Ages 5-12 • Physical Education, Mental Health & Life Skills
Building healthy bodies, minds, and lifelong wellness habits
Focus: Basic hygiene, movement, and emotional awareness
Handwashing, teeth brushing, personal cleanliness
Running, jumping, climbing, balance activities
Happy, sad, angry, scared - naming feelings
Recognizing nutritious foods and treats
Understanding why rest is important
Stranger awareness, emergency contacts
Focus: Daily routines, structured exercise, and social skills
Morning and evening wellness habits
Team sports, rules, cooperation
Breathing exercises, quiet time
Bones, muscles, heart, lungs functions
Food groups, balanced meals
Cooperation, sharing, conflict resolution
Focus: Understanding body systems and wellness planning
Circulatory, respiratory, digestive systems
How exercise affects the body
Calories, vitamins, minerals, meal planning
Identifying stress, coping strategies
Cuts, bruises, emergency procedures
Personal fitness and wellness goals
Focus: Personal responsibility and leadership in health
Creating personal exercise programs
Understanding emotions, seeking help
Evaluating health choices and consequences
Specialized athletics, team leadership
Teaching and supporting others' wellness
Healthy self-perception, confidence building
Building Strong, Capable Bodies:
Developing Emotional Intelligence:
Fueling Bodies for Optimal Health:
Preventing Injuries and Emergency Response:
Maintaining Health Through Daily Habits:
Progressive physical activities that build skills, fitness, and love of movement.
Basic movements like crawling, walking, running, jumping, and balancing for foundation skills.
Soccer, basketball, volleyball basics with emphasis on cooperation and fun.
Tennis, track and field, swimming, gymnastics for personal skill development.
Flexibility, balance, and mind-body connection through age-appropriate yoga.
Rotating through different exercise stations to build all-around fitness.
Creative expression through various dance styles and rhythmic movement.
Rock climbing, obstacle courses, orienteering for problem-solving and courage.
Swimming skills, water safety, and aquatic games for lifelong water confidence.
Age-appropriate nutrition education that builds healthy eating habits for life.
Building emotional intelligence and mental wellness skills from an early age.
Deep breathing techniques, progressive muscle relaxation, and calming strategies.
Present moment awareness, gratitude practice, and mindful observation exercises.
Identifying emotions in self and others, understanding triggers and responses.
Healthy ways to handle stress, disappointment, anger, and overwhelming feelings.
Building inner dialogue that supports confidence, resilience, and growth mindset.
Knowing when and how to ask for help from trusted adults and friends.
Essential safety knowledge and skills for confident, safe living.