Health and Wellness

Instructor: Kim Franco

The goal of the Health and Wellness program at Dwight-Englewood School is to educate students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make healthy lifestyle choices. In kindergarten, the primary focus is on understanding the basic terms and concepts for each lesson.

Physical Education Twice a week/30 minutes	Health	Mindfulness
Basic locomotor and non‐locomotor skills and concepts Spatial awareness and body control Fundamental manipulative/sport skills (kick, throw, catch, dribble, strike) Dance and Rhythmic Activities Tumbling Skills Simple Tag Games Basic physical changes that occur during physical activity Following directions Interacting positively with classmates Safety Fair Play Leadership Movement themes using age appropriate books, songs and dance	Safety The Body-The Senses and their functions Nutrition Healthy Habits-Hygiene Defining family and team Family rules and jobs Consequences of no rules Methods of communicating Making friends	Validating Emotions Recognizing Emotions Mindful Bodies/Relaxation Techniques Breathing Techniques Kindness

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Mailing Address: 315 East Palisade Avenue Englewood, NJ 07631

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201-569-9500 Email: d-e@d-e.org

Located in Englewood, New Jersey, Dwight-Englewood is a greater New York City area private school with a rigorous college prep curriculum for boys and girls in preschool through grade 12.