Our Health Habits: A Complete Course in Child Hygiene for the Grades

Charlotte Townsend Whitcomb, John H. Beveridge

ISBN 10: 1330293649 / ISBN 13: 9781330293645

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a guide for teachers, school nurses, and others concerned with the health and well-being of children. It presents a comprehensive and engaging approach to teaching hygiene and health habits in schools, a critical need at a time when many children are far below the desired physical standard. The author emphasizes the importance of building healthy habits early in life, recognizing that children are more likely to develop a lifelong appreciation for good health if they are taught to enjoy it from the beginning. The book provides a detailed lesson plan for each grade level, beginning with the first grade and progressing through the eighth grade. Each lesson includes engaging activities such as stories, songs, rimes, games, and demonstrations, all designed to make learning about health fun and memorable. It covers a wide range of topics, including personal cleanliness, proper nutrition, exercise, rest, and dental hygiene, as well as providing practical advice on classroom management and playground supervision. This book is a valuable resource for any teacher, parent, or anyone who wishes to contribute to the health and well-being of children. The author's deep understanding of the importance of early health education is clear throughout, making this book a timeless guide to ensuring that children of all backgrounds can grow up healthy and strong. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781330293645_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Our Health Habits: A Complete Course in Child Hygiene for the Grades
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330293649
• ISBN 13: 9781330293645
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Health and Fitness

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Synopsis

Build healthy habits with a complete classroom course in child hygiene

This edition provides practical, age‑appropriate guidance for teaching health, fitness, and nutrition to students in the grades. It combines ready‑to‑use activities with clear outlines for teachers, helping young readers understand how daily choices affect well‑being.

The book frames health as a practical, everyday skill. It covers physical training, healthy eating, and the science of calories, with ready‑to‑teach lessons, step‑by‑step drills, and classroom activities. Expect hands‑on work that blends movement, nutrition, and good habits into engaging learning experiences.

• Structured physical education outlines and classroom exercises
• Guidance on food groups, meal planning, and caloric awareness for students
• Menu planning activities and weight and health tracking for individual learners
• Illustrative posters, stories, and age‑appropriate reading to reinforce concepts

Ideal for teachers and caregivers seeking a comprehensive, classroom‑ready approach to health education for children.