Everyday wellbeing
Sleep, screen time, physical activity and hygiene explained in terms students can act on the same day.
Subject
Health and wellbeing in the lower secondary classroom
Taught by Prarthana Khatiwada — lower secondary teacher in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu.
Health lessons only work if students recognise themselves in them. I teach the subject through the ordinary decisions students actually make — what they eat, how they sleep, how they look after themselves and each other — rather than as a list of rules to memorise.
I taught Health at Little Moon English Academy, and my Science – Biology background from Higher Secondary (+2) gives me a solid foundation for explaining how the body works.
What the lessons focus on
Nutrition and growth
What a balanced plate looks like in a Nepali household, and why it matters during adolescence.
Respect and safety
Age-appropriate conversations about personal boundaries, bullying and asking a trusted adult for help.
Care, not fear
Honest, calm discussion — no shaming, no scare stories, and space for questions.
Who this page is for
School leaders and parents who want to know how Health is actually taught in this classroom, and other teachers looking for a starting point. If you would like sample lesson materials or a scheme of work, ask — I am happy to share what I have.
A student who knows how to look after themselves is easier to teach, and better prepared for everything that comes next.