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schools!
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
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
More for schools
Building better body image in sport
Activate Dance Recommendations
Printables and Assets
Activate Masterclass
Teacher masterclass
Guidelines for Creating Safe School Environments
What people are saying
SCHOOLS IMPACT STORIES
What people are saying
SCHOOLS IMPACT STORIES
From the blog
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