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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

SHAPE America

When a school is celebrating a sports championship, they often go big: rallies, trophies, and loud cheers all around. During Health Literacy Month this October, it’s a good time to ask: What if we celebrated health literacy like we celebrate sports? They can provide a fresh perspective and a lot of expertise.

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Health Activities for the Last Few Days of School

The Healthy Teacher

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. The post Health Activities for the Last Few Days of School first appeared on The Health Teacher.

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Supporting Mental Health in the Classroom

Magnus Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and this year’s theme focuses on how one’s surroundings impact mental health. After all, kids can spend upwards of 6 hours a day at school! Here are a few ways to help create an environment that supports mental health in the classroom year-round. And the other way around, too.

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Healthy Eating Plate Is a Better Version of MyPlate and the Food Pyramid

Physical Education Update

So, a group of colleagues at the Harvard Health Publications and the Harvard School of Public Health got together to create an improved version. Unfortunately, the “MyPlate” icon was just a diagram and doesn’t provide much written information. They call it the “Healthy Eating Plate.”

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Be on the Lookout for Students Who Play “The Choking Game”

Physical Education Update

I have just read about a disturbing activity that may affect students in your school. The survey, called the Ontario Student Drug Use and Health survey, was conducted in 2007 by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. You can discuss this game and its dangers during health classes. What is the choking game?

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Drug Education Lesson Plans

PLT4M

As young people navigate a world full of drugs and substances, drug education lesson plans play a crucial role in providing reliable health information for students. Department of Health and Human Services. Some drugs can cause heart disease, cancer, lung problems, and mental health conditions, like depression.

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Sleep Lesson Plans For Students

PLT4M

Sleep lesson plans can empower students with the knowledge and skills to tap into the power of sleep for overall health and wellness. Importance Of Sleep Lesson Plans For Students In the hustle and bustle of school and life, it’s easy for students to underestimate the importance of a good night’s sleep.