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Tips for Teaching Media Literacy in Skills-Based Health Education

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Teaching media literacy in skills-based health education can do just that. Digital wellness education addresses the physical and emotional health impacts of media use, with attention to helping develop the conscious, balanced use of media that aligns with an individual’s goals for their health and well-being.

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How to Teach Students About Death in the Health Education Classroom (or Any Classroom)

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When we teach students about death in health education, we can help them understand life, empathy, and resilience. Here are five tips on how to teach students about death in the health education classroom (or any classroom). We also help them become more comfortable talking about other uncomfortable topics.

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7 Ways to Turn Health Literacy Month Into a School-Wide Celebration

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But if you need financial support to make something really pop, consider making a pitch to your Parent Teacher Association or to local education support groups. In addition, check out SHAPE America’s health. It might be a great fit for your school. has a passion for teaching health and physical education.

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Fun Winter Activities for Elementary PE

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Here are a few winter activities for elementary PE that include opportunities to practice personal responsibility, cultural studies, and physical fitness outside. Heather teaches physical and health education for grades K-12 and is an adjunct instructor for the College in High School program through Minnesota State.

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How to ‘Spring’ Into Physical Activity During National PE & Sport Week

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Imagine the fun and excitement you will have playing five different games in five different days, trying to become the ultimate fitness winner. Show off your creativity side: Revise rules from old games and change them to new and different rules to fit the new game. Spoiler alert!

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The Relentless School Nurse: What Will School Nursing Look Like in 2050? Here is a Chance to Share Your Vision!

Relentless School Nurse

With predictive analytics, school nurses will receive notifications of potential health risks, allowing them to prevent issues like asthma attacks, seizures, or panic episodes before they occur. School nurses will lead dynamic health education programs, utilizing virtual reality (VR) to create immersive learning experiences.

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You Can Empower Youth to Make Informed Choices About Drugs and Health

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Whether you’re responsible for delivering health education or not, you can support youth in making informed choices about drug use and health. quizzes, there are resources you can leverage to customize an educational opportunity. NDAFW can fit into your regularly scheduled drug prevention curriculum. What can I do?

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