Teaching Puberty: A Social Justice Approach
When I teach about puberty, I want all my students to understand that there is nothing to be ashamed of when it comes to how their bodies and their classmates’ bodies work. I especially want to push back against the stigma around discussing menstruation. The way I see it, puberty education and social justice are inextricably linked. This is what I do to bring in social justice perspectives when I teach my fifth-grade students about puberty!
7 Classroom Routines to Promote Healthy Living
It’s important to me that my students learn more than just the core subjects. I try to be intentional about putting routines into place that promote good health.