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Hold the phones! Cellphones in classrooms?

Hold the phones! Cellphones in classrooms?

For Parents, For Teachers & Principals

I recommend this article by Naomi Buck in the Globe and Mail: Cellphones have taken over our classrooms , and it’s been a disaster. Now that we know the effect screens have on our children, we need a new approach. The author’s kids are now entering Grade 8 and 10 at...

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  • Emotion has a big impact on learning
  • The Art and Science of Aging Well
  • Cellphone bans in schools seems to be working, so far!
  • Cyberbullying and Suicide Among Youth

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School Health Coordinator testimonial

"The Model speaks to young people about taking responsibility for their own health and well-being. The Wheel metaphor is practical and easily understood by any age and could be adapted to a wide range of learning styles. The student-friendly ideas can easily be integrated into curriculum and extra-curricular health promoting lessons and activities. It builds on all of the principles of health promotion."

Teacher testimonial

"Finally we have a framework into which all our work fits like a glove! The Wellness Resource has provided both philosophical and practical threads that logically and creatively tie together the many varied themes we develop in our program."

Counselor testimonial

"As a First Nations Counselor I have adopted the Wellness Wheel Model to address the diverse needs of my students. It encompasses all aspects of life and is not specific to any one culture or society. I not only encourage the students to use the Model, I use it in my own life as well."

Recent Blog Posts

  • Using Families for Life Resources
  • Emotion has a big impact on learning
  • The Art and Science of Aging Well
  • Cellphone bans in schools seems to be working, so far!
  • Cyberbullying and Suicide Among Youth
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