We are learning how to describe the emotional and social stresses related to puberty and apply strategies to cope with these changes. We are learning how to explain ways to help someone with their men
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...
PlaySport has been designed for use in physical education settings, but can be adapted for use in other settings (e.g., intramural , recreation, community, or after-school programs ) provided appropriate measures to adhere to the safety criteria within the activities are implemented. Use these tips...
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...
Purpose This Guide is designed to help educators deepen their knowledge and skills to address vaping as part of the elementary Health and Physical Education curriculum, 2019. Information in this guide focuses on the following: “why” it is important to have conversations about vaping with elementary...
Jays Care Foundation is the official team charity of the Toronto Blue Jays Major League Baseball (MLB) team, working to promote inclusion focused extracurricular programs in Canadian schools. Jays Care Foundation and Ophea share a common goal of supporting inclusive sport and physical activity...
PlaySport is an online activity-based resource designed to maximize the fun, inclusion, participation, and success of everyone when building their physical literacy. PlaySport helps children and youth develop an understanding of and competency with skills and strategies associated with physical...
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: apply relationship and social skills as they participate actively and safely travel using a variety of
Working together is the most impactful way to build healthy, safe, and inclusive school communities across Ontario. Ophea is proud to collaborate with government, foundations, corporations, researchers, and community health organizations. Special thanks to those that have helped advance our work:
Choice Board Learning Goal To positively contribute to student well-being through prioritizing student safety through identifying activities to contribute to physically, emotionally and socially safe learning environments for all students. Accommodations & Modifications Accommodations &...
What is Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy An inclusive Health & Physical Education (H&PE) program is vital to a student’s personal, social and academic development, to their future economic security, and to a realization of their full potential. Culturally Responsive and Relevant Pedagogy...
Community partnerships play an integral role when planning for and delivering curricular and non-curricular opportunities for students in Health and Physical Education. By collaborating with partners outside of the school, such as recreational and cultural organizations, educators can enhance and...
“In an environment based on the principles of inclusive education, all students, parents, caregivers, and other members of the school community – regardless of ancestry, culture, ethnicity, sex, physical or intellectual ability, race, religion, creed, gender identity, gender expression, gender...
Why was VTT created? The Vaccination Talks Toolkit was created to support educators in having classroom discussions about vaccines as part of healthy living. The Toolkit aims to equip educators with actionable resources and tools that integrate health literacy, media literacy, and inquiry-based...
For over two decades, educators and student leaders across Ontario have used Raise the Bar resources for support in developing intramurals tailored to the unique needs of their school community; and it is our pleasure to share this Ophea platform with Steve Friesen, Raise the Bar Founder and...
This webinar is intended for elementary educators. This webinar will explore Strand D: Healthy Living in the 2019 Elementary Health and Physical Education curriculum. Educational strategies will be discussed and there will be an opportunity for participants to share their strategies and ask...
