This resource designed for coordinators of after-school programs provides information regarding the links between participation in quality, active after-school programs and children and youth’s mental health, including the association between participation in physical activity and mental health benefits.
The Healthy School Planner is a free tool that schools can use to assess the current health environment and build a plan to make improvements. The tool offers tailor-picked advice to outline the steps for moving forward and also an evaluation chart to keep track of your progress.
This document is an informative handout explaining how can schools benefit from the Healthy School Planner tool.
Promotional video giving more details about the Healthy School Planner. Includes screen shots of the tool.
An illustrated video designed to support individuals and communities in working towards healthy schools. The video provides a strong foundation for healthy schools, including building capacity, communicating the concept, and supporting a broad audience (including public health, recreation, education, parents, and kids) in understanding the role that they can play in building healthy schools.
A resource for elementary teachers to use with their class, which promotes participation in physical activity. Each plan is tailored for a specific grade, from kindergarten to grade eight, with suitable lessons and activities for kids of all ages. Lesson plans include step-by-step instructions for games and workshop, and provide background information.
An intermediate grades resource to teach students that it isn’t a chore to be healthy – it’s fun and it’s easy. Four teaching modules focus on healthy eating, active living, being smoke-free and making healthy choices in a real-life situation.
A Canadian report on household food insecurity, inadequate or insecure access to food because of financial constraints. Statistics are presented by province/territory and by household characteristics. Published in 2012.
Want to get your school geared up for some Wellness Week activities but not sure how? This flyer presents 10 ideas to get you started! Don’t forget to add your activity to the Wellness Events Calendar!
This document is a very good inventory of the resources available for people trying to quit smoking as well as for facilitators.
