It Takes a Community to Raise a Healthy Child We all know that learning and practicing healthy eating behaviours and physical activity in schools help kids to grow up to be healthy adults. But it's not just a message for school, or a singular message at home, it's a message that should be reinforced in … Continue reading Ontario’s Healthy Kids Community Challenge
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Creating an H&PE Space that’s Bully Free
As Health and Physical Education (H&PE) teachers, the goal of maintaining both a physically as well as emotionally safe classroom is often on our mind. Physical safety is a relatively easy concept to overcome; use your common sense, act as a cautious parent and refer to your school board policies and the Ontario Safety Guidelines. … Continue reading Creating an H&PE Space that’s Bully Free
Yoga for EveryBODY
Yoga is a great way to improve your flexibility, gain strength, and find calm. The Sanskrit word yoga itself, means "union," so whether you come to yoga for your body or your mind, know that both should be considered in making the body "whole." Take a few minutes to relieve your stress, and gain muscular … Continue reading Yoga for EveryBODY