Health Instruction
At The Sherman School we provide instruction in Health Education that ensures our students have the skills to become health literate individuals for a lifetime. Our Health curriculum follows the Connecticut Healthy and Balanced Living Curriculum Framework which guides our instruction to be aligned with state standards. All students in grades K-8 are exposed to and given opportunities to discuss and explore health content, as well as practice and develop the application of life skills and healthy behaviors. Below you will find a grade level list of tentative topics covered in health class.
Kindergarten
Germ Prevention, Skeletal System, Food Groups, Feelings, Personal Safety
Grade 1
Personal Hygiene, Healthy Heart, Nutrition: My Healthy Plate, Friendships
Grade 2
Movement and Rest, Sun Safety, Nutrition: Healthy Snack/Beverage Choices
Grade 3
Dental Hygiene, Muscular System, Nutrition: Nutrient-rich Food Choices, Safe Choices
Grade 4
Personal Hygiene Practices, Poison/medicine safety, Nutrition: Healthy Breakfast, Bullying/Conflict Resolution
Grade 5
Wellness Components, Respiratory System/Tobacco Prevention, Essential Nutrients, Similarities and Differences/ Puberty
Grade 6
Communication Styles, Substance Abuse Prevention: Alcohol, Body-Image/ Bullying, Communicable/Non-Communicable Diseases
Grade 7
Decision Making Process, Substance Abuse Prevention: Tobacco, Stress Management, Non-Communicable Diseases
Grade 8
Mental Health Acceptance/Depression/Suicide Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention: Marijuana and Other Drugs, Healthy Relationships, Communicable Diseases/HIV