4th Grade Health: Full Year Elementary Health Curriculum

TeacherPayTeachers #1 Best-Selling 4th Grade Health Curriculum!

For more than a decade, our expert-designed, research-based curriculum has been a trusted resource in Health and PE education. Continuously refined and proven in classrooms, it remains the benchmark resource for schools seeking to enhance their programs and support student well-being.

★ 2026-2027 Edition: Carefully Crafted Guided Teaching Resources featuring Fully Updated Teacher Directions and Online Google Drive Student Fillable Worksheets

This digital download product, is editable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for print and online on Google Drive.

4th Grade teachers will love this unique program and it's designed to be low-prep. It's 28 lessons with step by step teacher directions!!

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Teach Health the Way YOU Want! Choose from:

• • Teach 28 lessons in class Includes 103 pages of step-by-step teacher directions-so much more than just worksheets!
  • Teach online: All 28 lessons are on 94 GOOGLE SLIDES with fill-in worksheets
  • 28 Student assignments: Have students do assignments in class or as homework!

  
  

  If you want a Health program...that’s fun, engaging, challenging, and thought-provoking

  
  

  • that meets State, National, and Common Core Standards
  • that can have parents involved in their child’s health and wellness
  • because you don’t have the time to teach Health topics
  • because your current Health program is boring your students!
  • because your school doesn’t have a Health curriculum!
  • to homeschool your child...

  …then this unique Health program is for you!

  
  

  The Program is Perfect for:

  
  

  • Busy classroom teachers!
  • Distance learning
  • Home schools
  • Students with an extended absence
  • Self-contained classrooms
  • Sub plans!
  • Home Learning

  
  

  More About this Program:

  
  

  • Easy to-use
  • Low-Prep!
  • Great for social and emotional learning
  • No more searching for lessons or previewing videos!
  • Perfect for busy elementary teachers who teach so many subjects
  • FULLY EDITABLE!

   

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  • “This is a game changer!”
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  Teacher Directions: So much more than just worksheets!

  
  

  • Walk you step-by-step through the lesson
  • Give additional background information and links to informative websites
  • Suggest what to say to your students about the topics
  • Include engaging individual and group activities
  • Include art projects
  • Suggest fun video links to enhance the lessons!! (35 video and website links included - this alone will save you hours and hours of searching for good videos!)

  
  

  Will This Curriculum Meet Standards? YES!

  
  

  >> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of both worlds.

  >> Meets National Health Education Standards. 

  >> Meets Grade 4 Health Common Core Standards.

  >> Meets Washington State’s rigorous 4th Grade Health Education Standards.

  
  

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  LESSONS/"Learning Targets": Each lesson includes a Learning Target with space for student feedback!

  
  

  INCLUDES 7 UNITS:

  
  

  NUTRITION

   

  1. "I will learn what the word ‘wellness’ means and why sleep is important."

  • Background information on the importance of sleep
  • Optional videos
  • "Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep" project

  2. "I will learn how to eat healthy from the Healthy Eating Plate."

  • Harvard Healthy Eating Plate Information
  • Background info and websites
  • "Taking Responsibility for my Health" food groups worksheet

  3. "I will understand the actual amount in serving sizes."

  • Serving sizes explanation and visual
  • "Life-size Serving Sizes" posters

  4. "I will learn how to read a food label."

  • "Food Label Reading Practice"
  • Background information
  • Food labels website resource

  5. "I will learn the importance of exercise!"

  • Background information
  • Optional video
  • "Creating Obstacle Courses Fun!"

  6. "I will understand the 3 keys to a healthy body."

  • Living a Healthy Life
  • Optional "Sleep Log"
  • "Staying Healthy is a Gift You Give Yourself"

  7. "I will recognize different body systems."

  • "Human Body Systems Review"
  • Optional videos on systems and muscles
  • Label systems and life-sized body art project

  8. "I will learn how to take care of my bones."

  • Understanding bone health
  • "How the Body Works" resources
  • "What Can You Do to Protect Your Bones" activity

  9. "I will understand why water is important and see if I am getting enough daily."

  • Why water is important background info
  • Optional videos
  • "Drinking Water Recording Sheet"

  
  

  SEXUAL HEALTH, DISEASES AND FAMILY GENETICS:

  
  

  10. "I will learn facts about puberty and the importance of good hygiene."

  • Background information on puberty and hygiene
  • Optional videos
  • "Tips for Puberty Posters"

  11. "I will learn that I can control my mood, emotions, and attitude!"

  • Understanding puberty and emotions
  • Videos
  • "Emotions Puzzle"

  12. "I will learn about childhood illnesses."

  • Background website on childhood illnesses
  • Genetics facts
  • "Childhood Illness Stories"
  • Optional Videos
  • “Disease Stories”

  13. "I will learn traits and health issues can be hereditary and what issues are in my own family.”

  • Family health issues homework discussion (not turned in)
  • "Thinking Back on an illness” activity
  • "Family Medical History Homework"

  
  

  SAFETY AND FIRST AID:

  
  

  14. "I will learn what items should be in a first aid kit and how specific items can help."

  • Demonstrating first aid kit items
  • "First Aid Kit Research and Worksheet"

  
  

  SOCIAL EMOTIONAL HEALTH:

  
  

  15. "I will learn how to relieve stress in healthy ways."

  • The 3 "outs" to relieve stress
  • Scenarios handout

  16. I will learn how to protect myself from stranger danger."

  • "Stranger Danger Quiz"
  • "Stranger Danger" information

  17. I will demonstrate that I know the traits of positive self-esteem."

  • Discuss "Positive Self-Esteem"
  • Self-Esteem Positive Affirmations
  • "Self-Esteem iPhone Art"

  18. I will demonstrate ways to improve self-esteem by practicing positive self-talk

  • Self-Esteem research
  • "Thinking positive rather than negative thoughts" activity!

  
  

  SUBSTANCE USE AND ABUSE:

  
  

  19. "I will learn the dangers of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs and cautions for not using."

  • Understanding the danger of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs
  • Drug Research
  • "Anti-Drug Alphabet Worksheet"

  20. "I will learn how drugs can change kids and teens and cause them to lose their goals and dreams."

  • Dangers of drugs
  • "How Pot Can Hurt Me Card Game"

  
  

  WELLNESS:

  
  

  21. "I will learn how to recognize someone else's emotions by looking at them."

  • Understanding emotions
  • "What Emotion is This?" worksheet

  22. I will learn how to calm down and control my anger."

  • Understanding the problems with anger
  • Optional video
  • Reminder Statements
  • "Anger Cartoons" project

  23. "I will understand what child abuse is and what to do if it's happening to me."

  • Understanding and recognizing child abuse
  • Background information
  • Interactive "Flip Open" abuse activity

  24. "I will learn why put-downs hurt, and I will practice put-ups.

  • Understanding what’s wrong with put-downs
  • Videos for great examples!
  • Learning to show empathy
  • "Put Ups Scenarios Worksheet!"

  25. "I will understand the traits of a good friend."

  • Tips for being a good friend
  • Optional Video
  • "Friendship Wheels that Spin" art

  26. "I will learn decision-making skills and how to get out of negative situations in a healthy way."

  • The "WHO" decision-making model
  • Optional video
  • "Decision-making Scenarios" worksheet

  
  

  UNIT REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT:

  
  

  27. "I will choose a positive life slogan.”

  • Advertiser tricks and tips to avoid them!
  • Optional video

  ·      "Best Advertising Slogans: 40 Phrases That Built Billion-Dollar Brands"

  ·      "Interactive Treasure Chests" project

  28. "I will review everything I learned this year."

  • Reviewing "Learning Themes and Skills" from throughout the year
  • "Final Health Assessment"