Hey Friend,
Ever have one of those days when you feel like your students just aren't hearing you? I swear I could tell my 8th graders the same thing FIVE DIFFERENT WAYS and they'd still look at me like I'm speaking another language.
But show them a video from someone else saying the EXACT SAME THING? Suddenly they're nodding along like it's revolutionary information. 🙄
But hey, if that's what works, I'm all for it! So I've rounded up five health videos that explain concepts way better than I ever could on my 4-cups-of-coffee, running-on-fumes teaching days.
Let These Videos Do Some Teaching For You:
- How to Rate Body Image - A non-cringey look at body perception that won't make your students tune out
- ARAT - Assess Your Relationship with Alcohol and Other Drugs - Perfect for that "am I at risk" conversation that teens need but resist
- Why People Use Drugs - Breaks down the social, biological, and psychological factors without judgment
- ATOD Cultural Perception - Shows how media and cultural messages normalize substance use
- Mental Health vs. Mental Health Disorders / Mental Illness - Clarifies the difference in a way that reduces stigma (and by the way, I prefer "mental health disorders" over mental illness)
Just hit play and enjoy that magical moment when students engage with content that isn't coming from you! It's not that they don't love us... it's just that sometimes they need to hear it from someone else. (And honestly, some days I'm grateful for the voice break!)
If these videos are helping your students, you might be interested in my complete units that include these concepts:
- ATOD Unit - The goal of this unit is not to tell students what they should or shouldn’t do in relation to ATOD. Rather, the intention is to equip students with functional knowledge and skills that will empower them to build a healthy relationship with ATOD as they critically assess their relationship with ATOD and make ATOD-related decisions that enhance their well-being.
- Body Image Unit - Through engaging activities, discussions, and self-assessment tools, students will gain practical tools to improve their body image, self-esteem, and overall well-being. They will explore the factors that shape their body image and learn how to challenge negative thoughts and behaviors.
Grab them here:
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New Videos Coming Soon!
Quick update: Right now I'm working on new skill videos for the updated website! I can't wait to share them with you... they're going to make teaching health skills SO much easier. Stay tuned!
Psst... here's a sneak peak of the new website!
Drop me a line if you use any of these videos - I'd love to hear how they land with your students!
Take care and talk soon,
Janelle
P.S. These videos are perfect for those days when your voice is shot, you have a sub, or you just need 5 minutes to inhale your lunch while still providing quality content!
While you're waiting for the big reveal, don't forget about these existing resources:
Our curated collections on ATOD, Body Image, and Mental Health are ready to use! Our teacher education series on topics like Body Image (featuring videos on teaching body neutrality, understanding the difference between body positivity and neutrality, and why we should stop talking about weight in health class) gives you the professional development you need, when you need it. These are videos meant for helping you feel confident and prepared to tackle even the most sensitive health topics.
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Stop reinventing the wheel! Our complete, ready-to-use yearlong units for High School and Middle School give you everything you need to teach impactful, standards-aligned health lessons. Each comprehensive package includes over 130 lessons with detailed plans, student worksheets (digital and print), PowerPoint presentations, assessments, and instructional videos—all organized in an easy-to-navigate online dashboard. The curriculum is intentionally designed to be flexible, so whether you teach daily, weekly, or in a block schedule, you can adapt it to fit your unique teaching situation while still covering all the essential health skills and topics your students need.
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