https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs en-us 2023-04-11 20:35:38 UTC 2023-04-25 23:48:20 UTC hello@padlet.com if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550702785 This article on mental health from NIH is an important part of children's overall well-being. Early treatment for mental health conditions in childhood is pivotal. Early treatment can help prevent more severe, lasting problems as a child grows up into a young adult. One of the signs of mental health conditions in young children is irritability and troubling behavior. As a parent or teacher, it is important to be looking out for these signs and determining if it is just a part of the child's growth or if it is something deeper. 
This article pertains to teaching health to elementary students because it will encourage students that it is okay to ask for help. This article discusses the idea of treating mental health issues as early as possible. Teachers in the classroom can help students feel safe and accepted in the classroom. Their classroom can be a safe space where students feel comfortable coming forward with any of their mental health concerns.
In the PreK-4th grade classroom, it is important for teachers to know the signs of mental health issues. If teachers are educated on these signs they can look out for the students in their classroom and take any actions necessary. 

Bibliography: 
National Insitute of Mental Health. (April 10, 2023). Child and Adolescent Mental Health. Retrieved 
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

]]> 2023-04-11 20:51:24 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550702785 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550703712 This article about nutrition is from Medlineplus. Good nutrition is important for keeping people healthy. This is the case for people from the time they are born all the way through their older adult years. Good nutrition can help people live longer and feel better. Nutrition is about healthy eating habits and giving our bodies the proper nutrients. This article will benefit elementary students in many ways. This article can provide students with information about healthy eating habits and what that looks like. Teachers in the classroom can help students learn more about this topic by discussing some of the healthy food items discussed in the article. The teacher could even bring in some healthy food options for the class if at all possible. This information is essential for teachers to know in the PreK-4 classrooms because it provides detailed information about good nutrition that can change their students' lives for the better.

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MedlinePlus. (2023). Nutrition. Retrieved 
https://medlineplus.gov/nutrition.html]]> 2023-04-11 20:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550703712 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550705858 This article is about physical activity from CNN Health. This article discusses five easy steps to get healthy. The steps are to get enough sleep, eat good food, exercise, socialize, and reduce stress. This article discusses the importance of each of these five steps. It is not good enough to simply be strong in one or two of the categories and weak in the rest. For the best overall outcome, all five of these steps must be balanced. This information pertains to teaching health in the elementary school setting because it is important for the students at this age level to begin to realize the steps it takes for a healthy lifestyle. Teachers in the classroom setting can help children learn about this topic by describing in detail each step of getting healthy to the class. The teacher could also provide the class opportunities to practice some of the steps listed above during the school day. It is important for teachers to be educated on this topic because we have the responsibility to do what is best for our students. Ensuring our students are healthy and in good condition is important. It is also an opportunity for teachers to think if they are the healthiest they can be for their students and themselves.

Bibliography: 
Madeline Holcombe. (April 7, 2023). 5 easy steps to get healthier. Retrieved from 
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/07/health/world-health-day-get-healthy-wellness/index.html]]> 2023-04-11 20:56:17 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550705858 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550707341 This article is about grief and loss from MedlinePlus. Greif is the reaction to a major loss of someone or something. It is most often a painful emotion. Greif can occur if a loved one passed away. Everyone feels grief in their own way. The more important thing is to respect people through their own grieving process. The information in this article pertains to health at the elementary school level because it provides detailed information about what grief looks like and the different variations of it. This information can greatly help children who are going through the grieving process or simply just inform other children about what the grieving process looks like. Teachers in the classroom can help children understand this concept by modeling appropriate ways to talk to/help a classmate who is in the grieving process. Modeling this for students can help them see the correct way to act. It is essential for teachers to know about this topic because the grieving process looks different for everyone, especially for young children. Being educated on this can help make your students feel more comfortable. 

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Fred K. Berger, MD. (April 30, 2023.) Grief. Retrieved
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001530.htm]]> 2023-04-11 20:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550707341 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550710768 This article is about personal health and wellness from familydoctor.org. This article discusses the two different types of illnesses and how they can affect your personal health. There is acute and chronic illness. Acute illness is an illness that lasts a short time and chronic illness that is ongoing and affects your health over a long period of time. It is important to know the difference and the steps to take. This relates to teaching health at the elementary school level so the students can know the difference between an acute common cold and a more chronic illness. This information will help children learn more about their bodies. Teachers can help students learn more about this concept by explaining in class the different examples of acute and chronic illnesses. It is important for teachers to be educated on this topic so that they can know which illnesses their students have that are extrmely serious and which do not need immediate attention. 

Bibliography: 
Robert Chuck Ritch, Jr. (March 2023). Self-management: Taking Charge of Your Health. Retrieved from 
https://familydoctor.org/self-management-taking-charge-of-your-health/?adfree=true

]]> 2023-04-11 21:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550710768 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550711550 This article is about Intentional Injury and Violence from MedlinePlus. The suicide rate is at an all-time high. Children and young adults are committing suicide at rates never seen before. It is extremely important to watch out for signs in children and young adults of depression, stress, and suicidal behavior. Open communication between students and teachers is extremely important. This article relates to teaching health in elementary school because it is never too early to explain to students how valuable they are in the world. It is important to describe to students the different resources that are available if they are ever feeling stressed or depressed. Teachers in the classroom can help children learn about this topic by educating them on how to get in contact with the school counselor etc. They can also inform the class that they are there for their students no matter the circumstances. The teacher can describe how the classroom is a safe space. It is essential for teachers to be educated on this topic because teachers need to be aware of the signs of suicide and the actions to take. 

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MedlinePlus. (November 28, 2023). Death among young children and adults. Retrieved from 
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001915.htm]]> 2023-04-11 21:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550711550 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550712825 This article is about drug abuse from MedlinePlus. In this article, it discusses that many teenagers are becoming addicted to drugs at a very young age. Parents are beginning to worry earlier and earlier that their child is going to become addicted to drugs. Marijuana is the most common drug among teens and young adults. The most common reason teenagers begin using drugs is to fit in with their friends. This topic relates to teaching health at the elementary level because many of the student's families you will teach have struggled with drug addiction. Providing information on what drug addiction looks like can greatly help students learn the information needed to report a drug problem in their household. In the classroom, the teacher can help students identify the signs of drug addiction and the correct actions to take if they suspect someone in their family is abusing drugs. It is important for teachers to be educated on this topic so they can be informed on what drug addiction looks like and the resources provided by the school to report drug addiction.

Bibliography: 
MedlinePlus (2023). Teenagers and drugs. Retrieved from 
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001975.htm

]]> 2023-04-11 21:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550712825 if954056 https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550713406 This article is about preventing tobacco use by campaigning for tobacco-free kids. In this article, it discusses the danger that tobacco has for children. Over 400,000 middle and high school children are smoking some form of tobacco. 2.0 percent of high school students and 1.0 percent of middle school students currently smoke. Around 90 percent of smokers begin before the age of 21. This article pertains to teaching elementary students about health because it informs them of the dangers that tobacco use can have. Many of elementary-age students may have adults or older siblings in their lives that use tobacco. This article can provide factual information on how tobacco use is very harmful. Teachers can help children learn more about this topic in the classroom by explaining in detail some of the major effects tobacco use can have on them. The teacher can do this in a way that will not scare the children but provide information on the negative effects it has. It is essential for teachers to know about this topic because it is a reality that children are beginning to use tobacco at younger and younger ages. By being aware of this fact, teachers can do their best to provide students with information about the consequences of tobacco use. 

Bibliography: 
Campaign for Tabacco-Free Kids (February, 2023). Tabacco Harm to Kids. Retrieved from 
https://padlet.com/if954056/my-sublime-padlet-72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550713406]]> 2023-04-11 21:08:43 UTC https://padlet.com/if954056/72kpi34s6goje9hs/wish/2550713406