NEW Health and Wellbeing SPHE 1

NEW Health and Wellbeing: SPHE 1 has been written for the 2023 Junior Cycle SPHE Course specification. It covers the four strands and learning outcomes of the SPHE element of Wellbeing

• Easy-to-read, bright and attractive design,with full-colour illustrations and engaging photos
• Uses easily understandable and age-appropriate language
• Each strand addresses each of the Eight Key Skills of the Junior Cycle
• Includes new and updated,age-appropriate units on diversity, emotional health, advertising and young people, RSE, mindfulness, stress management and relaxation techniques
• Comprehensively addresses all areas of SPHE as a core element of 2023 Junior Cycle Wellbeing programme
• Not a one size fits all lesson-based textbook – this publication allows class groups the flexibility to progress through each unit at their own pace
• Includes a wide range of activities and assessment techniques which acknowledge the different learning styles and varying needs of students
• Learning Intentions given for each unit, with quizzes and activities to establish students level of knowledge
• \’Reflections\’ allow students to reflect on their learning and to keep a record of it, facilitating the completion of classroom-based assessments (CBAs)
• Follows best practice in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of young people
• Cyberbullying covered in detail, with tips and suggestions for dealing with it
• Key words are listed at the beginning of each unit and explained throughout the text
• Wellbeing indicators are included for each activity