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  Health bulletin boards in the elementary classroom serve to supplement health lessons in the classroom. The displays remind the students of the components of a healthy lifestyle. Establish one bulletin board as the health display. Rotate the health bulletin board displays on a regular basis to cover different areas of health.
  
  

Doctors

• A bulletin board focusing on the role of doctors in the health process helps the elementary students feel more comfortable with these practitioners. Many kids are afraid of doctors. Use the bulletin board to teach the kids what typically happens at a doctor's appointment. Include information about regular checkups and why they are important. A picture of a doctor and common medical equipment will add to the bulletin board display.
  
  

Anti-Drug Displays

• Staying away from drugs is a big component to a healthy lifestyle. Teach kids the importance of avoiding drugs at an early age. A bulletin board provides an ideal spot to remind the students of the dangers of drugs. Red Ribbon Week is an anti-drug campaign that takes place the last week of October. Begin displaying the anti-drug bulletin board at this time. A red background ties the bulletin board to Red Ribbon Week. Have each student sign an anti-drug pledge that you can display on the bulletin board.
  
  

Healthy Snacks

• Nutrition is another important factor in a person's health. Kids face difficult choices at snack time. The stores are filled with cookies, chips and other unhealthy convenience foods. Use the bulletin board to emphasize healthy snack choices. Display pictures of foods that appeal to kids and have nutritional value. Fruit smoothies, frozen bananas covered with peanut butter and trail mix are just a few examples to add to the snack bulletin board. Add a recipe next to each picture so the kids can make the healthy snacks at home.
  
  

Student Health Tips

• Get the kids involved in creating the health bulletin board. This allows the kids to demonstrate their health knowledge and take an active role in creating the display. The kids get the chance to read the health tips from their classmates for additional learning. The kids might include tips about healthy eating, exercise, doctor's visits, avoiding sickness and preventing the spread of germs. Depending on their age, the kids can draw a picture and write a statement for the bulletin board.