LibGuides: Grade 6: Health &amp; Phys Ed: Healthy Eating

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Doing a project? Are you stuck? Helpful writing tools!

Bubbl
Brainstorming and Mindmaps at home! A great, free tool for students who like to use Inspiration/Kidspiration software at school.
Story Map - Read Write Think
The Story Map interactive includes a set of graphic organizers designed to assist teachers and students in prewriting and postreading activities.
Essay Map - Read Write Think
A great tool to help you put together a great essay!

Get cookin' !

Kids Health.org - Recipes & Cooking
If you're hungry, grab your apron and get cooking! Making food yourself - with a little help from a parent - is a great way to learn about food and meal preparation. And we have plenty of recipes for you to try - from pizza to pancakes! Includes lots of recipes for diferent health concerns like diabeted, Celiac desease and more.
Cooking Games
Follow the steps to create lots of tasty dishes - plus a few yummy treats!

K-Gr. 6: Games & Databases

Top Picks

Tesco Eat Heathy Project
YouTube videos covering different aspects of healthy food and habits.

A colourful website that uses cartoon characters to encourage children to make healthy eating choices, as well as to take plenty of exercise. It has lots of information on fruit and vegetables and some amazing recipes that children will love.

Image of food guide 2019 guidelines. Half a plate of vegetables and fruits, one quarter plate of protein foods, one quarter plate of grain foods

Canada's "My Food Guide" - Website
My Food Guide is an interactive tool that customizes Canada's Food Guide just for you.
My Healthy Plate
More Resources From: Healthy Canadians
Discover Canada's food guides as well as tips for healthy eating and food safety. Also learn about nutrients, nutrition for all ages, and nutrition programs and working groups.
Kids Health.org
KidsHealth is the #1 most-trusted source for physician-reviewed information and advice on children's health and parenting issues.
Public Health Agency of Canada
Physical activity plays an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of Canadians. People who are physically active live longer, healthier lives. Active people are more productive, and more likely to avoid illness and injury.

Check out this Free iPad App.....

Space Chef

Have you tried Hawaiian Turkey Sliders? Quesadilla Con Huevos? How about a Peanut Butter Banana Breakfast Shake? Space Chef has and he wants you to try them too! Unlock food factoids, discover new Space Chef robots, and have access to over 60 healthy recipes.

Community Resources

Children's Mental Health Cornwall
Serving students and families in Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry counties.
Children's Mental Health - Leeds & Grenville
Serving students and families in Brockville, Prescott, Kemptville, Elgin, Gananoque and surrounding areas.
Open Doors - Lanark County
Serving students and families in Perth, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and surrounding areas.
Making Play Possible
Making Play Possible gives all children and youth in Leeds-Grenville the chance to participate in the recreation activities - regardless of the barriers they may face. By helping families access recreation, we are raising kids who will grow up physically and mentally strong.

Books you might enjoy....

Visit your public library or pay a visit to your school's learning commons to see if they have these or similar books.

The Care and Keeping of You by Valorie Schaefer; Norm Bendell (Illustrator)
ISBN: 1562476661
Publication Date: 1998-09-01
American Medical Association Boy's Guide to Becoming a Teen by Amy B. Middleman (Editor); Kate Gruenwald Pfeifer; American Medical Association Staff
ISBN: 0787983438
Publication Date: 2006-05-26

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