Monday, March 6, 2017
Human Development & Sexual Health (HD&SH) is a key component of overall health and well-being that affects us all. Due to the diverse family structures, cultural and religious values, sexual orientations and gender identities of students, there’s no doubt it’s a topic that needs to be...
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
How focusing in can lead to big-picture thinking.
When it comes to being active we all have our preferences. Some may enjoy a fast-paced game of competitive soccer, while others may enjoy hiking in the woods.
Now, based on new expectations set out in the 2015 H&PE curriculum, Ontario secondary...
Friday, October 28, 2016
Fostering Good Digital Citizenship in a Wireless World
Whether we’re looking up a recipe, getting directions, sharing a photo on social media or doing online banking — there’s no question: we’re living in a digital world. As adults, the digital world has become vital in our daily lives when being...
Monday, May 2, 2016
How the H&PE Curriculum is Fostering the Well-being of Students from Grades 1–12
Mental health depends on—and is connected to—so many things. From having a supportive social environment, to making healthy choices about substance use, to eating nutritious foods and getting enough exercise and...
Monday, November 2, 2015
How financial literacy promotes health & well-beingWhen it comes to managing money, making good decisions doesn’t always come naturally—especially in a society where opportunities for instant gratification abound, and purchases can be made with the click of a mouse or the swipe of a credit card...
Friday, October 2, 2015
How Educators Can Foster Safe Physical & Emotional Environments in H&PE
We all learn best when we feel safe and included. The 2015 Ontario Health and Physical Education (H&PE) curriculum for elementary and secondary students takes this to heart. In fact, one of the curriculum’s...
