https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek en-us 2022-12-05 17:49:28 UTC 2022-12-06 22:13:33 UTC hello@padlet.com grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411036727
This article on Childhood Obesity from CNN exclaims how childhood obesity has increased in the last few decades. Researchers say that obesity within 6-11 year olds has increased almost 2% from 1998 to 2010, despite all the healthy eating interventions that have taken place. This article also talks about Childhood obesity risk factors like socioeconmic status and race. In a Pre-k-4 classroom teachers can teach students about healthy eating habits, portions, and the positive effects of healthy eating. Students need to learn about the food they are consuming because it will  lead their relationship with food in the future. 

]]> 2022-12-06 17:36:06 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411036727 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411038248
This article Vaping of Marijuana on the rise of Teens from the National Institute on Drug Abuse explains that marijuana use in adolscents is at an all time high. Almost 21% of 12th graders have self-reported themselves using Marijuana and that percentage decreases the slightest bit with 11th and 10th graders. The vaping of Nicotine and marijuana are the more common drugs used by upper middle school and highschool students. This article reminds teachers of how prevalent vaping of marijuana and nicotine is so they can be aware. This article also gives information about other drugs that are not as common in school age children. It is best to know about these as a teacher so you can teach about the consequences of taking these drugs. 

]]> 2022-12-06 17:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411038248 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411077281
In this article Catfish scams target everyone from CNN a former Virginia State trooper catfished a 15 year old girl and allegedly killed the girls mother and grandparents. This article explains the importance of monitoring your child's online activity and teaching your children how to be safe online. Catfishing is a form of online deception where people use fake photos to create a fictional persona. In some cases the catfish can be child predators like in this case. This article explains the red flags parents should look out for and how to combat catfishing before it happens. Having open, honest and non-judgemental conversations with your children about online safety is crucial. This is important for teachers because students can show signs of online harassment in school which we need to be aware of. 

]]> 2022-12-06 18:07:46 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411077281 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411101793
In this article called Physical activity as a preventative strategy against depression from Science daily explains how physical activity can casually reduce the risk of depression. In this study researchers use gene variants to study the effects of non-genetic factors in a different approach from traditional research. The results of the Mendelian randomization study show that accelerometer based physical activity does appear to prevent against the risk of depression. This is important for teaching Pre-k -4 because teachers can’t just rely on recess and students after school curriculums for students to do physical activity. Students should be moving around every 30 minutes or so in class to get their blood flow moving and have a better attitude towards schools.

]]> 2022-12-06 18:26:07 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411101793 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411151902
In the Article 15 students injured after school bus, dump trucks are involved in a crash from The Washington Post exclaims how a school bus crashed head on to a dump truck around 6:30 am on the way to South Mecklenburg High School. No one died, however many suffered from injuries from the crash including high school students. It is crucial for teachers to teach students about safety on buses and the procedures that they should follow while on the bus, especially wearing seatbelts. 

]]> 2022-12-06 19:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411151902 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411184692
In the article LGBTQ groups sue florida over so-called 'don't say gay' law  from PBS news says that gay rights advocates are suing Florida Governer Ron Desantis to block a new law that forbids classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender from kindersgarten thorugh third grade. Critics call it the “Don’t Say Gay” law and argue that its true intent is to marginalize LGBTQ people and their families. Children have exclaimed they are scared to talk about their families in school. In school, students should be able to be what they want and not be afraid to tlak about ehir identity or sexaul orientation. This  can cause embarrassment and future anxiety with being confident with their identity. 

]]> 2022-12-06 19:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411184692 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411332525
The article Study finds ‘huge’ increase in children going to the emergency room with Suicidal thoughs from CNN is very concerning. The amount of children going to hospital for suicidal thoughts has increased, especially after the pandemic. The amount of treatment facilities has decreased 30% since 2012 which is even more alarming. The mental health of children and teens has never been at more of a low then it is now. In a pre-k to 4 classroom teachers need to create a social and emotional curriculum that is inclusive for all students. Teachers need to understand their students and their backgrounds. Teachers need to be emotionally sensitive and never punish kids for emotional outbreaks. 

]]> 2022-12-06 21:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411332525 grahamemma2001 https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411342521
In this article Black students experience trauma from racist incidents at school from NBC news is about Saama Sane who was heavily discriminated against and racially harassed in his private school. He exclaimed  “I stopped loving myself because I realized the community did not love who I actually was.” These events create trauma in students of color and it’s not something they can just let go of. This happens to many students of color all around the world. Teachers need to be aware of students' backgrounds, and teach their students about acceptance in the classroom. Teachers need to teach about the inequalities in our world and how African Americans have been discriminated against for years. 

]]> 2022-12-06 22:13:33 UTC https://padlet.com/grahamemma2001/9ks6kh66fb7q9cek/wish/2411342521