Intro to Health Class

What is Health Class?

• ​Health class is an opportunity to go over some topics about having a healthy lifestyle.

• The topics we will discuss include:

  • being a middle school student vs. an elementary school student

    • new expectations at home and with friends

  • hygiene expectations

  • self care

  • positive role models

  • consent

Question Box

• ​We have a question box!

• Don't be afraid to ask any questions during our lessons.

• If you have a question that you don't feel comfortable asking during the lesson, you can write it on a piece of paper and put it in the question box.

• We will read and answer the questions the following week.

All About Me

• ​Today, we are all going to create an all about me water bottle!

• Answer the questions and color in the water bottle.

• We will play some music and we can chat.

Poll

How are you feeling today?

• happy

• tired

• meh

Poll

Are you enjoying middle school?

• yes

• no

• depends on the day

Poll

Friends- I have-

• no friends

• at least one friend

• more than three friends

Poll

With friends, I feel pressure to-

• be myself

• do things I'm not comfortable with

• I don't much pressure

Poll

What feels most different in middle school?

• more responsibility

• harder school work

• more independence

• making new friends

Poll

At school, I feel like I have a trusted adult that I feel like I can share things with-

• yes

• no

Poll

At home, I am expected to be more independent than when I was younger

• yes

• no

• I'm not sure

Poll

At home, I have more responsibilities to do

• yes

• no

• I'm not sure

Open Ended

What are some responsibilities you have at home?

Poll

I understand why personal hygiene is important in middle school

• yes

• a little

• no, not ready

Poll

Which hygiene habits do you do independently at home?

• showering

• brushing teeth

• using deodorant

• changing underwear

• changing clothing daily

Poll

Have you had your first period?

• yes

• no

• I'm not sure

• I don't want to answer

Poll

Do you carry a hygiene kit with you?

• yes

• no

• I don't know what that is

Poll

When I feel stressed, I know a healthy way to deal with the situation-

• yes

• no

• I'm not sure

Poll

What activities help you feel better when you are stressed?

• talking to someone I trust

• listening to music

• exercise or movement

• taking time alone

• I'm not sure yet

Poll

Consent means-

• saying yes clearly

• feeling comfortable and respected

• feeling comfortable saying no

• All of the above

• I'm not sure yet

Poll

If someone says no, or looks uncomfortable, I know what to do:

• yes

• I think so

• I'm not sure

Poll

It's ok to change your mind even if you said yes before

• yes

• no

• I'm not sure

Poll

Which topic do you most want to learn about?

• middle school expectations

• friendships and peer pressure

• hygiene/period care

• self care and stress

• consent and boundaries