James H. Boyd Grades 3-5
Health Infusion Carla Weiss
September
Safety Rules/Proper Attire
Playground Safety
October
Character Education
-cooperation including/not excluding
-personal space
-Bullying
-patience
-Enthusiasm
-self Esteem
- Confidence
"The best inspiration is not to outdo others, but to outdo ourselves." (Author unknown)
November
Emotional Health
-sportsmanship
-Thankful for What? (Family, friends, food, your health, shelter, freedom, clean environment, clean water, education, clothing, law and order, toys and activities).
December
The month of giving
-help with out receiving material rewards
-empty the garbage for your family
-clean your room
-volunteer your time
January
Nutrition/Exercise/Proper Sleep
-eating healthy
-increase your drinking of water (rather than soda &high sugar drinks)
-importance of making healthy choices
-exercise indoors (tie in community resources, pools, bowling allies)
- Community resources
- indoor pools
- Bowling alley
- ice skating
Where are your
Community resources?
Huntington YMCA
-Pools
- Fields
- Indoor gyms
- Programs for children
Larkfield Lanes (bowling)
(East Northport)
Dix Hills Park Ice Superior Ice Rink
Skating rink (Kings Park)
(Dix Hills)
February
Germ/Month-Hygiene
-coughing into your elbow (not in your hands)
-Washing hands (healthy habits)
-blood borne pathogens (winter bloody noses)
March
Body Hygiene (Continued)
-body odor
-deodorant/antiperspirant
-perfumes/cologne
-soap& water
-brushing teeth “Dragon Breath”
-washing sweatshirts/clothing
April
Allergy Awareness
-environmental (pollen, dust, lint, smog, smoke)
-food allergy
May
Reinforcement of Character Education
-self esteem (big for 5thgrade b/c they leave and go to MS
-how do you present yourself
“Put down your video games, log off your computer, turn off your TV, get outside and play” Carla Weiss
June
Summer time Safety Issues
-Importance of protecting your skin (sunscreen)
-Water Safety
-importance of swimming with supervision
-diving board safety (neck injuries)
-Group Safety
-communication with your parents
-structured freedom
-Valued family time
-play together with your family
-take family walks
-use community resources
-Enjoy nature