendships with peers of different gender, race, ethnicity, 2B - late middle/high
2. Peer support, 1B-late elementary and up
3. Peer pressure
1. Dealing with peer pressure, 2C-late elementary
2. Analyzing and resisting peer pressure, 2D-late elementary
3. Making wise choices/saying "no", 3B - late elementary/middle and up
4. Refusal skills relating to drugs, sex, risky behaviors, gang activity, 2D-late elementary
5. Peer pressure concerning drugs/alcohol, 3A - middle school/high school
6. Understanding peer influence, 3B - late middle/high school
4. Dating Relationships
1. Making responsible/ethical choices, 3B - late/middle and high school
2. Safety/health issues, 3A
3. Resolving interpersonal problems/conflicts, 2D - middle school and up
4. Abusive relationships, 2D - high school
5. Relationships and personal and career goals, 1B - high school

1. General conflict resolution, 2D – all levels
2. Problem-solving steps, 3B
3. Peer mediation, 2D - late middle/high school
4. Communication skills and conflict resolution
1. Communicating effectively during conflicts, 2C
2. Using assertive communication/“I” statements, 2C
3. Nonverbal communication/body language in conflict resolution, 2D
5. Empathy skills and conflict resolution
1. Understanding both points of view in a disagreement, 2A - late elementary and up
2. Interpreting body language, 2A
3. Listening skills, 2A
4. Paraphrasing, 2A – late elementary & middle school
6. Self-calming techniques, 1A
7. Racial conflicts
1. Appreciating group/cultural differences, 2B
2. Diversity training, 2B
3. Understanding others' viewpoints, 2A

1. General
1. Understanding/appreciating individual and group differences, 2B
2. Sensitivity to others' viewpoints, 2A
3. Differences and self-esteem issues, 1B
4. Considering the feelings of those who are different when excluded, 2A
2. Cultural similarities/differences, 2B - late elementary
1. Respect for other ethnicities and religions, 2B - late elementary/middle & up
2. Stereotyping, 2B - late elementary/middle and up
3. Racial conflicts--see Conflict Resolution