Making Choices in Healthy Relationships
We are learning to use our self-awareness and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions that demonstrate respect for ourselves and others. We are learning to apply our relationship and self-
We are learning to use our self-awareness and critical thinking skills to make informed decisions that demonstrate respect for ourselves and others. We are learning to apply our relationship and self-
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: participate actively and regularly in a wide variety of physical activities while demonstrating an understanding of the importance of being
We are learning to use our critical thinking skills to analyse the attractions and benefits associated with being in a healthy relationship, as well as the benefits, risks, and drawbacks, for
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...
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...
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:
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
These Instructional Moments Videos consist of a two part series in which educators share their responses to questions about vaping. These videos help educators increase their knowledge of vaping and where vaping is addressed within the Substance Use, Addictions, and Related Behaviours topic in the...
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...
“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...
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...
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...