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KNOW YOUR BODY©
This year BES will begin to implement the research-based Know Your Body (KYB) curriculum in grades kindergarten through six. The KYB curriculum addresses the health education content areas recommended by the Centers for Disease Control. KYB is aligned with, and its lessons cross-matrixed to, the Vermont Department of Education and the 2006 National Health Education Standards.
This curriculum, which is guided by social learning theory, addresses five core life skills:
- self-esteem
- decision-making
- communication
- goal setting
- stress management
- healthy relationships/conflict resolution
Incorporated into the curriculum are lessons about nutrition, exercise, safety, disease prevention, development, consumer and environmental health issues, HIV/AIDS, substances, conflict resolution, and citizenship. Know Your Body will be implemented by the school nurse, physical education teacher, and school counselor, with each teaching lessons related to their areas of responsibility within BES.
For additional information, please contact the school counselor or go to www.kendalhunt.com.
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