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Teaching About Heart Health

Looking to use Valentine’s day for inspiration for one of your lessons??? I love to use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to teach about health (body systems) and expository writing. I begin by reading a few picture books about the heart and its purpose and functions. Heart Health Heart Health We then have a discussion about what we can do (right now!) to keep their hearts healthy such as exercise, eat healthy foods, and manage stress. Then, the students write an expository writing piece about how to keep their heart healthy.Heart HealthWe complete the lesson with a fun art project, using some red/pink paint.IMG_0513Students LOOOVE getting their hands dipped in red paint. They completely cover their hands and smear it ALLL over their fingers and palms. (Which of course, is their favorite part!)IMG_0517 IMG_0515IMG_0516 IMG_0517The students then make the shape of a heart with their two hands and press it onto a piece of construction paper.IMG_0518The students then glue their writing right next to their handprint heart. I use their writing and art as my February bulletin board. image You can get our Heart Health Idea for free at Teachers Pay Teachers. P.S. Use washable paint and have sink and soap dispenser nearby!!! SmileHope you are having a great night!

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Welcome to Inspire Me ASAP. I am a National Board Certified 2nd Grade Teacher. This is my 18th year of teaching. I love inspiring other elementary teachers to implement new ideas, strategies, and lessons in their classroom.
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