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Healthy Hippo offers Activities, Books and Classes to help teach good character!

"Good habits formed at youth make all the difference." ~Aristotle
Healthy Hippo teaches healthy habits to children.
Healthy Hippo teaches a child about healthy habits.  Children relate to this character at an early age and internalize the trait helping them to understand what it means to have healthy habits and why it is an important character trait to carry on in life.  We believe that introducing these traits at a younger age will create a better-quality society for everyone.  

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​A great way to introduce healthy habits is with our introductory book, "  Let's Be Healthy" is available on Amazon

Coloring page of Healthy Hippo, write the name on the pencil, use as a sticker chart or journal cover,  click here

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We have published over 30 books available on line, including the above mentioned. Click on picture to see more.
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Your donation helps us to accommodate the many requests we receive from parents, schools and libraries for resources to use for their needs. Ann and Robert Lurie's Children's Hospital in Chicago has appreciated our donations!

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Healthy Hippo Resource Books

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 This Character Development Bulletin Board Book for children has activities to color, cut out, frame and display as a positive reminder to have healthy habits. There are  black and white bulletin board activities and ideas for the entire classroom which will help to reinforce and empower children in this trait. These bulletin boards and posters are great visual reminders and soon you’ll hear this character being referenced in the daily language and conversations of the children and become a reminder to all who view this display! ​

engagin in healthy habits, exercise, social work, habits, lessons, templatesResource Book on Amazon
 Healthy Hippo easily engages a child with these  activities on having healthy habits in various ways such as: • Exercising your mind! • Healthy Foods • Exercising • Being healthy on a rainy day • Staying fit at home • Being healthy isn’t about appearance • Being healthy with family and friends This Healthy Hippo Resource Book is filled with  templates, black and white posters, charts, various worksheets, incentives, evaluations, stationary, journal ideas, writing prompts, assessments, suggestions and lessons.

Healthy Hippo Painting Kit is fun to do with kids!  Available on line here!


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"It is easier to prevent bad habits than to break them." Benjamin Franklin
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"I think if you stop bad habits, and you stop long enough, you develop good habits."
​ Jordan Knight




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We hope you talk with your child about healthy habits. Below are some simple ideas to teach them: 
1. That a healthy mind is important
2. To read 
3. To brush your teeth daily
4. To eat  fruits and veggies and a balanced meal
5. To drink plenty of water, not so much soda
6. To exercise  daily and your mind deserves the same
7. That if you play a team sport, it's important to follow the rules and be a good sport

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Today my 5 year old and I met the Behavior Bear (who was very sweet) in a special program at our library. We also painted a creative picture and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with Joni’s kindness, patience & creativity. Great experience for both parent & child. ❤️
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​Dear Ms.Downey,
"Super thanks for the great program you gave to all kids at Vernon Area Public Library today! My daughter learnt a lot and cannot stop discussing with me topics of good manners on our way home. She also asked me how to say all polite words in our native language. And she just hung the manners chart on her room. I really appreciate all positive impetus you promoted." Ivy Liu
"Great program for kids. Joni is amazing with kids, and so positive. I wish more kids would experience Character of Characters." Bet Mondroski
What an amazingly fun evening we had with Joni!! My 4th and 5th grade Girl Scouts had such fun making their snowmen!! Joni was great with the girls, she explained every step and helped the girls if they were having a hard time. Joni is very encouraging, patient and helped boost confidence!!

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PO Box 391
​McHenry, IL 60050

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  • Home
  • Meet the Characters
    • Behavior Bear
    • Do'er Duck
    • Friendship Frog
    • Healthy Hippo
    • Manners Monkey
    • Respectful Rabbit
    • Responsible Rabbit
    • Self-Esteem Elephant
    • Warm-Hearted Walrus
  • Resources
  • Get Involved
  • Contact