My BodyBoard Dangers of Smoking Magnetic Teaching Pack Bundle

Many children take up the bad habit of smoking in school due to various factors, including peer pressure and looking 'cool' in front of friends. The My BodyBoard Dangers of Smoking Magnetic Teaching Pack Bundle is an interactive learning tool which educates students on the long-term dangers of smoking.

What's Included?

The Dangers of Smoking Teaching Kit includes:

• 1 x School BodyBoard display
• 36 x picture-based magnets
• 30 x textual magnets
• 1 x Full lesson plan
• 1 x Pop lock folder

Who Is the Dangers of Smoking Kit Suitable For?

The Dangers of Smoking Educational Kit is appropriate for children of all ages, as many children witness their parents or relatives smoking from a young age so it can be useful for educating on the dangers of this and can often be a preventative measure. For older children, the Teaching Bundle can sway students away from picking up the habit as they are educated on the long-term impact on health.

Key Features

• Interactive display for use in the classroom
• Educates students about the dangers of smoking
• Useful at home or in the classroom
• Available to buy single- or double-sided
• Ideal for the PSHE curriculum
• Includes over 30 different magnetic pictures
• Size of 60cm x 45cm (23.5" x 18") is perfect for classroom use
• Can be used as a learning tool or display
• The My BodyBoard and magnets can be purchased separately

What Smoking-Related Topics does the Pack Cover?

The My BodyBoard Dangers of Smoking Teaching Kit includes over 60 different textual and image-based magnets to educate about the dangers of smoking through several topics, including:

Impact on the Body

• Healthy/diseased lung: Magnets depicting a healthy lung versus a 'tarred' lung
• Blocked arteries: Carbon monoxide makes arteries sticky, which can cause plaque to build up
• Yellow fingers/skin: Smoking can cause yellowed skin, this targets students' vanity
• Osteoporosis: Smoking is a risk factor in weakening bones and making them more likely to break
• Wrinkles: Smoking can speed up ageing and cause wrinkles
• Damaging teeth: Smoking can lead to gum disease, tooth loss, staining and even mouth cancer
• Cancer and death: Annually in the UK, approximately 90,000 people die from a smoking-related illness

Different Scenes and Scenarios

• Peer pressure scene: Students may face peer pressure from their friends to smoke
• Addiction scene: Addiction is unhealthy, no matter the situation and smoking is no different
• Litter scene: Studies show that nearly 50% of all city street litter is from cigarettes
• Blind scenario: Macular degeneration can be caused or made worse by smoking cigarettes

What Are the Dimensions of the Teaching Pack?

The school-sized BodyBoard is:

• Height: 60cm (23.5")
• Width: 45cm (18")

The board is large enough to be suitable for an eye-catching display but small enough for students to be able to interact with the board. For a larger display, we recommend the Professional BodyBoard.

What's the Difference Between the Single- and Double-Sided BodyBoards?

The BodyBoards are available to buy either single- or double-sided. The single-sided BodyBoard includes the outline of the body for children to place the magnets on, while the double-sided BodyBoard has the outline of the body, as well as the UK Eatwell Guide on the reverse side of the board.

What's the Difference Between the Teaching- and Professional-Sized Boards? 

This School-Sized My BodyBoard measures 60cm x 45cm (23.5" x 18"). This board is intended to be a regular interactive tool for students to communicate with and can be used in classroom discussions due to its smaller size which can easily be transported, rather than just the centrepiece of a display, like the Professional-Sized My BodyBoard, which measures 90cm x 60cm (35.5" x 23.5").

How Can the My BodyBoard Be Used?

The My BodyBoard is a versatile and invaluable learning tool for primary and secondary schools, and can even be used within the home! The board's large and colourful design means it can be used as an eye-catching display focusing on topics such as emotional health, physical health, mood or relationships.

Teachers and parents can use the board as an engaging way for children to effectively communicate their emotions in a fun and interactive way. This can take the pressure off any heavy conversations about emotions, which many children can find difficult.

What Lessons Can the My BodyBoard Be Used In?

The My BodyBoard is a useful tool in Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) education. PSHE education is designed to assist students in developing to the fullest extent as healthy individuals by educating them about the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for life. The board is an indispensable way to educate on such matters in an innovative and imaginative approach.

How Do I Display the BodyBoard?

With a size of 60cm x 45cm (23.5" x 18"), the board is the perfect size for students to interact with the Teaching Pack. This makes it the ideal tool to make emotional learning fun. While not in use, the striking appearance of the board makes it ideal to be the centrepiece of an educational display, as the design keeps learning about emotional and physical health interesting.

Can I Purchase the Board and Magnets Separately?

The BodyBoard and Dangers of Smoking Magnets can be purchased separately or as a bundle. This allows the magnets to be used on more than one board or for the magnets to be replaced if lost.