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Being Active Really Adds Up
How a more flexible approach to Daily Physical Activity supports student health & their readiness to learn. According to the Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth , children aged 5–11 should be getting at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity each day. By...
The Digital Landscape of the Fundamental Principles in Health & Physical Education
Schools have changed drastically over the course of the pandemic, and it is clear that the education system is shifting. While educators in school buildings adapt their instruction to safe physical distancing measures shaped and constrained by the physical environment, remote educators are learning...
Clearing the Air About Cannabis: To use or not to use? Youth share their perspectives.
Most of our students are under the legal age for cannabis consumption, and the majority of them do not use cannabis. The 22% of Ontario students 1 (and 18% of Canadian students 2 ) who do use cannabis have a number of different reasons for doing so. In this Q&A column, we’ll explore some of the...
Teaching Strategy Descriptions
Brainstorming Use this thinking strategy to help students generate questions, ideas, and examples, and to explore a central idea or topic. During brainstorming, students share any ideas that come to mind and record them without making judgments. When introducing a new topic, teachers can use...
Grades 1 - 3 Sample Lesson: Strike and Go!
Considerations for Lesson Planning Location: Field Strand: Movement Competence Topic: Movement Strategies Students: Two students who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The first student has a communication disability and uses an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)...
Grades 7 & 8 Sample Lesson: Find Your Fit
Considerations for Lesson Planning Location: Gymnasium Strand: Active Living Topic: Physical Fitness Students: Two students with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who take medication at their respective homes in the mornings. One student receives therapy to support with executive...
Supporting Learning about Mental Health in Elementary Health and Physical Education Webinar
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...