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The new second edition of HealthSmart Grade K is part of ETR's comprehensive K-12 health education program that focuses on the essential concepts and skills students need to know and practice to adopt healthy behaviors. HealthSmart meets the National Health Education Standards and aligns to the CDC's Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT). HealthSmart focuses on the key areas of risk that confront children and youth today as identified by the CDC's National Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). The program also draws on the cultural strengths of students and their families to support healthy behaviors and establish healthy social norms and expectations. Grade K lessons cover these health content areas: 1) Emotional & Mental Health, 2) Personal Health & Wellness, 3) Injury & Violence Prevention, 4) Nutrition & Physical Activity, and 5) Tobacco Prevention. Curriculum includes Teacher Guide, 6 Classroom Posters, Flash Drive with PowerPoint and Masters, Scope & Sequence Chart. When you purchase HealthSmart you have access to the Teacher Support Website with free digital resources.