
Health Ed Activities for the Last Few Days of School
We’re in the final stretch! Grades are in, comments are done, and we’ve only got a few days left with the kids. In many core
Amy Lauren Smith teaches Health & Wellbeing at the Hong Kong International School and has a passion for curriculum that is current, relevant, and adaptable. She also works as a consultant and has presented at conferences in Asia as well as at SXSWedu and the SHAPE America National Conventions. Previously, she served as the Education Editor for Choices, Scholastic’s health magazine for teens.
You can find her online at thehealthteacher.com and on twitter: @teaching_health.
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We’re in the final stretch! Grades are in, comments are done, and we’ve only got a few days left with the kids. In many core
Our brilliant teacher-adviser, Amy Lauren Smith, shares some unexpected ways teens can practice mindfulness outside of the classroom. Try her ideas with your students! Source:
Did you know that 1/3 of all teenagers are sleep deprived? According to the National Sleep Foundation, you need at least 9 hours, and most
Eating disorders are always a tricky subject. That’s why Choices teacher-adviser Amy Lauren Smith—a sixth to eighth grade health teacher at the Shanghai American School in Shanghai, China, and the brilliant mind behind our Teacher’s Guide each month—worked with a specialist to make sure she handled the topic appropriately in class. Follow these tips to ensure your lesson has the right impact.
Source: What You Need to Know About Teaching Eating Disorders | Choices Ideabook
We’re all guilty of procrastinating sometimes, but teens are especially prone to this bad habit. Choices teacher-adviser Amy Lauren Smith–a sixth to eighth grade health
Editor’s note: It’s hard to accept, but failure might actually be good for you. Choices teacher-advisor Amy Lauren Smith—a sixth to eighth grade health teacher
Editor’s note: Ready to tackle this uncomfortable topic? This advice from Choices teacher-advisor Amy Lauren Smith—a 6th to 8th grade health teacher at the Shanghai
Editor’s note: Feeling glued to your smartphone? Choices teacher-advisor Amy Lauren Smith—a 6th to 8th grade health teacher at the Shanghai American School in Shanghai,
Editor’s note: Bullying is a serious issue, and Choices teacher-advisor Amy Lauren Smith—a 6th to 8th grade health teacher at the Shanghai American School in
Editor’s note: How much homework are your students really getting? Choices Teacher-Advisor Amy Lauren Smith—a sixth through eighth grade health teacher at the Shanghai American
Hey #HealthEd teachers, here’s a link for all of the resources I shared in the PhysEdSummit and APPEC 2016 workshops. For free PD, here’s a copy of
.@teaching_health empowers you with activities to implement in your #PHE class at #APPEC https://t.co/GVfJg6ATKq pic.twitter.com/zhR6G0XjdD
— APPEC (@appecasia) September 18, 2016
Image: Shanghai Daily In our ever connected world, we sometimes forget to connect with those we’re closest to! For our 8th grade Family Advocacy project,
Hey 8th graders, Now that we’ve watched Fed Up, get ready to really analyze how the food industry is working to rope you in by checking
Did you know that 1/3 of all teenagers are sleep deprived? According to the National Sleep Foundation, You need at least 9 hours, and most
Resources for parents are plentiful, and I’ll include any I come across that I think could be of use. Click here for some helpful parent
Hi, My name is Amy Smith, I believe our rapidly changing world presents a whole new set of opportunities and challenges for kids. Staying on top of the latest can help us guide them as they set healthy habits for life. Got questions, get in touch!