“It is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness.” Origin unknown
1. Calling Dr Good!
I am sure we all appreciate how important health care workers are right now – in fact always have been – so why not think about being a World Health Doctor yourself?Make yourself a World Health Doctor lanyard or badge. You can do this really simply by using a circle of card with a safety pin attached to the back. Why not design your own logo? (You could even arrange a competition for the best design with some other members of your family/some of your friends.) Don't forget to wear your badge with pride!
2. Plan-it For The Planet!
Set out a ‘treatment plan’ using your ideas for making the world a healthier place. Remember to include ideas that will help our world enjoy better health both in an environmental sense and an emotional one. For example: making sure you recycle/being sure to smile a lot!You might like to visit the following websites to get you started:
- BBC Bitesize – We’ve picked a science-themed page, but there are loads to choose from.
- Search for 'Environment' on Turtle Diary's YouTube Channel.
Closer to home
As most of us are spending more time than usual in our homes, this is a great opportunity to do a Home Energy Audit together:3. Make A Home Energy Audit Checklist
There are some great ideas from Teach Starter's website for you to try. Or for younger children, use a sheet with symbols for water use, turning lights off, recycling, electrical appliances, etc. Give 0-3 ticks depending on how well you are/aren’t conserving energy! Here’s an example of an image of a lightbulb that you could use to get started:
4. Design a Colourful Poster
Create a poster to remind you not to use too much water, to turn lights off, etc.“A cheerful heart is good medicine” Proverbs 17v22
5. Make ’Em laugh!
All around the world, it is recognized that laughter is good for you, so, as part of your World Health Day, get searching for some really funny jokes or even make up new ones!Check out Beano for lots of great jokes or try their joke generator.
“Why couldn't the teddy bear finish his dinner?
Because he was stuffed!”
Or why not watch a classic clip from TV's Mr Bean: The Hospital Visit on YouTube?
6. Make A Wish!
Listen to Just Three Wishes from Aladdin Trouble and write down, draw or talk about what three wishes you might have for the world and what you can do to help them come true.What is World Health Day?
World Health Day is celebrated on April 7 every year. The World Health Organization (WHO) was founded on April 7, 1948 and every year this day is celebrated to draw attention to the subject of global health. Each year a different theme is celebrated and in 2020 it is the International year of the Nurse and the Midwife.Written by Sue Langwade – Guest Writer for Out of the Ark Music
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