New Health Resource Available for Early Childhood Educators
2017-08-01 19:27:00 Curriculum Updates & Releases - Pre-K
Establishing positive health habits at a young age increases the likelihood that a healthy lifestyle will be maintained throughout life. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), in collaboration with the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), announces the release of a valuable new tool to support student health. The Michigan Model for Early Childhood Health™ (MMECH) is designed and developed for early childhood educators with age-appropriate health promoting activities that is adaptable to any early childhood learning environment.
The early childhood (Pre-K) module complements the grades K-12 modules of the nationally recognized Michigan Model for Health™ curriculum, and provides an emphasis on family involvement. Family Resource Sheets are included with every activity to extend the learning at home and provides a building block to effective skills-based health instruction. The module consists of 21 activities within four units: Social and Emotional Health; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Safety; and Personal Health and Wellness. All units are aligned with the Michigan Early Childhood Standards of Quality for Pre-Kindergarten which correlate with the National Health Education Standards.
- Social & Emotional Health
- Nutrition & Physical Activity
- Safety
- Personal Health & Wellness Unit
The early childhood module activities are aligned to Michigan’s Early Learning Expectations and the National Health Education Standards. A strong foundation for the Michigan Model for Health™ (MMH) K-12 curriculum is provided when the early childhood module activities are implemented with suggested classroom activities and connected to children's real life experiences.
Pre-K Early Childhood Kit
Pre-K Early Childhood Replacement Kit
Contact Us
- Michigan teachers and educators, contact your Regional School Health Coordinator at MiSHCA's website.
- Out-of-state teachers, educators, and curriculum coordinators, email the MMH support team at support@michiganmodelforhealth.org.
The Model for Healthy Kids
The Michigan Model for HealthTM is a nationally recognized, research-based comprehensive and sequential Pre-K through 12th grade health education curriculum. The MMH curriculum aims to give school-aged children and youth the knowledge and skills needed to practice and maintain healthy behaviors and lifestyles. It provides age-appropriate lessons addressing the most serious health challenges facing school children and youth.