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Youth Perspectives on Identifying and Responding to Gender-Based Violence in the Classroom
On November 29, 2023, Ophea hosted a webinar in partnership with the Ontario Coalition for Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) ’s Draw the Line Campaign (#DTL16Days). Moderated by Ophea’s Curriculum Consultant Andrea Haefele (she/her), Youth Perspectives on Identifying and Responding to Gender-Based...
Throwing Objects at Different Levels and Heights
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: send objects at different heights and levels using their hands; formulate simple tactics, such as sending into an open space or creating clear...
The Sunset of Play Beyond The Label
It’s our pleasure to share the Ophea platform with Andrea Haefele and Laura Seckington, the founders of Play Beyond The Label . Play Beyond The Label is a movement focused not only on building knowledge and skills, but also on creating a sense of belonging as well as opportunities to experience the...
PlaySport for After-School Leaders
PlaySport is an excellent resource for the delivery of game-based activities in after-school settings. The activities included within PlaySport are fun, engaging, and inclusive of all participants at various levels of physical ability. They are designed to help build physical literacy and are...
The Magic Ingredients for a Powerful Partnership: Part Two
Spotlight on Peterborough & Surrounding Area Public Health and School Boards “Relationship building is the key to the success of any collaboration.” Claire Townshend, Manager Peterborough Public Health In connection with Ophea’s Vaccination Talks Toolkit , an online resource that integrates health...
How Intentional Teaching Practices Can Build Student Motivation, Competence & Confidence in H&PE
2019 Elementary Health and Physical Education Curriculum Released
On August 21, Education Minister Stephen Lecce announced the release of the elementary Health and Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum . The Ministry of Education has also released an announcement . Ophea compliments the Ministry of Education on a thoughtful, high quality, evidence informed policy...
Grade 7
As children become more independent and more responsible for their own safety, they learn the skills for assessing risk, responding to dangerous situations online, and protecting themselves from a variety of social dangers including bullying, abuse, violence, and other risks associated with...
Re-Imagining Intramurals with Aurora Grove Public School
Ophea’s Sector Spotlight aims to illuminate the bright spots within the education sector through recognizing the critical work being done by community members and value-aligned organizations, and its impact on student and staff well-being. This initiative also aims to strengthen connections between...
Assessment When Communicating
Educators may use the following questions to prompt students to reflect on their actions in the Communicate component 1 : What worked well? What didn’t? What would you change the next time you share your conclusions? How can this new learning make a difference to other people? How well does your...
Cannabis
Cannabis education is part of education about substance use, addictions, and related behaviour and is a key component of overall health and well-being. We can all play a role in helping students learn about cannabis to help prevent substance misuse and to promote student safety and well-being...
Teachers Talk Sex Ed: Practical Approaches to Implementation
This webinar will provide the opportunity for you to: Listen to educators with experience teaching human development and sexual health share effective strategies and practices they have implemented in their classrooms. Ask through a moderated Q&A session, educators from across the province questions...
Triggers of Asthma and Steps to Reduce Exposure
Indoor Strong Fumes and Chemicals Steps to reduce exposure : Art supplies that can trigger asthma include tempera paints, Magic Markers, indelible markers, whiteboard markers, rubber cement, epoxies and resins. Therefore, no- to low-scent products should be used. All around, it is best to use no- to...