Health and Wellness

Instructors: Orestes Medina and 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 second grade, the primary focus is building on the understanding the basic terms and concepts for each lesson.

Physical Education	Health	Mindfulness
Movement Preparation Sessions (Dynamic Movements, Accelerations, Agility ladders and weaving, Mini Core Training) Agility, Balance, Coordination and Speed Training Skill Based Multiple Sports-Develop proficiency in stability, fundamental movement and manipulative/sports skills and perform these skills in combinations Physical activity-opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, and self-expression/Inclusive/Fun Dance/Rhythmic Activities Fitness/Healthy Lifestyle choices FitnessGram Jump Rope for Heart Team Building Initiatives/Cooperative Challenges Active listening, cooperation and teamwork, respect for self and other, and good sportsmanship are consistently emphasized. Theme: Building Community through Dance, Games and Sports (Character Building/Team-Building Initiatives and Challenges/Cooperative Games and Team Sports from Around the World)	Safety Nutrition Brain Heart Skin Fear Growing up from a baby Germs Muscles/Exercise	Practicing Mindfulness, Compassion, Gratitude, and Social-Emotional Skills Activities and Non-competitive games for individuals and groups Mindful Movements Emotions and Thoughts Compassion Formal Mindful Practices and Medications

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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.