Health care of elementary school children

Educational Objectives:

• Children know that they own their bodies.
• Children know that sexual abuse is always wrong and not their fault.
• Children know that they can say NO.
• Children know that they should tell someone if they are ever put in an uncomfortable situation or are subjected to a bad experience.

Safety Measures - Helmet Use

Educational Objectives:

• Children understand the importance of using a helmet.
• Children know how to properly put on a helmet.

Educational Objectives:

• Children learn to recognize different emotions.
• Children can express their own emotions and feelings.

Happiness - Emotions

• Children learn to recognize their own emotions and feelings.
• Children learn about the relationship between stimuli, thoughts, and emotions.
• Children understand the importance of self-respect and respecting others.
• Children learn to respect the opinions of others.

Nutrition

• Children learn that a varied diet is the foundation of a healthy diet.
• Children learn to choose healthy food types.
• Encourage children to eat more vegetables and fruits, 5 a day.
• Children learn about the importance of vitamin D.

Hygiene

• Children learn the importance of handwashing.
• Children learn to wash their hands properly.

Physical Activity

• Children learn that daily physical activity is important.
• Children know the recommended daily physical activity for children.

Rest

• Children understand the importance of sleep.
• Children understand that they need 10-11 hours of sleep each night.
• Children are familiar with the main sleep guidelines.
• Screen Time
• Children are aware of the effects of screen time on health.

Dental Care

• Children learn and understand the importance of good dental hygiene.
• Children know what foods are healthy and unhealthy for their teeth.
• Children are aware of the harm of sugar to their teeth.
• Children learn to brush their teeth.

Educational objectives:

• Children should learn to identify their emotions and understand that feelings of anxiety are a natural human defense mechanism.
• Children should recognize the main signs of anxiety.
• Children should learn simple coping strategies.
• Children should be introduced to mindfulness exercises.

Accident Prevention

• "112 Day" is on February 11th every year, and an effort is made to discuss this topic around that time.

Educational objectives:

• Children should learn to use playground equipment.
• Children should recognize the main dangers on the school grounds and in the immediate surroundings.
• Children should know the first responses to accidents.
• Children should learn to use seat belts correctly.
• Children should be aware of the danger that airbags in the front seats pose to those who have not reached a certain height.

Educational objectives:

• Children should learn the basics of good communication.
• Children should consider whether the same communication rules apply online as in other interactions.

Educational objectives:

• Children should be familiar with the concept of puberty and the changes that occur in the body during it.
• Children should be familiar with the concept of sexual orientation.
• Children should be familiar with the concept of self-pleasure.
• Children should be familiar with the concept of sexual violence.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Educational objectives:

• Children should know how to respond correctly to cardiac arrest.
• Children should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and be able to apply it.

Educational objectives:

• Children should understand the importance of vaccinations.
• Introduce to the children the diseases that are being vaccinated against.

Further information about general vaccination of children in Iceland can be found here.

Educational objectives:

• Students should recognize the signs of social pressure.
• Students should learn how to respond to negative social pressure.

Self-image and Communication

Educational objectives:

• Students should recognize the importance of a good self-image.
• Students should understand the factors that can influence self-image, how to build a positive self-image, and how to maintain it.
• Students should recognize the importance of good communication and how it can support each other's better self-image.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Educational objectives:

• Children should know how to respond correctly to cardiac arrest.
• Children should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and how to apply it correctly.

Educational objectives:

• Students should know and understand the concepts of self-respect, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexual activity, gender roles, and sexual violence.
• Students should be able to discuss with one another issues related to sexuality.
• Students should know what contraceptives are and be familiar with the main ones.
• Students should know how to use a condom and understand that it is the only contraceptive that reduces the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
• Students should be familiar with emergency contraception and know where to obtain it.
• Students should know what sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are, recognize their modes of transmission, and symptoms.
• Students should know how to avoid contracting STIs.
• Students should know where to turn if they suspect they have contracted an STI.

Vaccination

Educational objectives:

• Children should understand the importance of vaccinations.
• Introduce to the children the diseases that are being vaccinated against.

Further information about general vaccination of children in Iceland can be found here.

Educational objectives:

• Students should reflect on mental health and well-being.
• Students should recognize the connection between thoughts, emotions, behavior, and well-being.
• Students should know the main symptoms of mental illnesses.
• Students should know where to seek help.
• Students should be familiar with coping strategies such as relaxation and mindfulness.

CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)

Educational objectives:

• Children should know how to respond correctly to cardiac arrest.
• Children should learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and know how to apply it.

Responsibility for Personal Health

Educational objectives:

• Students should know how they can monitor their own health, e.g., by examining their breasts and testicles.
• Students should be familiar with the functions of health clinics and know when they can seek services there.
• Students should know where to find reliable health information and be familiar with the website heilsuvera.is in Icelandic and nhs.uk in English. 

Students should consider factors that promote improved sexual health. Topics for discussion include factors related to sexual health. Example subjects for discussion are:

• Relationships
• The influence of culture and religion on sexual behavior
• Heartbreak
• Expectations and boundaries in sexual activity
• Sexual orientation
• Gender expression
• Trans issues
• Harassment, boundaries, and sexual violence
• Pornography
• Stereotypes