Wellness Curriculum
As part of its for students - which includes collaboration among the school's nurse, school counselor, physical education teacher and Wellness Coordinator - specific classes are taught on wellness topics.
Grade 3
- Understanding what “wellness” is
- Exploring some factors that affect wellness:
- Eating and drinking
- Sleeping
- Exercising
- School work
- Friendships
- Family relationships
- Stress
Grade 4
- The relationship between food and our mental, physical and emotional wellness
- Diet recommendations in our society
- Why diet recommendations from different people/groups/institutions vary
- How to figure out what recommendations are right for you
Grade 5
- Social and emotional changes that accompany the preteen years
- Achieving a sense of identity and self-confidence
- Respecting and connecting with peers
- Dealing with challenging relationships
- Identifying priorities and managing time
- Setting goals
- Handling stress through healthy habits (nutrition, exercise, sleep, etc…)
Grade 6
- Diet and physical health
- Weight management
- Immune system
- Addiction
- Eating disorders
- Puberty
Grade 7
- Dealing with stress
- Self-esteem
- Body-image
- Dating and relationships
- Risk of sexual activity
- Peer pressure
Grade 8
- Emotional intelligence
- Conflict resolution
- Empathy and problem solving
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