There was a time when students did not have to wear a face mask or stay 6 feet apart. The only concern was making sure that they cover their mouths when they sneeze and cough. In today's world, we have to put in extra work of making sure that each child is being extra precautious by wearing protecting gear to keeping them healthy in school. 

              Rules to staying safe in school

1. Make sure that each child has their shots before starting school or in early childhood setting.

2. Make sure that each child health records is updated and given to the health consultant at their schools or center  " A health consultant, or a qualified professional who provides health-related guidance, can be useful to a child care program, preschool, elementary school, and families" (Groark & Song, 2012).

3. Make sure that each child is wearing a facemask.

4. Make sure that each child remains 6 feet apart during school actives and in the classroom.

Staying safe from COVID-19 

This school year has not been easy for students as well as teachers, since the pandemic has arisen it has put a halt to many school activities.  COVID-19 which is known as Corona Virus is a virus that has made many people sick and many people have lost their lives. CDC wants to make sure that every student is kept safe from it by implementing that a child can attend face to face with an exception of wearing a face mask and staying 6 feet apart or doing class virtually. Groark & Song states that (2012) " The CDC also publishes information on the qualities health education curricula. They emphasize what research has shown to be effective, such as teaching functional health information (par.2). 

Healthy Nutrition 

It is also very important that each school or center provides healthy Nutrition for our students as well.  According to Groark & Song Nutrients (2012) " A nutrient is any component of food that our bodies require for biological functions, metabolism, growth, or maintenance" (par.2) it is very important that each student is getting their proper nutrients while they are young. 

   When a child has the proper nutrients in their diets it prevents the child from being obese and health issues such as diabetes, heart disease. In February of 2010, Michelle Obama changes the game of school lunches created a smarter and healthier plan to make sure that each child is getting the proper nutrients in schools.

Exercising Healthy Habits

In today's society, there are many kids who are becoming obese due to a lack of exercise and poor eating habits. Obesity is a major health issue t that many children are dealing with.  " In childhood, obesity can cause isolation, poor self-esteem, internalizing behaviors (e.g, depression, anxiety), and other mental health issues" (Groark & Song, 2012). There are many ways in school educators can prevent obesity or help a child overcome obesity by exercising and changing their eating habits.

  In schools for specials the over P.E. which is Gym where they exercise and do fun activities to keep them healthy. In Gym they also learn of their body mask and different exercising to keep them healthy. At the end of the year schools have file day where the kids, parents, and teachers can join in by doing fun activities and racing against other classes, showing healthy habits.

Keeping Teachers healthy

Just like the students, it is also important to make sure the teachers are staying safe as well  " The field of public health focuses on the health and wellness of the entire populations, rather than individuals, and conceptualized health as more than just the absence of disease or illness" (Groark & Song, 2012). Teachers and staff should also make sure they are wearing their protective gear as well when working with students. Wearing a face mask, and staying 6 feet apart from the students will keep the teacher healthy as well.

Being Healthy

1. Exercise on a daily basis

2. Eating health

3. Walking

4. Going to the doctor

5. Wearing PPE gear

Overall Health Conclusion

It is important as parents and educators to make sure that our students is healthy in school. From the time of birth until their school-age years, we have to make sure they are getting the proper nutrients that they need. It is our job as parents to make sure that our babies is getting the nutrients that they need before and after birth and introducing them to healthy eating habits. It is our job as educators to make sure that our students is healthy from the time they start school until the time they leave school. 

 As long as we are displaying to our children to staying healthy in school by eating, exercising, and wearing their Face mask we will be able to live in a back to normal school life.

         Getting back to Normal

Keeping our children healthy will get them back to a normal school year!

Our Students Matter

If we teach our children about healthy life choices, then well help them to carry their moments until their adults lives. Introducing the students in early child care center about healthy food and habits can also prevent them being obese and health issues,