health education

Introduces the need for food and looks at the benefits of eating healthy food. Learn about the food pyramid and the basic food groups, as well as the need for a balanced diet. Comic book characters show that nutrition is fun and easy to understand.

Shows children how to be safe in a variety of situations. Includes rules to follow when dealing with other people in the neighborhood, at home, and on the Internet.

Provides children with tips for basic safety practices in all kinds of situations.

Explores the importance of basic personal hygiene, including tooth brushing, bathing, and proper skin care. Also covers the benefits of getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising sufficiently.

Explains how the body uses food and how to consider balance and moderation when making food choices. Also explores food groups, healthy food handling, how to read labels effectively, and influences on food choice such as culture, advertising, and food fads.

Provides tips for children on how to keep the environment healthy. Covers the recycling process as well as the different types of pollution and their causes.

Informs students about germs like bacteria and viruses, and explains how to deal with the many common ailments they cause. Introduces safety practices for taking and storing medicines as well as the harmful effects of alcohol and street drugs on the body. Also looks at what goes on during a visit to the doctor's office.

Familiarizes students with the steps involved in the decision-making process and how to achieve an outcome that is right for them. Examines negative and positive behaviors in conflict situations, such as dealing with bullies and peer pressure. Also covers useful refusal skills for common situations and how to develop assertiveness.

Students gain practical tips for communicating care and respect in relationships with friends and family as well as dealing with everyday worries, grief, fear and big life changes. Highlights the importance of self-esteem.

Introduces the concepts of healthy eating and a balanced diet, encouraging healthy eating habits in young children. Introduces the food pyramid and the five food groups. Talks about the benefit of carbohydrates, fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, protein and iron. Teaches students how to read nutrition labels and encourages them to stay away from foods that contain too much fat or sugar.