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Active and Healthy Fun

Tamara peay

Tier 1
For Schools

Lesson Plan

Active and Healthy Fun

Be healthy and active

This lesson plan focuses on teaching young students the importance of being healthy and staying active through a fun, engaging discussion and a game-based activity. The students will learn basic concepts of health and wellness and participate in a physical activity to reinforce what they've learned. This lesson will help the students understand the importance of regular physical activity and healthy habits.

Audience

Dreamers (5-6)

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, and Activity Instructions

Step 1

Introduction and Icebreaker

10 mins

  • Greet the students and briefly introduce the topic of being healthy and active.
  • Conduct the icebreaker activity: 'Name and Action.'
    • Have students stand in a circle.
    • Each student takes turns saying their name and performing an action (e.g., 'My name is Sarah, and I like to jump' while jumping).
    • The rest of the group repeats the name and action.
    • Continue until everyone has had a turn.
  • Explain that today they will learn why it is important to stay active and how they can do it in fun ways.

Step 2

Discussion

15 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to talk about health and physical activity.
  • Encourage students to share their own experiences and thoughts.

Step 3

Activity Setup

5 mins

  • Explain the rules of the game 'Red Light, Green Light.' The game will be a fun way to emphasize the importance of staying active and following instructions.
  • Ensure all students understand the rules and are ready to start.

Step 4

Game-Based Activity

25 mins

  • Conduct the 'Red Light, Green Light' game.
    • Explain the rules: when you say 'Green Light,' students move forward; when you say 'Red Light,' they must stop.
    • If a student moves on 'Red Light,' they must go back to the start.
    • The first student to reach you wins.
  • Emphasize listening skills and encourage everyone to participate and have fun.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather the students and have a brief reflection session on what they enjoyed and learned.
  • Recap the importance of being active and healthy every day.
  • Answer any final questions from students.
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Discussion

Importance of Being Healthy and Active

This discussion focuses on why being healthy and active is important. The questions aim to get students talking about their own experiences and thoughts on physical activity and health.

What do you think it means to be healthy?

Encourage students to think about different aspects of health, not just physical, but also emotional and mental health.







Why do you think it’s important to be active and exercise?

Discuss how exercise helps keep our bodies strong, improves mood, and keeps us feeling energetic.







Can you think of some fun ways to stay active?

Make a list of activities like playing sports, dancing, swimming, biking, etc., and discuss how each helps keep us fit.







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Reading

Activity Instructions

Instructions for the physical activity to be conducted during the lesson. This will guide the teacher on how to set up and run the activity smoothly.

Active Game: Red Light, Green Light

Objective: To promote physical activity and listening skills through a fun game.

Materials Needed:

  • None

Instructions:

  1. Explain the rules: when you say 'Green Light,' students move forward; when you say 'Red Light,' they must stop.
  2. If a student moves on 'Red Light,' they must go back to the start.
  3. The first student to reach you wins.
  4. Ensure safety by playing in an open area free of obstacles.
  5. Encourage students to listen carefully and have fun being active.
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