Wednesday, March 30, 2011
In Amherstburg, Ontario, Physical Education teacher Russell Minnis is using a rubber chicken to teach kids the basics of basketball... and hockey... and soccer... and lacrosse.
And while it may sound strange, you’d be amazed at how well it’s working. “The kids enjoy it much more than a...
Thursday, February 24, 2011
March is National Nutrition Month, and kids should be “milking it” for all it’s worth!
Now in its 26th year, the Dairy Farmers of Canada’s Elementary School Milk Program (ESMP) already sees students in 70% of Ontario schools sipping fresh, cold milk each lunch hour, and the organization, in...
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Canadian Olympic School Program 2010-2011 Curriculum
Whether it is the images and stories of our athletes or the memories of the Olympic Flame passing through our communities, our country has been touched by the Olympic Spirit.
We have felt a national unity like never before. A little something...
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
How the Healthy Living Strand of the Curriculum is Putting Students' Health in Their Own Hands
Eating right… reducing stress … making responsible choices… as adults we know that, to a large degree, we can control our own health. We understand that every decision we make—whether it’s reaching for a...
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
How Ophea’s New Resources are Assisting Educators in Delivering a Quality, Inclusive Program
By now you’ve no doubt heard: there’s a new curriculum in town, and it’s having a major impact on the way Ontario students, grades 1–8, are learning Health and Physical Education (H&PE). The revised...
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
The excitement of back to school has cooled, but it is important to be ‘hot’ about safety in and around schools and communities all year long.
In order to ensure a quality learning environment and an enjoyable recreation experience for children and youth, a priority must be placed on safety and...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
We may not know what the future holds, but we do know that if our children and youth learn to be healthy, our communities will be too.
As teachers and students head back to the classroom for another year, it is important to remember that health and learning go hand in hand. In fact, healthy...
Thursday, July 29, 2010
An Overview of the Ophea Public Health Support Needs Assessment
In many ways, public health and public education make a perfect pair. After all, both institutions share a goal of using education and awareness-building to foster strong, healthy communities. And with Ontario’s Ministry of Education...
Monday, July 5, 2010
Spring is a great time to teach your students road safety; whether they are pedestrians, cyclists or drivers.
It’s a classic scene across Canadian neighbourhoods: when the weather warms up, kids get revved up and come out to play en masse. While the birds are chirping and the tulips surging, kids...
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Mark your calendars and Live it Everyday in June to celebrate Recreation and Parks Month!
Since 2005, June has been proclaimed as Recreation and Parks Month helping children, families, organizations, schools and communities across Ontario and Canada celebrate the wonderful benefits that parks and...
