Subjects: Health

Fresh cookies help awaken the senses as students learn that the senses play an important role in our lives-helping to make our lives happier and more enjoyable but also serving to protect and warn us about danger. The children explore how the senses enable us to collect information about the varied sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes that form our environment. They also learn about the sense organs connected with every sense. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

Follow along as students are introduced to the concepts of healthy eating and a balanced diet. This program, based on the USDA food guide pyramid, encourages healthy eating habits in young children. Learn about the main nutrients in food, how to choose healthy snacks, how to tell if food is high in fat, and how to find “hidden” sugars in food.DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections: (1) Introduction to Healthy Food (2) The Food pyramid (3) Bread, rice, pasta, and cereal (4) Vegetables and fruits (5) Milk, Cheese, and yogurt (6) Meat, fish, eggs, and dried beans (7) Water (8) Fats and sweets (9) Fat and sugar (10) Reading labels (11) Conclusion (12) Song.

Losing baby teeth and getting permanent teeth are a part of growing and changing. Now is an important time to learn the benefits of good dental health. Discover the various functions of different kinds of teeth, find out why we lose our baby teeth, learn how dentists and hygienists help care for our teeth, as well as the proper techniques for brushing and flossing. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

Enjoy the perfect indoor recess. This exercise program is designed especially for the recess break. This creative workout is divided into three equal parts – “Alphabet Boogie” warm-up, “Recess Rumble” aerobic workout, and “Follow the Leader” cool down. Features rhythmic activities utilizing all muscle groups. These easy-to-use routines are designed to be performed at students’ desks. Children follow along with on-screen instructors and dance music. Your class will wish for rain everyday! DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

Features aerobics to music – staying in personal space with “boogie” warm-ups featuring arm movements (clapping, stretching, circling, patty cake, and swimming), body movements (arms moving with hips, trunk twisting, neck twisting), and leg movements (marching, jumping, slow jogging, double jumps, grapevine step, celebration hand jive dance). Also features rhythm activity using lummi sticks to music. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.

Students discover that keeping clean and avoiding harmful germs help them stay healthy. Students learn what germs are and that hands pick up germs from the environment and are a primary means for germs entering the eyes, nose, or mouth. Petri dish and black light experiments show the effectiveness of hand washing. DVD features include on-screen teacher’s guide and vocabulary plus chapter selections.