This book contains methods and suggested activities for teaching health to elementary school pupils through many new kinds of enriched educational experiences. It is directed mainly at four groups: (a) college students who are preparing to be elementary school teachers, (b) those studying to become health education specialists, (c) the teacher who is looking for more productive ways to teach health to children, and (d) administrators and school health personnel. Part 1 contains materials which show the need for improved health programs in elementary schools. Part 2 discusses the total school health program and points out ways for teaching health more effectively. In part 3 new and creative teaching methods are discussed. Part 4 contains specific suggestions and course outlines for teaching nutrition, dental health, body growth, structure and function, safety, mental health, communicable diseases, drugs, tobacco and alcohol, family life and sex education, and consumer education to students in grades K-6. The appendix contains a list of sources of free and inexpensive teaching aids, recommended health textbooks for children, and a list of helpful teaching materials and guides to special media. (Author/HMD)