The curriculum focuses on actionable habits to maintain health and prevent the spread of germs:
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Grade 4 students still respond well to metaphors. Instead of saying "Do a twist," say "Pretend you are a wet towel being wrung out." Instead of "Sway," say "You are a blade of grass in a gentle wind." The curriculum focuses on actionable habits to maintain
While PE focuses on the body in motion , Health Education focuses on the body in context . In the MATATAG Curriculum, Health education is not taught in isolation but is integrated to support the physical activities students are performing. Instead of saying "Do a twist," say "Pretend
: Learners reflect on their own activity levels (e.g., how often they ran, played, or helped with chores) to plan for improvements.
the importance of keeping the body clean and disease-free.
Before screen time, ask the Grade 4 student to lead the family in 5 repetitions of: Bend, Stretch, Twist, Sway. Then, everyone checks their sitting posture for the next hour.