Listening to the rhythm of their feelings

Listening to the rhythm of their feelings

July 2021 … By Ms. Piskai’s first grade reporters |Ms. Piskai’s first graders recently tried a music activity to reduce stress and see how their feelings changed before and after the activity.    The reporters started…

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An entertaining education in germs

July 2021 … James Logan Healthy Eagle staff recently read Germs: Fact and Fiction, Friends and Foes, written by Lesa Cline-Ransome and illustrated by James Ransome. It’s a book all…

He works to get them out to the ball game

July 2021 …. Editor’s note: DePaul Healthy Trailblazer Journal recently interviewed Kenny Johnson, community engagement manager for the Philadelphia Phillies, about his job, the pandemic, and the Phillies. His answers have been edited and…

Tips for making friends and maintaining friendships

July 2021 … The staff of William Cramp Fit Flyer recently interviewed Ms. Cheifetz, William Cramp’s school counselor, about friendship. Responses have been edited and shortened.  Question: What’s most important in friendship? …

See what educators say about Healthy NewsWorks curriculum

July 2021 … Healthy NewsWorks empowers elementary and middle school students to become researchers, writers, critical thinkers, and confident communicators who advance health understanding and literacy through their factual publications…

Study hard, choose friends with care, and other advice for younger students

July 2021 … Editor’s note: On the cusp of graduation, eighth grade reporters offer some advice to the younger students at The DePaul Catholic School.  You are going to receive…

Learning to cope with grief from the pandemic

By Serenity, Maleah, and Jamerah, James Logan Healthy Eagle | Kevin Carter works with kids and families, helping them if they are grieving or feeling sad or angry. He told us that as the pandemic…

Picturing mindfulness

By Maribel, 8th grade | July 2021 … When I hear the word “mindfulness,” I think of breathing out all my stressors. I think of being aware of them, and…

Focus on being you

By Brooklyn, 5th grade | June 2021 … People are going to come and go as you grow and learn.    You don’t have to behave like someone else wants you to,…