SHAPE America

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Have Your Elevator Speech Ready Communication is a big part of promoting Health Literacy Month. Be prepared to talk to parents, teachers, and administrators about why health literacy should be a focus for all students — not just the students in health class.

Health 441

Health Schooling Creativity Health Education 441

The Healthy Teacher

JUNE 6, 2023

In many core classes, this means students will be watching movies, so I hate to make them sit through another one with me as well. Here are some filler activities for health class that are fun and don’t involve a DVD. While I usually do one assessed skit per grade level, this can be fun to use as a filler as well.

Health 52

Health Schooling Health Class Gyms 52

Magnus Health

APRIL 28, 2023

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme focuses on how one’s surroundings impact mental health. For young children and teenagers, the classroom has a huge influence on their mental, physical, and emotional well-being. After all, kids can spend upwards of 6 hours a day at school!

Health 52

Health Wellness Exercise Health Class 52

PLT4M

DECEMBER 14, 2023

And most students probably don’t realize the power and impact of sleep on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness.

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Immune system Physiology High School Physical Education 105

PLT4M

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Physical education teachers have long tried to leave the term and memories of “gym class” behind them and spotlight their quality physical education programs. PE programs now boast a comprehensive approach to introducing students to different forms of physical fitness, health, and wellness. Get the case study.

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Physical Education Education Education Elementary School 119

Teen Health Mississippi

JULY 15, 2021

When it comes to the state of sex education in Mississippi and across the country, there’s much work to be done if we want to see real results—more contraceptive use, less young people living with HIV, higher numbers of teens getting information to make informed decisions for their life and health. But how did we get here?

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Sex Ed Education Education Health Class 52