Teaching Tips
2020 Shape National Convention Give-A-Way
That’s right, we’re funding the registration fees (up to $530) for TWO Health and Physical Education teachers for the 2020 Shape Convention.
Wouldn’t you love to join your fellow health and physical education teachers in Salt Lake City this coming spring?
With over 400 sessions and 200+ trade show booths, you’ll definitely leave SLC with engaging and practical ideas, amazing #teacherfriends to collaborate with, and a renewed spirit!
Read MoreHow to Boost Students’ Self-Confidence
The longer I teach health (specifically skills-based health), the more convinced I am that self-esteem and confidence are the absolute most important traits needed to live a whole and healthy life.
Yes, of course, kids need to learn how to communicate, be active, build healthy relationships, eat healthily, etc… to be “healthy.” But if we dig a little deeper, it’s clear each health skill we teach and promote is built on a foundation of self-esteem and confidence. And without either of these, the students’ ability to or interest in living those skills greatly diminishes.
Read MoreThe D.E.C.I.D.E. Model: A Tool For Teaching Students How to Making Healthy Decisions
Learn how to teach the D.E.C.I.D.E. Decision Making Model to help your students become healthy decision makers.
The D.E.C.I.D.E. Model is a step-by-step guide to make healthy decisions that enrich your health and happiness.
Read MoreResource Spotlight: Mental Illness Advocacy
Explore this skills-based health education unit designed to teach students about mental illness and the skill of advocating.
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