Health Education 1
USC1.1
Examine healthy behaviours and opportunities and begin to determine how these behaviours and opportunities may affect personal well-being.
Indicators for this outcome
| (a) |
Use common and respectful language to talk about healthy behaviours (e.g., habits, choices, actions). |
| (b) |
Communicate observations of what "healthy" and "unhealthy" looks like, sounds like, and feels like. |
| (c) |
Ask questions and seek answers about healthy/unhealthy behaviours and opportunities. |
| (d) |
Recognize that making healthy choices can be difficult at times. |
| (e) |
Illustrate the importance of basic daily behaviours (e.g., washing hands, brushing teeth, eating fruits and vegetables, wearing sun screen and sun protective clothing, being physically active, playing, drinking water, respecting other living things) for good health. |
| (f) |
Determine the daily healthy behaviours that can be performed individually and those that may need support (e.g., washing hands on own, applying sun screen with support, smudging with support). |
| (g) |
Recognize daily opportunities for demonstrating healthy behaviours (e.g., drinking water as a thirst quencher, walking on the sidewalk, flossing teeth, helping others). |
| (h) |
Discuss a variety of healthy behaviours over which one has control (e.g., brushing teeth, being active, engaging in quiet time, seeking shade). |
| (i) |
Consider opportunities to access support for healthy behaviours (e.g., recess time provides opportunities to play and be physically active, a trusted peer walks with you to school which provides safety and friendship). |
| (j) |
Examine factors influencing own healthy choices (e.g., allergies, cultural traditions, money, family habits, fear). |
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R050507
Abby's Asthma and the Big Race
Abby's goal for the year is to win the big race at the fair, but she worries that her asthma is going to spoil her dream. Abby practises every day and takes her medicine. Although some people discourage Abby, a trainer at her father's gym is very encouraging. A section at the back of the book entitled "Asthma and Exercise" explains that, with rare exceptions, asthma will not limit physical activity. With proper medication and the help of a physician, children with asthma can control their condition and benefit from physical activity.
This book is suitable as a read-aloud for Grade 1 students.
This book is suitable as a read-aloud for Grade 1 students.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$26.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R071020
Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!
Well-loved character, Pigeon, is not going to bed and uses sly trickery to avoid the inevitable. Students are engaged in deciding if he gets to stay up late as they recognize that making healthy choices can be difficult at times. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Mo Willems.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 8, 2020
R070972
Stanley's "This is the Life!"
In this picture book on video, a bear named Stanley wanders away from his home in the park in order to enjoy the campers' sweet leftovers. By mishap, Stanley ends up living near a drive-in theatre where he exists on fatty, salty and sweet snack foods. Stanley gains a lot of weight and he begins to feel sluggish and generally unhealthy. After facing frightening dangers, Stanley returns home where he appreciates his nutritious diet and active lifestyle.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$139.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101633
The Story of Honesty
This illustrated story is about Honesty, one of the Seven Teachings. In this story, Susan finds a watch that belongs to Mary, who is distraught for having lost it. After struggling with her thoughts and feelings, Susan returns the watch to Mary the next day.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (7 book kit)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R070572
Cookies. Bite-size Life Lessons
With realistic-style, softly coloured illustrations and expressive text, Rosenthal explains character traits in a non-didactic way that young children can easily understand - through cookies. For example, "respect" means offering the first cookie to your grandmother and "greedy" means that one person hoards all the cookies.
This book was nominated for the 2009 Grand Canyon Reader Award.
This book was nominated for the 2009 Grand Canyon Reader Award.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$15.99
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R101634
The Story of Courage
This illustrated story is about Courage, one of the Seven Teachings. In this story, Tim musters the courage to ride his bike for the first time without training wheels. With his father’s encouragement Tim overcomes his fear.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (7 book set)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R053993
The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!
Pigeon finds a hot dog and is ready to enjoy it when a pesky duckling uses his tricks to get it away from Pigeon. In the end, they share it and Pigeon also realizes that Duckling may be smarter than he presumed. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written and illustrated by Mo Willems.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
October 7, 2020
R054006
Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms
Fletcher loves everything about springtime. As Fletcher celebrates spring in the orchard, he sees "snow" on the ground. He tells the birds to fly back south and the rest of the animals that spring has not yet arrived. In the orchard, the bunnies see the "snow" and let all the animals in on the secret of the snow. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
August 16, 2020
R012012
Teatree Tells: A Child Abuse Prevention Kit
This kit provides posters, a picture book and puppet, reproducible sheets, lessons and activities for teachers to help engage young students who are learning about personal safety as it relates to sexual abuse. All of the activities give background information to teachers in order to interact with students as they learn about disclosure and secrecy to prevent sexual abuse.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$45.00
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R044434
Prevention in Motion: Preventing Abuse, Bullying and Harassment of Children and Youth
Tailored for adults, this resource clearly defines various types of abuse, neglect and harassment. It outlines indications of problems and their effects on children and youth. Readers will learn of the barriers and benefits to preventing violence and methods for proactively building safer relationships within schools and communities. Included are a table of contents and a bibliography of related resources.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$20.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R041565
No Room for Bullies: From the Classroom to Cyberspace
Designed for educators, administrators and parents, this book helps readers to recognize bullying problems and offers strategies to help rectify the problems. No Room for Bullies offers ways to measure the social climate of a school; a 12-point checklist on preventing problems in hallways, classrooms and common areas; advice for establishing and reinforcing classroom rules; a safe Internet-surfing contract for students and more. Included are a table of contents, lists of resources and an index.
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Book
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Price :
$14.95 US
Record posted/updated:
April 27, 2019
R054121
I Repeat, Don't Cheat!
Jessica is worried because her friend Lizzie cheats and she doesn't know what to do. Eventually she blurts out the problem and the teacher helps to have the girls work out the appropriate behaviours. Lizzie apologies and gives her a gift and they make up. Both girls begin to determine that they are responsible for personal thoughts, feelings and actions. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written Arthur Howard and illustrated by Margery Cuyler.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R006694
No Means No!: Teaching Children About Personal Boundaries, Respect and Consent; Empowering Kids By Respecting Their Choices and Their Right to Say, 'No!'
This picture book explores the topic of personal boundaries, respect and consent using attainable language. It provides examples of how children can voice their feelings by using a simple phrase that is easy to understand. It includes a section of notes to the reader and discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$12.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R070970
Pebble Plus Series
With attractive colour photographs and very simple text, these books from the PebblePlus Series focus on caring for teeth. Each book provides a table of contents, a glossary, an index and short lists of print resources and websites that could be useful for further learning on the topic.
- At the Dentist
- Brushing Teeth
- Snacks for Healthy Teeth
- Taking Care of My Teeth
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 6, 2026
R048907
All About Friends
Using three scenarios that young children can relate to, this video focuses on ways to choose good friends and ways to be a good friend. It emphasizes that good friends help their friends to feel positive about themselves. This resource also stresses that good friends will not convince their friends to do something wrong and they will allow them to have other friends.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$99.95
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2020
R050464
Eagle Books
In this colourfully illustrated four-book set, a wise eagle assumes the role of an Elder who uses the tradition of storytelling to pass on valuable information about ways to prevent type 2 diabetes. All four books may be downloaded individually as PDF files.
- Knees Lifted High
- Plate Full of Color
- Through the Eyes of an Eagle
- Tricky Treats
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
December 27, 2018
R048966
Rosie and Buttercup
Life is perfect for young Rosie, until one day she decides that she does not really want Buttercup, her baby sister. Rosie's solution to this dilemma is to give Buttercup to her neighbour free of charge! For a while, Rosie is happy - no more crying, no more shushing and no more sharing everything! Predictably, however, Rosie regrets her decision and asks for her sister back in trade for something she loves - a bag of sun-dried dandelion puffs. Colourful, cartoon-style illustrations enliven the easy-to-read text.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$18.95
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R070176
Apt. 3
The sound of a harmonica leads to an understanding between a blind man and two boys who live in the same building in the city. This video is an adaptation of the picture book by renowned American author and illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
November 26, 2019
R103748
Opportunities to Address Substance Misuse in Curriculum
This document outlines curricular opportunities to address substance misuse in various subject areas and grades. Suggested curriculum outcomes are identified and, if applicable, supporting indicators are noted.
Links :
Download
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
April 18, 2019
R015647
Kids in the Know K-9 Program Kit(3rd ed.)
This resource provides materials to teach and reinforce safety skills for students from Kindergarten through Grade 9. Lesson materials deal equally with personal safety and sexual exploitation. The program contains an individual teacher's guide with lessons and activities for each grade plus 5 storybooks, 3 puppets and 2 plush dolls. Materials may also be purchased by individual grade.
Media and Formats :
Kit
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$260.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101630
The Story of Truth
This illustrated story is about Truth, one of the Seven Teachings. Two brothers Shane and Tyler learn how important it is to tell the truth, even if it may not be in their favour.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R044711
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Based on a traditional tale, this story is about a shepherd boy who becomes bored with the task at hand. He attempts, in vain, to entice the sheep to play with him. Finally, the boy decides to create some excitement by crying that a wolf is attacking his sheep. The townspeople run to the pasture to hunt down the wolf, thus freeing the boy to play with a friend. The next day, the boy cries that two wolves are after his sheep and the good people come to his rescue once again. The third day, however, when three wolves really do appear, the boy is left to fend for himself. The comical illustrations add levity to the text.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$19.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R101628
The Story of Love
This illustrated story is about Love, one of the Seven Teachings. In this story, excitement and love are shown by family members at the arrival of a newborn. The lack of attention on big sister makes her feel as though she is unloved, but her parents reassure her that she is loved, and that baby is dependent on others and needs more attention.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (7 book set)
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R102364
Got Lungs? Grades K-3 KNOw Tobacco Resource Guide
This website includes numerous lessons that support tobacco prevention provincial health education curricula.
Links :
Click here
Media and Formats :
Document
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
January 21, 2019
R003084
No Trespassing--This is My Body!
This picture book explores the topic of how children should understand the privacy of their bodies and the differences between appropriate and inappropriate touch. It also conveys to children that feelings that result from inappropriate touch should be shared with a trusted adult. A parent guide at the back of the book goes through steps of what can be done to help and prevention tips and may be useful to educator, as well. This book contains engaging pictures and uses coloured font for important messages.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
$16.96
Record posted/updated:
July 2, 2021
R053566
Marvel and Friends. Staying Clean and Healthy: Proper Hygiene for Kids
This video informs students that personal hygiene is the key to stopping the spread of germs and disease. It teaches young students what "dirty" means, the importance of washing hands, the proper way to wash hands, how to clean bodies and how to brush teeth. Animated characters introduce each scenario and peer actors model appropriate ways to wash hands, take a shower, brush teeth, wash hair and care for nails.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Video
Price :
$99.95 USD
Record posted/updated:
November 2, 2021
R048957
Fancy Nancy
Nancy speaks fancy, dresses fancy and loves everything fancy. Her family, however, is not fancy so she offers to teach them. After the lesson, the family fancies-up and heads out for dinner. It takes a mishap to discover that there is no fancy way to say "I love you!" Themes around family, self-esteem, imagination and individuality can be explored with this story. The text is complemented with colourful and humorously drawn illustrations.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.99
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R050291
Voyage to the Bunny Planet
This video features a trilogy of stories written and illustrated by Rosemary Wells: First Tomato, Moss Pillows and The Island Light. The protagonists, three bunnies that are having bad days, use their imaginations to escape to a temporary sanctuary, the Bunny Planet, where life is blissful. In the first story, Claire finds relief from a dreadful day at school as she enjoys a bowl of first-tomato soup. In the second story, Robert is whisked away from his argumentative aunt and uncle and rambunctious cousin to a peaceful day in the forest. In the third story, Felix escapes a sick day to spend some enjoyable time with his father.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 22, 2020
R070965
Bullying. A Handbook for Educators and Parents
Based on research conducted in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, this professional resource from the Handbooks for Parents and Educators Series explores bullying within public schools. It provides insight into the short- and long-term effects that bullying can have on students, their families and teachers. Focusing on sexual bullying, homophobic bullying and bullying of students with disabilities, it offers insights on the social dynamics of the classroom, the hallways and the playground. Bullying: A Handbook for Educators and Parents provides guidance for teachers and parents/caregivers who are working together to prevent bullying in schools. Included are a table of contents, a glossary and an index.
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Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Price :
$43.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R054513
Looking After Me Series
This series helps to educate very young children about the importance of personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise and safety. The books explore key health topics through engaging narratives with young children as the protagonists. Colourful, cartoon-style illustrations enhance the easy-to-read text. Each book includes notes for parents and teachers, a brief bibliography of books for further learning, an activity that can be done individually or as a class and an index.
- Eating Well
- Exercise
- Keeping Clean
- Safety
- Teeth
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$9.95 ea.
Record posted/updated:
November 13, 2019
R054126
A Pirate's Guide to First Grade
Narrated by a young "pirate," he uses "pirate" vocabulary to describes his first day of grade one. The day ends with a treasure - a chance to go to the library to get a copy of Treasure Island. The story provides an opportunity to discuss feelings, expectations and reactions to being at school for the first time. This video is an adaptation of the picture book written by James Preller and illustrated by Greg Ruth.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$75.00
Record posted/updated:
November 22, 2018
R071076
My Body Series
This series of easy-to-read books provides valuable suggestions regarding hygiene, exercise, anatomy and healthy habits. The series offers numerous colour photographs, diagrams, questions and activities. Each book includes a table of contents, a glossary, notes for parents and teachers and an index.
- My Brain: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- My Heart and Lungs: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Brush My Teeth?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Run?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Sleep?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
- Why Do I Wash My Hands?: An Exciting Way to Learn About Your Body!
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$4.84 ea.
Record posted/updated:
November 13, 2019
R051524
Flabby Tabby
Until a rambunctious kitten comes along, Tabby's life involves only two activities - sleeping and eating. When overweight Tabby attempts to keep ahead of her new sibling, she begins to exercise, lose weight and feel more energetic; she even makes a friend! Colourful, cartoon-style illustrations enhance the easy-to-read text.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$8.95
Record posted/updated:
December 23, 2018
R051289
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
This is a retelling of the timeless tale about a shepherd boy who gets bored watching his sheep so he decides to stir up some excitement by crying wolf. The villagers come running to his rescue. The next day, the shepherd boy sends out another false alarm. The following day when "wolf" is called, there really are wolves; will anyone come to help? This version is retold by B.G. Hennessy and illustrated by Boris Kulikov.
Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 22, 2020
R070966
Caring for Me Series
The titles in this series that deal with issues such as healthy eating, safety, dealing with feelings and notions of respect. Colourful, childlike illustrations enhance the easy-to-read text in both books.
- Eat, Run, and Live Healthy
- Eyes, Ears, Nose, and Mouth
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$10.95 ea.
Record posted/updated:
November 13, 2019
R052202
A Sick Day for Amos McGee
Amos McGee, an elderly zookeeper, adheres to a daily routine that involves eating porridge for breakfast, catching the 6 a.m. bus for work and always making time to visit his animal friends. When Amos fails to arrive at the zoo one morning, the animals are concerned and travel to his home. They discover Amos sick with the sniffles and return the same kindness to him that he has shown to them.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
This caring but humourous tale of friendship and dedication based on the 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is strengthened through its illustrations, soothing music and soft-spoken narration. It provides opportunities for classroom discussions about the reciprocal nature of friendship.
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Media and Formats :
CD/DVD
Price :
$95.00
Record posted/updated:
July 8, 2024
R100620
Moe & Malaya Visit the Nurse
Moe plans to play with his friend, Malaya, on their day off from school, but discovers that she and her father are on the way to the community clinic for a check-up after Malaya's recent illness. Moe asks if he can go along. After the children visit the clinic in their northern community and find out more about what it's like to be a nurse, they both decide they might make good nurses someday. The text of this book is written in English and Inuktitut.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$14.95
Record posted/updated:
May 17, 2019
R104223
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 1
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
- Grandmother, What is a Sharing Circle?
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
June 30, 2021
R007928
Louis Says Series
Louis Says is a Canadian animated video series that teaches the importance of helping in the community, respecting Elders and being responsible. In each episode, Louis gives Randy, a six-year-old boy, a task to complete, such as bringing a gift to a sick boy. Because Louis speaks mostly Cree and Randy speaks mostly English, Randy learns some new Cree words but often tries to complete his task before he fully understands what he's been told. In the end, Randy learns to help others and also learns more about traditional and contemporary First Nations culture.
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- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 1. Garlic Bulbs Go Off/ More Feathers
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 2. I Got You Covered/ Pets Rock
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 3. Fun with Flags/ How to Train Your Osky
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 4. Magnifying Trouble/ Squirrel Food
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 5. Pizza Mania/ Mrs. Charles' Treasure
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 6. Competing Ideas/ Don't Rain on Mrs. Charles Parade
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 7. Gourmet Cat/ Some Kind of Lake Monster
- Louis Says. Season 4, Episode 8. Giant Painting/ Going Around the Bushes
Links :
Media and Formats :
Video
Price :
Free
Record posted/updated:
October 20, 2021
R104226
Grandmother / Grandfather Icon Book Set 3
A set of 10 colourful board books that introduce key icons of Indigenous cultures, such as traditions and sacred objects.
- Grandfather, Tell Us About Sage
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$124.95 (complete set)
Record posted/updated:
January 5, 2022
R023977
Good Wolf, Bad Wolf
In this illustrated story, grandfather tells his grandson of how the battle of two wolves is inside us all. The story highlights the concept of opposites: good and evil. When the grandson asks which of the wolves wins, the grandfather states that it is the one that you feed.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$29.95
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R101636
My Favorite Time of the Year
This picture book presents two children enjoying seasonal activities throughout the year. There are four dedicated pages for each season. At the end of the book, the four seasons are represented in a circle along with drawings of animals in each season.
Media and Formats :
Book
Price :
$24.95
Record posted/updated:
January 7, 2022
R070730
My Body! What I Say Goes!
This picture book educates children about the importance of personal body safety. It focuses on developing student understanding of five body safety rules. Discussion questions and additional links to resources are included at the back of the book.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R003091
Super Duper Safety School: Safety Rules for Kids & Grown-Ups!
This resource offers a list of safety rules for children to follow to ensure their own personal safety. Each rule is identified in a student-friendly way with effective visuals and discussion points. A parent guide and a comprehensive list of resource links are included.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022
R012788
Jack Teaches His Friends to be KidSafe!
This story book teaches children nine personal safety rules. At the back of the book there is a Language of Safety glossary and a section containing information for adults.
Media and Formats :
Book
Topic :
Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
Price :
See publisher.
Record posted/updated:
June 15, 2022