What I Decide...

Decision Making; Hygiene; Nutrition; Physical Activity; Play; Relationships; Safety; Sleep; Stress Management; Youth; Habits of Health & Habits of Mind (Ubbes, 2008)

National Health Education Standards

Standard 5:
Students will demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.

Performance Indicator for Grades 9-12:
5.12.2 Determine the value of applying a thoughtful decision-making process in health-related situations.

Welch, Hayley; Schlliesman, Amanda

Miami University Libraries

2013

Ubbes, Valerie (editor and genre designer); Bresnen, Katie (translator)

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English; Spanish

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WhatIDecide

What I Decide…
By Hayley Welch & Amanda Schliesman

I decide to eat breakfast every morning so that I have energy to start off my day.
Breakfast: Desayuno
Energy: Energia

I decide to brush my teeth at least twice a day to promote good oral hygiene.
Teeth: Dientes
Promote: Promover

I decide to exercise as often as possible because it benefits both my mind and body.
Exercise: Ejercer
Benefit: Beneficio

I decide to call my Mom everyday so that our relationship continues to stay strong.
Mom: Madre
Relationship: Relacíon

I decide to plan out my week to prevent unnecessary stress.
Prevent: Evitar
Stress: Estrés

I decide to spend time reading to help me escape the stress of daily life.
Reading: Lectura
Escape: Escapar

I decide to set positive goals so I have something to reach for.
Positive: Positivo
Goals: Objectivos

I decide to laugh often because it’s good for the soul.
Laugh: Reír
Soul: Alma

I decide to wear my seat belt every time I’m in a moving vehicle to keep me safe.
Seat belt: Cinturón de seguridad
Safe: seguro

I decide to sleep at least eight hours each night to provide my body with the rest it needs.
Sleep: Dormir
Eight: Ocho
Provide: Proporcionar