Puberty Education for New Mexico Schools
New Mexico educators can review Puberty: The Wonder Years with grade-specific standards resources. PWY supports grades 4-6 teachers with ready-to-use lessons, teacher guidance, family engagement tools, and published crosswalks for grade 4 and grades 5-6.
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 New Mexico Public Education Department and your district.
New Mexico Health Education Standards Crosswalks
PWY’s existing New Mexico resources identify alignment between the 2021 curriculum edition and the state’s Health Education Standards for grades 4, 5, and 6. The two documents separate grade 4 from grades 5-6. Review teams should confirm their applicability to the current 2023 curriculum edition.
Grade 4 Crosswalk, 2021 Edition
Review the published comparison between New Mexico Health Education Standards for grade 4 and the 2021 PWY edition.
Grades 5-6 Crosswalk, 2021 Edition
Review the published comparison between New Mexico Health Education Standards for grades 5-6 and the 2021 PWY edition.
How PWY Supports New Mexico Educators
Skills-Based Instruction
The four-step process explains and models each skill, provides practice with feedback, and supports application.
Adapted Health Belief Model
PWY addresses knowledge, self-efficacy, practiced skills, and support from families, schools, and communities.
Question Box Methodology
Every student can submit a question or comment after each lesson, while teachers receive time and model Q&As to prepare responses.
Trauma-Informed Family Partnership
Teacher Tips, content warnings, exit options, Family Activity Sheets, Family Partnership Flyers, and parent materials support safe, transparent instruction.
A Practical Review Path for New Mexico Schools
- Download the crosswalk for each grade level your school teaches.
- Try the free 5th grade lesson to review lesson flow and teacher support.
- Request a complete grades 4-6 curriculum preview.
- Confirm current state and district requirements before adoption.
New Mexico Puberty Education FAQ
Does PWY provide New Mexico standards crosswalks?
Yes. PWY publishes 2021 edition crosswalks for grade 4 and grades 5-6. Confirm their applicability to the current 2023 curriculum edition during review.
Which New Mexico grade levels are addressed in the crosswalks?
The two 2021 edition documents cover New Mexico Health Education Standards for grades 4, 5, and 6.
Which grade levels does PWY serve?
Puberty: The Wonder Years is a sequenced puberty education curriculum for grades 4, 5, and 6.
How does PWY support teachers?
Each grade includes complete lesson plans, teacher guidance, preparation checklists, animated presentation slides, Teacher Tips, and an optional Online Training Course.
What family engagement resources are included?
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: New Mexico-specific statements and links on this page come from PWY’s existing New Mexico page and its linked standards crosswalks. 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.