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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

SHAPE America

The session — titled “Death: Let’s Talk About It” — was based on our personal experiences navigating through the loss of loved ones. The reality of death is that it is a natural and inevitable part of life — so why are we so uncomfortable (or afraid) to talk about it?

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What I’ve Learned About Spreading Kindness in My School — on World Kindness Day and Throughout the Year

SHAPE America

Every November, schools throughout Kentucky celebrate Kindness Across the Commonwealth , a week-long event started by KYSHAPE in 2020 to spread kindness throughout our state while promoting lessons and activities from SHAPE America’s health. The shift in our school’s climate and culture was noticeable. ® FUNdraiser.

Schooling 433
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Connecting Health Literacy to Youth Vaping Prevention

SHAPE America

FDA Supports Health Literacy Through Science-Based Tobacco Prevention Materials One of the most impactful decisions people can make for their health is to never use tobacco—or to quit using tobacco if they’ve already started. Review Vaping 101 to learn important facts about the health risks of vaping.

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The Relentless School Nurse: Introducing “Operation Happy Nurse”!

Relentless School Nurse

The “Operation Happy Nurse” app, developed by neonatal ICU nurse Shannon McPeek, is a groundbreaking mobile application designed to provide mental health support and essential resources tailored specifically for nurses. By prioritizing our mental health, we are better equipped to support our students.

Schooling 252
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This Is How My School Stocks Up on Kindness … and PE Equipment

SHAPE America

FUNdraiser , and 2022-2023 was our fifth year of participation. I alternate each year between the option that gives our school the full 50% back and the option where we get 25% and our chosen charity gets the other 25%. We are looking to help multiple charities in our community over time. Last year’s health.

PE 438
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How to Be an Ally and Upstander in Your School

SHAPE America

As educators, we can highlight Pride Month and other “months” in our classrooms and schools as a way to uplift and spotlight various cultures and groups so ALL students will feel a greater sense of belonging. One example of how to support students is through mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors ( Bishop, 1990 ).

Schooling 490
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Lessons Learned From Decades of Advocating for Health and Physical Education

SHAPE America

Over the years, our organization has learned that advocacy requires work — but it can be done, and it does work. Our First Advocacy Attempts More than 20 years ago, WHPE began conducting several Legislative Health & Fitness Day events at the Wisconsin State Capitol building in Madison.