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Transcript:
As a new elementary teacher you may not be aware of the programs available in your school and community that support Children's Health and Wellness collaborating with the physical education teacher guidance counselors school nurse and administrative team can be a good start to gain a better understanding of the school specific Health and Wellness Resources available in your school example of school plans or programs could be jump rope for the heart sponsored by the American Cancer Society before after school clubs such as running club cooking club kindness Club.
Does your town city or Village have a community center Wellness Center or a local YMCA branch that offers information in various activity classes for children in the community.
Researching your districts and cities available resources introducing yourself and establishing relationships with people in your school and Community can help you plan various activities that promote Health and Wellness in your classroom school and community.
As an elementary teacher you play a vital role in not only your students academic career, but also their outlook on their Health and Wellness.
In today's world where so many of our students are sedentary during and after school. It is imperative for us as Educators to promote active lifestyle healthy habits and behaviors as well as necessary life skills.
Planning small bouts of physical activity into your lesson plans and daily procedures can have a profound effect on yourstudents behaviors and academic performance.
Brain Breaks classic activities that let your students get out of their seats, maybe even plan a class steps challenge or incorporating healthy habits wordwall or Activity Center where students can practice various health habits. Thank yoga sunsalutations wall sits planks washing hands interactive nutrition board games or computer simulations creating lessons where students can practice various life skills such as decision making and refusal skills is very important at the elementary level a good example of this is to include choosing the Healthy Choice Nutrition activities where it could be as simple as completing a pre-made worksheet or elaborate as a bulletin board with laminated pictures of foods, that students can help decipher where these Foods belong on the board.
As new elementary teacher the way you address your classroom procedures expectation and safety rules will determine how your classroom will run.
This includes addressing bullying and the key steps to prevent bullying as well as consequences that will follow if bullying is observed in your class.
- After watching the video, explain how you will promote healthy habits and behaviors in your classroom.
- What are some strategies you will use to promote an active lifestyle and fitness in your classroom?
- How will you educate your students about bullying awareness and prevention in your classroom? How will you address instances of bullying in your classroom?