The following post is one I wrote for the Ophea Blog published January 13th. View the original post here. Winter is here! With the days shorter and the recess colder, even the best of us [or our students] can get a little blue. Did you know that “more than one in five boys and one … Continue reading 4 reasons to get students active this winter!
Tag: mental health
Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
Why Yoga in the Classroom? Yoga, as it exists in Ontario elementary schools consists of physical postures (asanas), breathing with awareness, developing self-concept, and a focus on relaxation. It moves beyond typical fitness concepts and helps students to make connections between their body and their mind. Yoga is referenced in the revised Ontario Elementary Curriculum … Continue reading Helping Students Get Their “Om” On
Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion in Schools
Over the past few months I've had an amazing opportunity to travel the province and work with teachers from across Northern Ontario providing professional learning on the benefits on Mental Health from Physical Activity. The statistics shared by CAMH are startling - "70% of mental health problems and illnesses have their onset during childhood or … Continue reading Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion in Schools
Catching Heather Chronicles 