Puberty Education for Michigan Schools
Michigan updated its health and sex education standards in 2025. Puberty: The Wonder Years provides grades 4-6 educators with ready-to-use lessons, teacher guidance, family resources, and published Michigan crosswalks for standards and review criteria.
Page last updated: August 24, 2026. State requirements can change, so confirm current rules with your state education agency.
Resources reviewed August 24, 2026. Requirements can change, so confirm current rules with the Michigan Department of Education and your district.
Michigan Standards and Curriculum Review Resources
The Michigan State Board of Education approved updated health and sex education standards in November 2025. PWY’s existing Michigan resources include a 2025 standards crosswalk, the state standards document, a Grade Level Content Expectations comparison, and the Michigan “a to k” criteria chart.
2025 Standards Crosswalk
PWY publishes a crosswalk showing alignment with the 2025 Michigan Health Education Standards Guidelines for grades 4-6.
Grade Level Content Expectations
The existing GLCE resource compares PWY with Michigan expectations for HIV and sex education in grades 4, 5, and 6.
Michigan “a to k” Criteria
A separate comparison chart documents how PWY addresses Michigan’s “a to k” curriculum review criteria.
How PWY Supports Michigan Educators
Adapted Health Belief Model
Lessons build knowledge, self-efficacy, practiced skills, and support from the student’s environment.
Skills-Based Instruction
The four-step process explains, models, provides practice with feedback, and helps students apply skills.
“Freedom To” Philosophy
PWY frames growing up through informed decisions, healthy relationships, and a positive puberty experience without shaming or scare tactics.
Teacher and Family Support
Teacher Tips, preparation checklists, animated slides, the Question Box methodology, and bilingual family resources support consistent implementation.
A Practical Review Path for Michigan Schools
- Compare PWY with the 2025 standards, GLCEs, and “a to k” criteria.
- Try the free 5th grade lesson with your review team.
- Request a complete grades 4-6 curriculum preview.
- Confirm current state and local requirements before adoption.
Michigan Puberty Education FAQ
Did Michigan update its health education standards in 2025?
Yes. The Michigan State Board of Education approved updated health and sex education standards in November 2025. The state document is linked above.
Does PWY provide a crosswalk for Michigan’s 2025 standards?
Yes. PWY publishes a grades 4-6 crosswalk for the 2025 Michigan Health Education Standards Guidelines.
What other Michigan review resources are available?
PWY also publishes comparisons for Michigan’s Grade Level Content Expectations and “a to k” criteria.
Which grade levels does PWY serve?
Puberty: The Wonder Years is a sequenced curriculum for grades 4, 5, and 6.
How does PWY support home-school partnership?
PWY includes Family Activity Sheets, Family Partnership Flyers, parent letters, notification materials, curriculum outlines, and family resources in English and Spanish.
Source and verification note: Michigan-specific statements and links on this page come from PWY’s existing Michigan alignment materials and the policy update recorded in the PWY policy environment. Requirements can change, and local implementation can vary. Confirm current guidance with the state and your district. You can also review the puberty curriculum directory for all states.