Elementary school students take great interest and great pleasure in their rapidly growing bodies. Millis Center offers a variety of programs to help teachers satisfy student curiosities in an entertaining way.

Tuffy Tooth Story (1st-2nd grade)
Sheriff Tuffy Tooth stresses the importance of brushing and flossing to keep teeth clean, healthy and cavity free. Students practice proper brushing and flossing skills with Mr. Big Mouth and watch a video with Dudley and Dee Dee that teaches students how to maintain a glowing smile. Finally, students learn about good snacks vs. bad snacks by playing a game called "thumbs up, thumbs down."

Join the Clean Club (1st-2nd grade)
This program teaches students that germs are everywhere, and that some of them are good and some bad. A video helps reinforce when and why we need to wash our hands. Everyone practices washing their hands. With the help of our "magic solution" and "magic light" students actually see germs on their hands! Students leave prepared to practice good hygiene for life.

Dynamic Duo (3rd grade)
This program is designed to explore the relationship between the skeletal and muscular systems. Through games, interactive video and role plays, students will recognize major bones and muscles of the body. After the program they will be able to demonstrate how muscles move their bones.

Sense Abilities (1st-3rd grade)
This program shows how the senses work to protect us, as well as how they enable us to learn about our immediate environment. Students are introduced to their sense organs (eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and skin). Many hands-on activities help students discover how our senses play a part in our everyday learning.

Think First for Kids (1st-3rd grade)
"Think First" is a head and spinal cord injury prevention program. A gigantic model and a life-like model of the human brain help students understand this type of injury. The program includes in-depth information on bike safety, water safety, vehicle safety, safety around weapons and/or sports safety. This dramatic presentation encourages students to "think first" before engaging in potentially dangerous situations.

Food, Fitness & Fun (1st-5th grade)
In this program, students learn valuable information on nutrition, the heart and fitness. Students build a food guide pyramid with oversized food models. Also included is an explanation of the six major food nutrients and their functions. Lighted models such as the heart and small intestines, bicycle pumps, 5 lb. muscle and fat replicas, fat and sugar tubes, and the computerized exercycle program are featured.

All About Me (1st-5th grade)
This program explores the wonders of the amazing human body. Special concentration is placed on the respiratory, digestive, nervous, muscular, skeletal and circulatory systems. Three-dimensional models, graphics and actual human organs are used to present the complexity of the body's systems. Preventive aspects of healthy eating, exercise, safety and not smoking are also included in learning "all about me."

Be in the "NO" (3rd-5th grade)
In this program, students learn what drugs are, the effects of drug use on the body, and why people use drugs. Discussions of peer pressure and refusal skills are an integral part of the program. Students are shown how advertising can affect the decisions they make regarding the use of drugs. Laser disks are utilized to offer reinforcement of the program message of being in the "NO."

Smart 'n Safe (4th-5th grade)
Students learn about all aspects of safety and first aid in this Smart 'n Safe program. First-aid topics appropriate for different levels that are covered include cleaning wounds, animal bites, and nosebleeds. An in-depth discussion of the brain and spinal cord communicates the importance of these vital organs, as well as how important it is to use safety precautions in daily life. Sports safety and vehicle safety are also discussed.

Jane Program (5th grade, girls only)
The primary goal of this program is to prepare pre-adolescent girls for the onset of puberty and the unique experience of growing up. A large portion of the class deals with feminine hygiene issues, with emphasis on menstruation. Both male and female reproductive anatomy is discussed. There is a brief discussion of teen diet habits and types of eating disorders that endanger the health of teenage girls.

John Program (5th grade, boys only)
This program seeks to prepare pre-adolescent boys for the onset of puberty and the unique experience of growing up. There is discussion of hygiene, proper diet and respect for others. Both male and female reproductive anatomy is discussed.

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