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Internet Safety Presentation for 5th Grade
We have recieved an increase in requests for presentations/lessons to address Internet Safety with our students, and subsequently parents. This presentation was what we used this year, and we will be making some slight tweaks… […]
Family Activity Planning Guide
When families are physically active together, they can have fun while encouraging healthy choice. I think this says it all! Within your family, encourage, push, enjoy, laugh, play and have fun together. Most importantly though,… […]
Action for Healthy Kids Wellness Coalition Application
AFHK is currently accepting applications from interested districts to join our community of school health and wellness experts. This expanded coalition, the National School District Wellness (NSDW) Coalition, will represent 40-50 districts across the country… […]
Time-Saving Physical Activities for Busy Families
This resources is very simple yet very clever. Some of these ideas you would never have thought of, and they will definitely add more physical activity into your day. I perform some of these activities… […]
Call to Action: Physical Activity and COVID-19
Blog on how physical activity can be a valuable tool for controlling COVID-19 infections and maintaining quality of life. Written by: James F. Sallis, Ph.D., FACSM, is a health psychologist and Michael Pratt, M.D., M.P.H.,… […]
Ideas 4 School Health Website – Informational Flyer
This flyer provides a short summary of information about the contents and highlights of the IDEAS for Health Website. […]
SHAPE AMERICA Mind Body Activity Calendars – June
SHAPE America Calendars for Mind-Body are great tools with many ideas to help youth stay active and healthy, especially now with COVID-19 restrictions. Activities are fun, easy to follow and age-appropriate. Calendars are available in… […]
Carlos’ Colorful Salsa (2nd Grade Nutrition Education Lesson)
This hands-on nutrition education lesson encourages students to eat a variety of vegetables every day. Students learn about farming, plants, and the cultural aspects of the Espanola Valley, and they make and eat a colorful… […]
Virtual Chat – PA & COVID-19 Times
What does #COVID19 mean for youth and family physical activity? Join @UCSDHealth JimSallis for a virtual informal conversation this next Monday June 1st where scholars will share recommendations and answer your questions on physical activity… […]
Messaging for Multilingual Families-Health Education
When it came to notifying our parents and guardians that schools were about to begin Comprehensive Health units, we ran into logistical issues with distribution of letters and connections with home. We were finding that… […]
Colorado Education Initiative