What Ontario grade 2 students learn in health and physical education

Your child will be able to understand and manage their own feelings and understand how others are feeling, especially during physical activities and health lessons. This means they'll learn to express themselves and respond thoughtfully to others' emotions.

Your child will learn to recognize what causes them stress and how to deal with challenges, including knowing when and how to ask for help. This will help them become more resilient, which means they'll be better at bouncing back from tough situations.

Your child will learn to develop good habits, like getting enough sleep, that help them feel positive and keep trying even when things are difficult. They will also learn to appreciate what their body can do.

Your child will learn how to make friends, understand others' feelings, and talk clearly with people during physical activities. This helps them build healthy relationships, feel like they belong, and respect everyone's differences.

Your child will be able to understand their own feelings and build confidence as they learn in health and physical education. This helps them develop a sense of who they are and feel like they belong. For example, they might notice how their body feels during exercise or think about what they did well and what they could improve after trying a new movement.

Your child will learn to think carefully and creatively during health and physical education activities. This helps them understand how things are connected, solve problems, and make good choices, like knowing how exercise helps them stay healthy or how to play safely outdoors.

Your child will be able to join in many different activities, like games and dancing, and understand how to be a good participant by listening, being respectful, and helping others.

Your child will understand what makes physical activities enjoyable for them, such as being able to fully participate, choose their activities, or have enough practice time.

Your child will understand why it's important to be physically active every day, such as for fun, to be with friends, or to improve their physical and mental health.

Your child will take part in at least 20 minutes of movement each day that gets their heart rate up, like playing tag or skipping. They will also learn to prepare their body for activity with a warm-up and cool down afterwards.

Your child will be able to describe different activities that make their heart and lungs stronger, like running, dancing, or playing active games.

Your child will learn to tell how hard their body is working during physical activity, for example, by checking their heart rate or seeing if they can still talk. They will also understand what things can make them perform better or worse, like the weather, how much sleep they got, or how they are feeling.

Your child will be able to help set and reach goals for physical activity, both on their own and with a group. For example, they might aim to exercise for a certain amount of time, or work with classmates to do a certain number of jumping jacks.

Your child will learn how to stay safe and prevent injuries, including concussions, while being active. This includes things like being aware of others around them, warming up properly, and wearing the right safety gear like a helmet when needed.

Your child will learn how to keep themselves and others safe during physical activity, including those with medical conditions. This includes understanding how to avoid dangers like broken glass, and how to help friends who might need an asthma inhaler or an EpiPen.

Your child will be able to hold different still (static) balance poses, with or without equipment, using various body parts, at different heights, and in various body shapes.

Your child will be able to jump and hop, taking off from either one foot or two feet, and land without losing their balance.

Your child will be able to move their body in different ways, like hopping, galloping, or skipping, sometimes using equipment, and changing direction and speed. They will also learn to move along different paths, such as straight lines or zigzags.

Your child will practice sending different objects, like balls or beanbags, in various ways, such as throwing, kicking, or sliding them, using different parts of their body. They will also learn to aim these objects at different heights and in different directions.

Your child will be able to catch or stop various items, like a ball or beanbag, using different body parts and at different heights. This helps them learn to control their body and react quickly.

Your child will learn that different games and sports have their own unique parts, like how to move, the basic rules, and how to play fairly. They will use this understanding while trying out different activities by themselves and with small groups.

Your child will learn to use simple tricks and strategies to do better in physical activities, like moving to an open space to avoid being tagged in a game. They will also learn to choose equipment that helps them succeed, such as a ball that is easier to throw and catch.

Your child will understand how to stay safe at home, like knowing what to do when the doorbell rings or how to escape in a fire, and outdoors, like wearing sunscreen or being careful around animals. They will also learn how to be safe online, such as not sharing personal information.

Your child will learn about common food allergies, like to peanuts or milk, and understand the different ways people can react to them, such as getting a rash or having trouble breathing.

Your child will be able to tell the difference between medicines that need a doctor's note (prescription) and those you can buy without one (non-prescription), and understand the rules for using all medicines safely.

Your child will learn about the different stages of human life, like being a baby, child, teenager, and adult, and how people change as they grow. They will also learn about things that help people stay healthy throughout their lives, such as physical activity, thinking positively, having friends, and living in a safe environment.

Your child will learn to understand how their body works and how to take care of it as they grow.

Your child will understand how their body and brain react when they face difficult situations, and they will learn ways to feel better during those times.

Your child will learn how to use Canada's Food Guide. This will help them pick healthy foods and drinks to eat regularly.

Your child will understand how to pick healthy foods for meals and snacks, thinking about things they can and cannot control, like what food is available at home or when eating out, how much energy they need, and any allergies or health conditions. They will also learn about keeping food safe when preparing, storing, and handling it.

Your child will learn why it's important to get permission from others before doing certain things, and how to give or refuse permission themselves. They will also practice speaking up for themselves and others, like saying "no" if someone tries to touch them inappropriately, to help everyone stay safe and feel good.

Your child will learn about and use good habits like brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits to keep their teeth and mouth healthy.

Your child will learn that knowing and naming their feelings, like happy, sad, or worried, can help them understand when they might need to ask for help.

Your child will learn how to have good relationships with family and others by being respectful and communicating well, and will understand actions that can hurt others, like name-calling or ignoring feelings.

Your child will learn about different ways to stay healthy, both physically and mentally, that don't always involve medicine. This includes things like getting enough sleep, fresh air, healthy food, and understanding traditional Indigenous health practices.