Smart choices for healthy lifestyle

Topic(s) addressed

The project covered the following topics: healthy body and mind harmony, nature-based learning, sports, tips for a happier lifestyle and healthy eating habits.

Target group(s)

The main target groups were students aged 11 to 15, their teachers and parents.

Methodologies

This project employed innovative practices to enhance teaching and learning. It was also concerned with enhancing students’ motivation to lead a healthy lifestyle. To achieve this, booklets were created which consisted of easy, healthy recipes, in and outdoor games and activities, be wild outside videos, creative and amusing relay races, and quizzes about healthy lifestyles. It also included presentations on topics such as sports, health and sustainable development, the gift of nature, healthy habits and free-time activities. The e-Twinning project was also created. 

Innovation environment

The project’s main priorities were to develop students’ healthy lifestyles through creating various active in and outdoor activities, and effectively using digital tools. Parents, healthcare specialists, psychologists, farmers and entrepreneurs were involved in the project and presented on various topics relating to the project’s themes. Topics relating to health were integrated into various subjects which allowed students to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle from different perspectives. The project also instilled a sense of belonging to the broader EU community.

Teachers’ role

The teachers gained new knowledge and skills which helped them to develop teaching methods and content related to a healthy lifestyle. The opportunity to observe the various teaching methods implemented by partner schools, allowed the teachers to gain experience which they can apply to their own teaching practices. The teachers became ambassadors and promoters of healthy lifestyle teaching in their school community and effectively integrated healthy living practices into their teaching output.

Impact and output

Students learned new healthy practices and are now more aware of the benefits of having a healthy, balanced lifestyle. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds were involved in the project and through it, they felt valued and important. They saw how they could participate in the same activities with the rest of their classmates, which boosted their self-esteem and will empower them in the future. The teachers expanded their network, gained insights into European education systems and shared new teaching methods and different perspectives.

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