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Thanks for stopping by. Schools and early learning environments are such a powerful place for young people to learn the tools and strategies they need to Embrace their bodies for life, so we’re really grateful you’re here.

We’ve pulled together this suite of innovative, engaging body-image resources – created by experts and backed by the latest research – so you have everything you need at your fingertips.

We know you are busy. Here is what you need.

For early learning environments

Body Blocks by Embrace Kids

Build better body image from the beginning.

Body Blocks by Embrace Kids is a groundbreaking new program for early childhood educators that aims to prevent body image issues in young people by getting in early with messages of body appreciation.

It’s the world’s first publicly available, broadly disseminated body image program for early childhood educators, and empowers young children to develop positive relationships with food, movement and their bodies from the very beginning of their lives. As an early childhood educator, you’re in the perfect position to help build the foundations of this relationship and set your kids up for life. So let’s get started!

What do you get in Body Blocks by Embrace Kids?

Toolkit

Handbook

Learning activities

For teachers of Year 5-8

Embrace Kids Classroom Program

Engaging, evidence-based resources for Australian students.

Targeted to Years 5-6 and 7-8, the Embrace Kids Classroom Program aligns to the Australian Curriculum and includes five lessons that begin with a section of the EMBRACE KIDS film (rated G), edited for the classroom setting. Each film module is supported by activities and worksheets that are informed by evidence regarding effective health promotion and health education practice so you can guide your students with confidence.

This free modular program can be embedded in your Health and Physical Education or wellbeing programming.

What do you get in the Embrace Kids Classroom Program?

Five lesson plans

Slides

Worksheets

Engaging video excerpts from the Embrace Kids film

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Teacher Masterclass

Understand body image issues among students of all ages and get practical strategies to support their wellbeing.

This 20-minute video that you can watch on your own or play in your staff meeting gives teachers practical advice and actionable strategies about what to do and say to your students in relation to bodies, food and weight. And it’s not just for HPE teachers or wellbeing coordinators either – this is an issue that goes across all KLAs, as bullying and body shaming comments can happen in any classroom.

By watching, you’ll gain: expert knowledge, actionable strategies, real stories

What do you get in the Embrace Kids Teacher Masterclass?

Full masterclass

Teacher handout

Certificate

Become an Embrace School

The handy guide to bringing all things Embrace to your School

More for schools

Format:Video

Building better body image in dance settings webinar

This conversation brought together former professional dancer and dance educator Kylie Burton and body image expert Dr. Zali Yager, Co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective. Together, they discussed the vital role of body image in dance education, shared practical tips to support your dancers’ wellbeing and taught dance community members how to keep young people dancing for longer.

Format:Video

Empowering Movement: Why we need to consider body image in sport webinar

Join Georgie Trickett from Play On Media and Sportish, alongside Dr. Zali Yager, Co-Executive Director of The Embrace Collective for an insightful and transformative free webinar which will delve into the critical role that body image plays in encouraging young people (and especially, girls and women) to participate in sports and physical activities.

Format:PDF

Pages:32

Size:3.2 MB

Building better body image in sport

if you are a parent of kids in community sport, check out the Activate playbook, and take it to your club!

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Activate Dance Recommendations

Utilise these evidence-based recommendations to create an Embrace Space at your dance school or studio that can support young people to move their bodies because it’s fun and it feels good – and to stay in dance for longer.

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Pages:10

Size:varied

Printables and Assets

Access a range of social media tiles and other promotional materials so you can spread the word that your club is proud to be an ‘Embrace Space’.

Format:Video

Activate Masterclass

Your go-to guide to overcoming body image barriers in community sport settings.

What people are saying

SCHOOLS IMPACT STORIES

EMMA * TEACHER

“I’m currently teaching the classroom lessons as the health teacher. Every time I teach a lesson in private I cry and thank you for providing these lessons. They are profoundly making a difference for my students and me. I wish I had this program taught to me when I was in primary school.”

JESSICA * PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER, VICTORIA

“I’m actually running another lesson today with my girls group. I look forward to each and every one of them. The conversations we get to have are amazing!”

SUSY * EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR AND CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER

“Body Blocks is a great resource to share with colleagues and families and children. As an early childhood teacher and an Aunty who has watched two of my nieces struggle with Anorexia, I am very passionate about helping young people love, enjoy and appreciate their amazing bodies. I have studied to become a children’s yoga teacher and this resource will work beautifully alongside my teaching, yoga and playgroup! Thank you so much for the great work you are doing.”

ANALISE * P&C MEMBER, BOOROWA CENTRAL SCHOOL, NSW

“Embrace Kids- What an incredible and inspiring documentary you all put together – we all just LOVED IT. There was so much to learn for parents, families, grandparents, carers and the kids who attended our community screening of this film, and we have had lots of really great conversations with them and with teachers who watched it since… We want to thank you so much for allowing us to share this film with our community.”

What people are saying

SCHOOLS IMPACT STORIES

EMMA * TEACHER

JESSICA * PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER, VICTORIA

“I’m actually running another lesson today with my girls group. I look forward to each and every one of them. The conversations we get to have are amazing!”

SUSY * EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR AND CHILDREN’S YOGA TEACHER

ANALISE * P&C MEMBER, BOOROWA CENTRAL SCHOOL, NSW

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quick start

QUICK START

HEY

schools!

We know you are busy. Here is what you need.

For early learning environments

Body Blocks by Embrace Kids

For teachers of Year 5-8

Embrace Kids Classroom Program

Teacher Masterclass

Become an Embrace School

Building better body image in dance settings webinar

Empowering Movement: Why we need to consider body image in sport webinar

Building better body image in sport

Activate Dance Recommendations

Printables and Assets

Activate Masterclass

SCHOOLS IMPACT STORIES

SCHOOLS IMPACT STORIES

From the blog

But what if my child is in a larger body?

From the local pool to the world stage: The inspiring story of Henry Hughes

Understanding intersectionality and body image

The power of authenticity and embracing your uniqueness

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