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Kids gain skills in group activities

Kids gain skills in group activities

By Adaire Fit Fish reporters | Joining in group activities can impact kids’ mental and physical health and social skills, according to recent interviews that some Adaire staff members had with Fit Fish reporters….

Volunteering is good

By Eliana, CPS (St. Joes) Healthy Courier | I think volunteering is an effective way to teach people to be thankful for what they have. When someone volunteers to help people who…

Reflecting on friendship

By Tichmeng, James Lowell Elementary School Healthy Lion | I made a friend in the classroom. When he came in and talked, we became friends. To stay connected, we talk and are kind to…

Value of connections II

By Declan, MaST Community Charter School Healthy Panther Post | I made a connection in 2015 when I made my first friend. We were both about 2 and we were at…

Feeling thankful II

By Antwone, William Rowen Elementary School Healthy Roar | I’m thankful for Mr. Desper for helping me with math and for fun times. I’m thankful that he’s a good friend. Illustration by…

Free activities support learning at home and school

Check out new kid-focused activities and videos about Making Good Decisions on the Teachers & Parents section of our website. The new materials are available on our Teachers page, expanding the free resources available to…

Volunteers also benefit from helping other people

By William Cramp Fit Flyer reporters | Several teachers at William Cramp Elementary School spend time outside of school helping others, according to recent interviews with Fit Flyer reporters. “I…

Rowen students enjoy being part of groups

By William Rowen Healthy Roar reporters | Nine fourth-grade reporters for the Healthy Roar said they participated in some sort of group activity, according to a recent survey. Five of the nine…

Family engagement workshops expand across Philadelphia schools

Healthy NewsWorks has expanded its Family Engagement Workshops across Philadelphia, reaching families in six schools and hosting 10 sessions so far during the 2025–2026 school year. The workshops, which began during the…

Students reflect on their reporting experiences

By Karter, James Lowell Elementary School Healthy Lion | Making connections to me means that I can meet people and not make them feel left out. I have a friend whom…