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a selection of children's books for teaching health & physical education
children's books are available to enrich the concepts you are teaching. a selection of these titles is listed below. children's ebooks are also available from the "ebook collections" tab on the left side of this guide.
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elephants cannot dance! (an elephant and piggie book) by gerald is careful. piggie is not. piggie cannot help smiling. gerald can. gerald worries so that piggie does not have to. gerald and piggie are best friends. in elephants cannot dance! piggie tries to teach gerald some new moves. but will gerald teach piggie something even more important?
the happiest tree by meena is excited about the class play, an improved' version of red riding hood but when her teacher insists meena be one of the trees she is miserable. i can't', meena says, 'i'm too clumsy'. then, meena gets convinced to try out the new children's yoga class. over time, meena learns to breathe slowly and deeply and to make herself quiet inside. but during rehearsals she still has trouble being a quiet, steady tree. the night of the play, meena trips on her branches as she walks on stage but she manages to calm herself and becomes the happiest tree in the forest!'
hat trick by leigh aberdeen is one of the top players on her alberta hockey team, the falcons. but as a métis and the only girl on the team she's different--and not everyone is happy about that. to top it off, she doesn't think her mother wants her to play hockey, so leigh hasn't told her about the falcons. soon she's getting threatening messages on the phone, the falcons'captain tries to get her kicked off the team, and her mother wants leigh to go to a dance recital on the same night as the finals. when the pressure becomes too intense, leigh has to face some hard decisions. hat trick is a suspenseful, action-packed story about a young woman who learns the price of living a double life--the hard way. [fry reading level - 4.2
i am yoga by the companion to the instant #1 new york times bestseller, i am human! an eagle soaring among the clouds, a star twinkling in the night sky, a camel in the desert, or a boat sailing across the sea . . . yoga has the power of transformation. not only does it strengthen bodies and calm minds, but with a little imagination, it can show us that anything is possible. new york times bestselling illustrator peter h. reynolds teams up with author and certified yoga instructor susan verde in this book about creativity and the power of self-expression. i am yoga encourages children to explore the world of yoga and make room in their hearts for the world beyond it.
let's talk about body boundaries, consent and respect by this book explores consent and respect with children especially in relation to body boundaries, both theirs and others. a child growing up knowing they have a right to their own personal space, gives that child ownership and choices as to what happens to them. these concepts are presented in a child-friendly and easily-understood manner.
oh, the things you can do that are good for you! by the cat in the hat joins forces with the partnership for a healthier america! in this newly revised editiion--with 16 pages of bonus materials--the cat in the hat takes young readers to a seussian spa where they learn the basics of healthy living. updated with the assistance of the partnership for a healthier america, the cat explains the importance of eating right (based on the latest usda myplate recommendations); staying active; getting enough sleep; handwashing; brushing and flossing; wearing protective gear when playing sports--even the best way to sneeze when you don't have a tissue handy! the 16 pages of newly added backmatter include simple, fun suggestions for children to increase their activity thoughout the day, plus 8 kid-friendly, healthy recipes for parents to prepare for their hungry broods. an ideal choice for supporting common core standards and fans of the hit pbs kids television show the cat in the hat knows a lot about that!--this is a book that supports healthy bodies and healthy minds!
winners never quit! by mia loves playing soccer. that is, until she has trouble scoring a goal when her team is about to lose. before she can lose, she quits. fed up with her attitude, mia's brothers and sisters will not let her play with them anymore. will mia learn that beinga team player is more important than winning or losing the game? this wonderful and motivating story from america's soccer champion shows kids that: winners never quit!
yes! no!: a first conversation about consent by a picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. a board book bestseller - now in picture book! developed by experts in the fields of early childhood development and activism against injustice, this topic-driven book offers clear, concrete language and imagery to introduce the concept of consent. this book serves to normalize and celebrate the experience of asking for and being asked for permission to do something involving one's body. it centers on respect for bodily autonomy, and reviews the many ways that one can say or indicate "no." while young children are avid observers and questioners of their world, adults often shut down or postpone conversations on complicated topics because it's hard to know where to begin. research shows that talking about issues like race, gender, and our bodies from the age of two not only helps children understand what they see, but also increases self-awareness, self-esteem, and allows them to recognize and confront things that are unfair, like discrimination and prejudice. these books offer a supportive approach that considers both the child and the adult. illustrative art accompanies the simple and interactive text, and the backmatter offers additional resources and ideas for extending this discussion.
children's books are available to enrich the concepts you are teaching. a selection of these titles is listed below. children's ebooks are also available from the "ebook collections" tab on the left side of this guide.
click on a title for location and availability
50 body questions : a book that spills its guts by call number: available onlinelooks at how the human body works, answering fifty questions on such topics as digestion, blood, bones and muscles, the immune system, senses, the brain, and the nervous system.
caring for our bodies by caring for our bodies is a fun and easy way for kids to find out about the importance of good hygiene. each chapter explores how things like proper tooth care and grooming can help children stay happy and healthy.
games of survival: traditional inuit games for elementary 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛
by traditionally, inuit played games in order to be physically and mentally prepared for freezing weather, strenuous hunts, and other grueling conditions that made survival difficult. in this book, arctic winter games champion johnny issaluk explains the basics of agility, strength, and endurance games, from the one foot high kick to the head pull and the airplane. through straightforward descriptions and vibrant photographs, this resource brings to life this vital aspect of inuit knowledge and culture.
my silly body book by kids, meet your body and learn how it works: my silly body unfolds into a life-size, interactive, die-cut figure that teaches the basics of the human body. p. hanson offers a completely fresh, hands-on approach to engage children in just what it is that so fascinates them about their bodies--from the organs to the bones to the funny noises they make after eating too many beans. the body. it's a full-size, full-color illustrated cardboard cut-out with lift-and-learn flaps on one side that reveal the organs, bloodstream, nerves, and muscles. here are the guts--heart, lungs, stomach, intestines--with captions that describe what each does. here is the brain--lift the flap over the forehead and discover the master organ that controls everything from heartbeats (72 a minute) to learning abcs. flip the figure over, and it's like looking at a perfect x ray--a complete 4-year-old skeleton, from skull to the small bones in the toes and fingers. the book. accompanying the body cut-out is a 64-page illustrated owner's manual. learn the mystery of the disappearing bones (babies are born with 300 bones, but have only 206 when they're fully grown). and take a fascinating trip though the digestive system and find out why we really are what we eat.
relaxation and yoga by through the practice of yoga, people bring together their mind, body, and heart to make themselves calm and relaxed. yoga means "to connect" or "bring together" in sanskrit, an ancient language of india. readers (grades 3-5) will learn about different styles of yoga and learn basic poses they can practice at home. they will also discover yoga's many health benefits.
see how we move! a first book of health and well being by pedro, yulee, nick, sally and martin are excited! tomorrow their swim team, the flying sharks, will be competing in the school meet. they've been working hard to train their bodies and minds in order to swim their best. readers follow along as the team has one last practice with their coach at the neighborhood pool. then it's off to the races on the big day! along the way, the friends discover the benefits of physical fitness and learn about many important aspects of active, healthy living, such as: ? setting goals and recognizing improvement ? teamwork and respect for others ? safety and equipment use ? coping skills and developing confidence ? nutrition as fuel ? mind and body connections ? and so much more! as with all the titles in this nonfiction picture book series from award-winning scot ritchie, there's a lot of information presented here in a fun, engaging and colorful style. this introduction to physical and health education encourages children to form positive lifelong habits by emphasizing how physical fitness can be fun, social and rewarding. it's a great resource for the classroom concepts of ?learning on the move? and ?active academics,? which incorporate physical activities into everyday lessons. the book contains a table of contents, an index, a glossary of terms and a spread with ideas for active play.
sex is a funny word by a comic book for kids that includes children and families of all makeups, orientations, and gender identities, sex is a funny word is an essential resource about bodies, gender, and sexuality for children ages 8 to 10 as well as their parents and caregivers. much more than the "facts of life" or "the birds and the bees," sex is a funny word opens up conversations between young people and their caregivers in a way that allows adults to convey their values and beliefs while providing information about boundaries, safety, and joy. the eagerly anticipated follow up to lambda-nominated what makes a baby, from sex educator cory silverberg and artist fiona smyth, sex is a funny word reimagines "sex talk" for the twenty-first century.- see how we move! by pedro, yulee, nick, sally and martin are excited! tomorrow their swim team, the flying sharks, will be competing in the school meet. they've been working hard to train their bodies and minds in order to swim their best. readers follow along as the team has one last practice with their coach at the neighborhood pool. then it's off to the races on the big day! along the way, the friends discover the benefits of physical fitness and learn about many important aspects of active, healthy living, such as: ? setting goals and recognizing improvement ? teamwork and respect for others ? safety and equipment use ? coping skills and developing confidence ? nutrition as fuel ? mind and body connections ? and so much more! as with all the titles in this nonfiction picture book series from award-winning scot ritchie, there's a lot of information presented here in a fun, engaging and colorful style. this introduction to physical and health education encourages children to form positive lifelong habits by emphasizing how physical fitness can be fun, social and rewarding. it's a great resource for the classroom concepts of ?learning on the move? and ?active academics,? which incorporate physical activities into everyday lessons. the book contains a table of contents, an index, a glossary of terms and a spread with ideas for active play.
