Curriculum Support and Resources

Active Living

Ottawa Public Health 

 (for general public)

Healthy Living:

• How much do I need?
• Helmet Safety
• Start Cycling
• Walk More
• Where to be Active

The LINK Ottawa

 (for youth and young adults)

• Tips for youth to add more physical activity into their lives
• Reward Apps

Injury Prevention

Ottawa Public Health

(for general public)

• Helmet Safety
• Sun Safety and Tanning
• Water Safety
• Playground Safety

Parenting in Ottawa

(for parents)

• Anaphylaxis
• Drug and Medication Safety
• Helmet Safety
• Walking and Cycling Safety
• Sun Safety
• Keeping children safe during hot weather
• Mosquito and Tick Bites
• Playground Safety
• Water Safety

The LINK Ottawa 

(for youth and young adults)

• Distracted driving
• Staying safe while active
• Sun safety
• Water safety

Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines

Latest updates and resources for the Canadian Physical Activity and 24-hour Movement guidelines.

Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario

• Healthy Kids

Fun and engaging Hands Up videos can help children understand the importance of physical and health literacy. 

Includes lesson plans for K-8.

Participaction 

Build your best day program. Interactive activities for students. Fact sheets, activity posters, games and more.

PlaySport

Online activity-based resource to help participants build physical literacy, health literacy and the skills for healthy active living. Includes downloadable activity cards (animations/illustrations), links to the Ontario H&PE Curriculum).

Active Transportation

Ontario Active School Travel

Information and tips for increase active school travel.

Includes:

School Travel Planning toolkit.

Ottawa Student Transportation Authority

Information on the Walking School Bus Program.

Concussions

Ministry of Education of Ontario -

• Concussions

Ministry of Education of Ontario -

• Healthy Schools: Concussion Safety

• PPM 158

Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care - 

•  Hit. Stop. Sit. / Rowan's Law

Ophea -

•  Rowan’s Law Day Toolkit

Ophea -

• Concussions

Parachute Canada -

• Concussions

Concussion guide for teachers.

Parachute Canada -

• Brain Waves

Road and Cycling Safety

Sun Safety

Water Safety

Ottawa Public Health

(for general public)

• School dental screening program
• Access to Dental Care
• Oral Health Resources
• Downloadable Dental Factsheets
  • *Please note that the Dental Health Resource Bin is currently unavailable

Canadian Dental Association

Children activities and teaching resources to promote the importance of oral health to children in a fun way.

Ottawa Public Health

(for general public)

• Information on different types of birth control
• Sexual Health Clinics and services in Ottawa
• Sexually Transmitted and/or Blood Borne Infections (STBBIs)
• Men’s Sexual Health (Guys into guys)
• Where to find free condoms in Ottawa
• Test & Go (clinic times for quick routine STBBI testing)

The LINK Ottawa

(for youth and young adults)

• Sexual Health Clinics and Services
• Sexually Transmitted Infections and/or Blood Born Infections (STBBIs)
• Birth Control options
• Pregnancy
• Healthy Relationships
• Sexuality, Gender, and Cultural Diversity
• My body, My health (reproductive systems, puberty, vaginal health, masturbation, body image)
• Sex it Smart (get free condoms)

 Ophea -

• Always Changing

Downloadable resources and support teaching adolescent growth and development, personal hygiene and healthy active living. For grades 5-8.

Public Health Agency of Canada

Information on Sexually Transmitted Infections, Sexual Health Facts and Information for the public.

Teaching Sexual Health

Teacher portal from Alberta Education. Teacher guide on how to respond to student questions and manage sensitive issues. Includes lesson plans, tools and grade-specific resources.

Differing Abilities: Lesson plans for students who may experience challenges in their social and emotional development in comparison to typically developing students.    The lesson plans often give options for students who may need more support versus activities where students can work more independently or in small groups.

Ottawa Public Health

(for general audience)

• Find a Registered Dietitian in Ottawa
• Finding Fresh Vegetables and Fruits in Ottawa
• Food Insecurity
• Food Safety
• For Professionals
• Programs and Resources
• Healthy Eating for Children and Youth

Parenting in Ottawa

(for parents)

• Healthy Lunches and Snacks
• Lunch Box Tips
• Peanut-free lunches
• What you need to know about food labels
• Cooking 101
• Healthy Snacks for Active Kids
• Hydration for Active Kids
• Healthy Snack Recipes
• Healthy Meal Recipes
• I love to Cook and Play Program
• I Love to Garden Program

Handwashing poster

All grades

Printable bilingual poster that illustrates the 6-steps to proper hand washing.

Download poster

Glitterbug

Kindergarten to grade 8

This unit, and the activities that come with it, encourage proper hand washing. It contains an ultra violet light unit, “germ” lotion, activities, books, and an education module. Contents of the bin are bilingual.

Our Glitterbug units have been lent to the school boards for distribution in their schools.  Connect with your school board representative to receive it in your school.

Ottawa Public Health

(for general public)

• Cleaning and disinfection checklist
• Cleaning and disinfection of toys
• Chain of infection
• Hand hygiene for infants and young children
• Hand hygiene resources
• Environmental cleaning and disinfection in child care centres and schools

The LINK Ottawa - Vaginal Health

The LINK Ottawa - Penis Care

(for youth and young adults)

• Information and tips on vaginal health and penis care.

MindMasters 2

JK to grade 4

MindMasters 2 is a mental health promotion resource that helps children to master emotional regulation through relaxation, positive thinking and mindfulness.
It introduces children to these skills in fun and age-appropriate ways. With practice, children can use these skills on their own, in a variety of settings throughout their lifetime.

MindMasters 2 was developed by the Child and Youth Health Network for Eastern Ontario and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario. It is now a program of Ottawa Public Health. It is designed for adults (both parents and professionals) to use with children ages 4-9 years. 

It includes a guidebook (with instructions, discussion questions and link to the Ontario Elementary curriculum) printable templates and media files (audio tracks, videos, songs). 

MindMasters 2 - View/download program files.

Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (PALS)

Grades 4 to 6

Playground Activity Leaders in Schools (PALS) is a leadership program that encourages all children to be active at recess. The aim of the program is to:

• Decrease conflict and reduce playground bullying;

• Increase physical activity;

• Offer senior students the opportunity to gain valuable communication, leadership and conflict resolution skills as games leaders.

Student leaders plan and lead fun and safe activities, and mediate conflicts, during recess for younger students in their school. School staff over-see the program and, in some schools, parents help.

Chapter 1 – Marketing (pdf - 402 KB)
Chapter 2 – Teacher Parent Presentation (pdf - 2 MB)
Chapter 3 – Presentation Background (pdf - 984 KB)
Chapter 4 – Supervisor Handbook (pdf - 1 MB)
Chapter 5 – Student Leader Training (pdf - 138 KB)
Chapter 6 – Student Leader Handbook (pdf - 2 MB)
PALS Game Book (pdf - 3 MB)

PALS PowerPoint - Contact your Public Health Nurse for more information.

Ottawa Public Health

(for general public)

• Bullying
• Have THAT talk
• Mental Health and Substance Use Resource List
• Responding to Stressful Events
• Suicide Prevention
• Mental Health Resources in the Community

The LINK Ottawa

(for youth and young adults)

• How to Deal with Stress
• Body Confidence
• Bullying
• Building Social Connections
• How to Ask for Help
• Reducing Stigma
• Gambling

Ophea

This site includes everything anyone who teaches kids needs to enable children and youth to lead healthy active lives.

Level up: Resource that supports educators and program leaders in promoting positive mental health and overall well-being with children and youth ages 6-18.

Physical & Health Education Canada - 

• Teach Resiliency

Simple-to-use strategies and tools to assess resilience needs and provide resources to promote and enhance teacher and student mental health.

Youth Net

• Virtual Workshops - YouthNet RéseauAdo (ynra.ca)

Offers presentations on mental health and engage in healthy activities to reduce stigma, promote positive coping strategies, and encourage reaching out for help. For grades 7-12.

Live Virtual Workshop: How 2 Help a Friend

Learning Outcome: This workshop helps youth to understand the importance of help-seeking as well as offering support in caring, non-judgmental ways to friends and loved ones. It encourages youth to recognize and set healthy boundaries, prioritizing safety and developing strong support networks among youth and their trusted adult allies.

Skills Taught: Mental Health Literacy, Positive Peer Support Skills, Help-Seeking/Offering Behaviours

Live Virtual Workshop: StressLESS

Learning Outcome: This workshop helps youth to effectively understand stress and its effects, to identify and apply appropriate coping strategies for different kinds of stressors. It further encourages them to practice new, positive coping skills while connecting them with additional resources to manage stress.

Skills Taught: Mental Health Literacy, Stress Management, Awareness of Resources and Coping Tools

Live Virtual Workshop: Wellness 101

Learning Outcome: This workshop helps youth to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts related to mental health (e.g., the mind-body connection, factors that impact mental and physical health, the effects of stigma, etc.,), to learn about maintaining their own mental health, and encourages youth to break down barriers to utilizing mental health resources.

Skills Taught: Mental Health Literacy, Basic Wellness Habits, Help-Seeking Behaviours

Parenting in Ottawa

(for parents)

Includes information on recommended daily screen time use.

Media Smarts

Includes lessons, resources, tip sheets, PD and classroom tutorials on online safety. Includes sexting. For grades 4-8.

Ottawa Public Health - 

• Drugs

(for parents)

• Cannabis
• Discarded Needles in our Community
• Fentanyl and Carfentanil
• Find Your Way Community Resource Guide
• Harm Reduction Services in Ottawa
• Local Resources
• Naloxone
• Preventing and Responding to an Overdose
• Secure your Meds

Ottawa Public Health -

• Alcohol

(for parents)

• Alcohol and Your Health
• Use Responsibly
• Standard Drink Size
• Information for Youth and Young Adults
• Information for Parents

Ottawa Public Health -

• Tobacco, vaping and hookah

(for parents)

• Services in Ottawa to Help People Quit Smoking
• Second-hand smoke, smoke-free spaces and the law
• Vaping and Hookah
• Youth and Young Adults

Ottawa Public Health - 

• Stop Overdose Ottawa

(for parents)

• Preventing and Responding to Overdoses
• Fentanyl and Carfentanil
• Naloxone
• Party Safe
• #drugcheking results from Sandy Hill Community Centre
• Local Resources

The LINK Ottawa

(for youth and young adults)

• Alcohol
• Drugs
• Tobacco
• Cannabis
• Vaping
• Party Safe

Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction

Information and publications to address issues related to substance use and addiction that affect the health and safety of Canadians.

Health Canada

Resources to educate Canadians, about legal and illegal drugs, cannabis and alcohol. How and where to get help and the effects of stigma.

Consider the Consequences: Youth vaping prevention materials

Ophea

Information on cannabis to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to make informed decisions to support their health and well-being. For grades 1-12.

The Lung Association

Information to promote lung health and prevent and manage lung disease.