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HealthySD empowers schools by providing comprehensive resources tailored for educators, school nurses, PE teachers, counselors, and more. From lesson plans and wellness guides to mental health tools and physical activity programs, we’ve got everything you need to support student success and well-being. Discover practical, easy-to-use materials designed to create a healthier, more vibrant learning environment in South Dakota.

Nutrition

Ensure students are eating a balanced diet. These resources offer nutrition information, as well as meal plan and snack ideas. Harvest of the Month provides lesson plans to educate students on various produce and make learning fun!

Physical Activity

It's important for kids of all ages to be physically active. Read the federal exercise guidelines and get ideas on how to Move Your Way in the classroom. Utilize this comprehensive hub of resources, programs, and strategies designed to integrate physical activity into the school day.

Health

Find resources covering both mental health and physical health. From suicide warning signs and prevention tactics, to child development markers and dental health, these documents will help you learn more and make a plan for educating students.

Resources

The SDDOH, along with trusted sources like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, provides a wealth of information. Find more information on many health topics and how best to integrate them into your school.

HealthySD strives to offer new and unique resources and ideas for educating students on health and wellness. We want to make it easy for school staff to educate students and ensure they meet recommended guidelines. Browse the articles below to get the ideas flowing.

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