Elementary Programs

Weller Health Education provides elementary programs to grades kindergarten through fifth grade.

Program Delivery 

Weller’s school-based health education programs are approximately 45 minutes long and are presented in person to small or large groups. The option of virtual delivery is always available. 

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Program Offerings 2024-2025

  • Body Positivity (grades 4th - 5th) - Teaches students to appreciate and be confident in their bodies. Students will learn how to debunk the unrealistic standards of beauty and to build self-esteem. 

 

  • Brain Health (grades 3rd - 5th) - Students learn how the brain functions and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle as it relates to the brain. Topics of discussion include lifestyle factors that affect brain health, the impact of drugs and alcohol on the brain, and recommendations for increasing the brain’s longevity.   

 

  • Bullying
    • Bully Busters (grades K - 3rd) - An interactive anti-bullying presentation in which students learn how to recognize, prevent and respond to different forms of bullying. 
    • Bullying Prevention (grades 4th - 5th) - Anti-bullying presentation in which students learn how to recognize, prevent and respond to different forms of bullying.

 

  • Celebrate Differences (grades 4th - 5th) - Teaches students about the importance of celebrating our differences and uniqueness. Students will learn about various cultures, the importance of being sensitive and inclusive toward others’ cultural practices, and why we should treat one another with respect and kindness.

 

  • Dental
    • Dental Education I (grades K - 3rd) - teaches students how to maintain good dental health. Topics of discussion include tooth anatomy, recognizing foods that contribute to poor dental health, and how to correctly brush and floss teeth.
    • Dental Education II (grades 4th - 5th) - this program expands on what students already know about oral health and introduces how to care for orthodontics.

 

  • Drugs and Your Body (grades 3rd - 5th) - This program is an introduction to how drugs affect the body. Students will learn about the different categories of legal drugs and illegal drugs. Topics of discussion include the health effects of smoking and vaping, the risks of sharing and misusing prescription drugs, and the stages of substance abuse.

 

  • Mental Health
    • Introduction to Mental Health: Understanding Your Feelings (grades K - 2nd) - This program introduces young children to the important topic of mental health in an age-appropriate way. 
    • Let's Talk About Mental Health (grades 3rd - 5th) - This program teaches students how to identify sources of stress within their lives and how to cope with feelings of nervousness or sadness that that are often associated with stress. Students will develop a better understanding of anxiety and depression and will learn strategies for safely dealing with stress.

 

  • Nutrition Education (grades K - 5th) - Teaches students about the importance of eating healthy and staying active. Students will learn about the different food groups and types of nutrients, how to create a balanced meal, and what foods to avoid,

 

  • Online Safety (grades 3rd - 5th) - Teaches students how to maintain privacy and security while using the internet. Students will learn about the risks of disclosing personally identifiable information to strangers, cyberbullying, and how to responsibly use social media. 

 

  • Puberty and Reproductive Health (5th grade) - An age-appropriate program which teaches students about the various physical and emotional changes to expect during puberty. Topics of discussion include hygiene, menstruation, an overview of the male and female reproductive systems, and the stages of fetal development and childbirth.

 

  • Relationships 101: Communication & Conflict (grades 4th - 5th) - Teaches students the key factors to maintaining healthy relationships, appropriate styles of communication, and how to resolve conflicts.  

 

  • Safe at Home (grades K - 3rd) An interactive program where students will learn helpful tips to prevent injury by avoiding potential hazards within the home. Students will learn how to stay safe in places like the kitchen, when near tools or exercise equipment, and around any potential firearms within the home. 

 

  • Safe Touches (2nd grade) - The Safe Touches program is designed to teach children how to recognize, resist, and report sexual abuse. Two educators will use puppets to act out various scenarios in which a ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’ touch has taken place. At the conclusion of the presentation, students will learn how to distinguish between the two types of touches and how to respond if they have been inappropriately touched.

 

  • Things That Aren’t Funny (grades 3rd - 5th) - Discusses the harmful effects of inappropriate humor. Students will learn the implications and consequences of "joking" about sensitive topics such as sexual harassment, violent threats, and self-harm. 

 

  • Vaping 101 (grades 3rd - 5th) - An introduction to vaping and the associated health risks. Students learn about the harmful short and long-term effects of vaping, including how vaping can impact academic and physical performance. The program concludes with students learning what to do in various situations where they might be offered drugs.