Healthy Body and Healthy Mind
We are learning how to take care of our mental health as a part of our overall health and we are learning how our thoughts, emotions and actions can affect our mental health and how to respond to...
We are learning how to take care of our mental health as a part of our overall health and we are learning how our thoughts, emotions and actions can affect our mental health and how to respond to...
We are learning to identify the five senses and describe how each functions.
We are learning how to apply proper hygiene practices to stay healthy and prevent transmitting germs and diseases to others.
Supporting Student Learning in Stage 1 of the Inquiry-Based Learning Process Great questions can lead to great discoveries... and all it takes to get started is a little curiosity. In inquiry- based learning, teachers start by helping students to formulate questions that are meaningful and...
Traditionally, a teacher is defined as one who imparts knowledge—but any modern educator can tell you that a special kind of magic happens when, instead of giving students the answers, educators help them to seek information and draw conclusions for themselves. Inquiry-based learning is a process...
Asking questions and searching for answers is a fundamental part of being human. A young child curiosity knows no bounds. Whether it’s “why?” or “what’s that?” they constantly look for answers from the trusted adults in their lives. As children mature, however, an important shift takes place whereby...
We are learning how to keep ourselves safe at home and school including asking for help and we are learning about actions we can take to keep us safe at home and at school.
We are learning about actions we can take to keep ourselves safe at home and school including asking for help and we are learning about potential risks and how to avoid injuries at home...
We are learning how to stay safe and avoid injuries at home, in the community, outdoors, and when online and we are learning about behaviours that can harm our health and use healthy coping...
We are learning to communicate our feelings when we recognize caring behaviours and behaviours that can be harmful to our bodies and our feelings and ways we can respond.
We are learning to use what we know about being healthy and our stress management, relationship, and thinking skills to make healthy choices and take action to keep ourselves safe from injury or...
We are learning to identify body parts, including genitalia, using correct terminology and we are learning to respect ourselves and our body by taking care of it and setting and respecting boundaries.
We are learning to identify body parts, including genitalia, using correct terminology and we are learning to respect and appreciate ourselves and our body to support our overall health.
In September, Ophea hosted two webinars (one in English and one in French) to introduce Canada’s new food guide to educators; through identifying connections to the 2019 Health and Physical Education (H&PE) elementary curriculum and exploring teaching strategies for different grade levels. We would...
Join our “Honour Roll of Educators” to help Ophea celebrate 100 years of healthy active living for Ontario students. Ophea is celebrating a century of healthier kids and communities by reflecting on where we’ve been, looking forward to where we’re going, and—above all—honouring the educators who...
In January, Ophea hosted two new webinars (one in English and one in French) with a specific focus on understanding Mental Health as a health topic in the 2019 Ontario Elementary Health and Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum. With the goal of enhancing teacher confidence, the webinar examined...
Looking for new ways to get children and youth physically and mentally active? Try our Yoga Alphabet Cards! These cards introduce children and youth to the art of yoga while strengthening their physical literacy and language skills. There are plenty of ways to enjoy using the cards. Here are three...
The Ministry of Education recently revised the Daily Physical Activity (DPA) policy (PPM 138) which supports 20 minutes of DPA during instructional time, contributing to the goal of getting children and youth active for 60 minutes every day. To support the implementation of DPA and enhance the...
When it comes to professional learning in education, it can seem that there’s rarely enough time or funding to go around. That’s why making the most of the resources available is a must, and that’s where we come in! Although it’s important to take a breather this summer and have a well-deserved...