As educators, we might not agree with every initiative that comes down the pipe, but we all want our students to be healthy and happy.
Unlike many other subjects, health is rarely a yearlong course. Most students are required to take health for either a semester or a quarter, which
The field of education is currently undergoing a big shift from traditional methods of instruction to project-based learning (PBL). Most teachers are excited to implement
National Health Education Standard 4: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health. One of the best ways to kick off
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Summer Institute for Educators at the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley, where we attended presentations from
Two years ago, I finally did it. I threw away (or recycled, actually) the stacks of textbooks that had been collecting dust on my shelves
It’s the end of the school year. This means our seniors are getting ready for college, the eighth graders are gearing up for high school,
A huge part of what we teach in health class is advocacy, and one of the most effective ways to advocate is through PSAs, or
This week, I’ve been getting ready to make the trek from Shanghai out to Seattle for the SHAPE America National convention, and I’m super excited. Love
Standard 2: Students will analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors on health behaviors. … Over the last year or so,
It’s time to overhaul our approach to tobacco prevention. While this generation of teenagers has gotten smarter about smoking, and rates of traditional cigarette use
In a prior post I wrote about positive psychology—which is the study of the things that make life worth living—and why it is such a perfect
“OK, I get it. The kids need to meditate… but how does that work, exactly?” We live in some hyper-connected times; stress levels are on the
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. -World Health Organization I remember my high
Teaching summer school health class? Here are some idea to keep students interested. Shutterstock My first experience as a health teacher was during summer 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
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
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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!
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