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Health Education for Every Stage of Life
Illinois Health Classes is an independent educational resource platform dedicated to making health, physical education, movement, fitness, and wellness education approachable for people of all ages.
We believe health education extends beyond classrooms and fitness centers. Learning can happen when someone discovers a new sport, practices a movement, develops physical skills, explores mindfulness, or simply takes a few moments to move throughout the day.
Our website brings together educational videos, activities, and resources for children, teens, and adults, making lifelong health education accessible through one organized learning environment.
Our Educational Philosophy
At Illinois Health Classes, we believe health education should help people understand their bodies, discover new interests, and develop knowledge they can apply throughout life.
Our philosophy is built around several core ideas:
Education Should Come First
Understanding an activity is an important part of learning. Our resources introduce movement concepts, explain unfamiliar activities, and provide opportunities to develop knowledge before applying new skills.
Movement Should Be Inclusive
Every person has different abilities, experiences, and physical needs. We believe movement education should recognize these differences and encourage appropriate adaptations, individual pacing, and informed participation.
Consistency Should Encourage Growth
Meaningful practice does not always require a lengthy workout. A short Brain Break, a stretching session, or time spent learning a new physical skill can create opportunities for regular movement. Progress is individual, and rest and recovery are important parts of participation.
Learning Should Continue Throughout Life
Health education should not end with childhood or formal schooling. Our resources support lifelong exploration, from discovering sports and developing coordination to learning about strength, mobility, relaxation, and mindful movement.
Learning Should Encourage Independence
We believe educational resources should help people understand their options and make informed choices about participation. Our goal is to expand knowledge while respecting individual circumstances and the need for qualified professional guidance when appropriate.
Growth Should Not Be a Competition
Progress does not look the same for everyone. We believe personal development should recognize effort, individual abilities, meaningful participation, and the opportunity to continue learning without pressure to achieve someone else's results.
What You'll Find at Illinois Health Classes
Illinois Health Classes offers educational resources across several areas of health and movement, including Brain Breaks, Physical Education, Pilates, Yoga, and Meditation.
Physical education resources introduce sports and explain how they are played. Other sections provide opportunities to explore movement, body awareness, mindfulness, and related wellness concepts.
Our resources are organized by subject and age to help visitors locate relevant materials. Printable activities and movement challenges provide additional opportunities to participate and practice.
About the Founder
Jennifer Driskill-Waters
Founder of Novel Tea Publishing & Illinois Health Classes
Illinois Health Classes was founded by Jennifer Driskill-Waters, an independent publisher, educational resource developer, and founder of Novel Tea Publishing, the publishing business behind Illinois Learning Center.
Jennifer brings together a diverse background in education, psychology, personal development, and wellness. Her professional experience includes serving as a Director of Education and a court-appointed child advocate, reflecting her longstanding commitment to learning, personal growth, and educational opportunities.
Her professional qualifications include certifications as a Professional Life Coach, Meditation Coach and Facilitator, Digital Well-Being Coach, and Certified Pilates Mat 1 Instructor. She has also earned a certificate in Kids Yoga Teacher Training for ages 2–17.
Jennifer's additional education includes studies in child psychology, positive psychology, neuroplasticity, psychological research methods and statistics, and human behavior. This multidisciplinary background informs her approach to developing educational resources that connect physical movement, mindfulness, learning, and everyday well-being.
Through Illinois Health Classes, Jennifer extends the educational mission of Novel Tea Publishing into physical education, fitness, Pilates, yoga, meditation, and movement education for people of all ages.
Her vision is to provide an accessible learning environment where individuals and families can explore health-related subjects, discover new interests, and develop knowledge that supports informed participation throughout life.
Part of the Illinois Learning Center Family
Illinois Health Classes is a sister website to Illinois Learning Center. Both educational platforms are developed through Novel Tea Publishing and share a commitment to practical education, accessible resources, and lifelong learning.
Illinois Learning Center provides a broader collection of educational publications, learning activities, homeschool resources, and practical materials for individuals and families.
Illinois Health Classes builds upon that mission with a dedicated focus on health education, physical activity, fitness, and wellness.
Together, these platforms provide additional ways for people to discover, understand, and apply meaningful educational information.
Visit Our Sister Website at illinoislearningcenter.com
Our Commitment
Illinois Health Classes is committed to developing educational resources that are practical, understandable, inclusive, and designed with the learner in mind.
We recognize that individuals have different health considerations, abilities, interests, and learning needs. Our resources are intended to support education while respecting those differences.
We will continue working to make health, movement, and wellness education approachable for children, teens, adults, families, homeschoolers, and lifelong learners.
Move. Learn. Grow. Keep Going.
Important Information
Illinois Health Classes is an independent educational resource platform operated by Novel Tea Publishing. Website content is provided for general educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or professional instruction.
Under our participation policy, individuals must obtain prior approval from their physician or another appropriately qualified healthcare provider before participating in physical activities presented through the website. Parents and guardians are responsible for obtaining appropriate approval and supervising minors.
Physical activity involves inherent risks, including injury. Participation is voluntary, and no particular health, fitness, or educational outcome is guaranteed. Additional information regarding safety, responsibility, website use, privacy, and intellectual property is provided in our official policies below.
Please review our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy, Copyright & Permissions, and Educational & Informational Disclaimer.
