Teacher’s Summary
Teacher’s Summary
The essay provides a well-rounded review of health and fitness websites for kids from the perspective of a 15-year-old Canadian student. It highlights various resources, from anti-smoking information to fun fitness activities, making it relatable and useful for young audiences. The personal touch of the author’s own experiences adds depth and authenticity. The content is engaging and informative, effectively combining personal anecdotes with practical advice.
Grade: A
Health and Fitness Websites for Kids: A Canadian Teen’s Perspective
Introduction
As a 15-year-old student from Montreal who loves ice hockey and cares about the environment, I’m always interested in ways to stay healthy and active. I’ve reviewed some websites that could be useful for teaching younger kids about health and fitness. Here’s what I found!
Anti-Smoking Resources
www.internetclass.com/health.html
This website has a ton of cool stuff! The section that caught my eye was “A Puff Doesn’t Make You Cool Stuff.” It’s all about teaching kids why they shouldn’t use tobacco.
If I were teaching a class:
- I’d use this to show kids that smoking isn’t cool (because it really isn’t!).
- We could create a survey about tobacco use in our school, comparing girls and boys.
- I’d combine this with other websites to give more info on why smoking is harmful.
As someone who plays hockey, I know how important it is to keep our lungs healthy. This resource could really help kids understand that.
Staying Healthy and Active
https://kidshealth.org/kids/talk/index.html
This website is great! I especially like the “Staying Healthy” category and its “Keeping Fit and Having Fun” subcategory.
Why I think it’s awesome:
- It covers kids playing sports (like my beloved hockey!).
- It teaches how to stay healthy and fit.
- It helps kids understand sports injuries – super important for young athletes.
I’d love to use this for a lesson on kids’ health problems. As young Canadians, we need to know how to take care of our bodies, especially with our long winters when it’s tempting to stay inside and be inactive.
Fun Fitness for Kids
Shaun T’s Fit Kids Club
(www.beachbody.com)
This website sells a cool workout DVD for kids. It’s all about staying fit through dance!
How I’d use it in class:
- Get permission slips signed (safety first, just like in hockey!).
- Watch a bit of the exercise video each day.
- Practice the routines together.
- On the last day, try making one of the healthy snacks.
This reminds me of our off-ice training for hockey – it’s fun and keeps us in shape!
Preschool Activities
ABC Home Preschool
(www.abcpreschool.com)
This site has great activities for younger kids:
- Balloon Toss: Great for throwing skills (reminds me of practicing passes in hockey).
- Block Bowling: Helps with thinking and hand-eye coordination.
These games are not just fun, but they help kids develop skills that are useful in sports and everyday life.
Stress Management for Students
https://stress.about.com/od/studentsstress.htm
This website is super relevant for us high school students! It’s all about managing stress at school.
How I’d use it:
- Go over each step with the class.
- Ask classmates about their own stress-busting methods.
- Focus on the Time Management section – it’s crucial for balancing school, sports, and other activities.
As someone juggling school, hockey practice, and my involvement in environmental conservation, I find these tips really helpful!
Conclusion
These websites offer great resources for teaching kids about health, fitness, and stress management. They’re not just for little kids – even as a high school student, I found lots of useful information. Whether you’re into sports like me, or just want to stay healthy, these sites have something for everyone. And remember, staying active and healthy is not just good for us, but it’s also good for our environment – the healthier we are, the more energy we have to take care of our planet!