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Balance Boost

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Lesson Plan

Circuit Start Map

Students will rotate through a 20-minute circuit combining nutrition trivia on slides, balance exercises at the Plate Stability Station, and a balancing worksheet to reinforce healthy eating facts and improve core stability.

Active learning that pairs physical balance challenges with nutrition facts boosts focus, motor skills, and healthy habit retention for 4th graders.

Audience

4th Grade Class

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Station-based circuit mixing trivia and balance.

Materials

Prep

Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-up

2 minutes

  • Gather students and explain the Balance Boost circuit objectives
  • Model a tree pose (balance on one foot) for 10 seconds
  • Divide class into three groups and assign starting stations
  • Set timer for 5-minute intervals with 30-second transition alerts

Step 2

Station 1: Nutrition Trivia

5 minutes

  • Project Balance & Bites Slides
  • Read each trivia question aloud; groups discuss answers
  • When a group answers correctly, everyone holds tree pose for 10 seconds
  • Use the timer to pace questions and signal rotation

Step 3

Station 2: Plate Stability Station

5 minutes

  • At the Plate Stability Station Cards, each student draws a balance challenge
  • Perform the challenge: stand on one leg and complete 5 reps, hold each rep for 5 seconds
  • Switch legs and repeat
  • Teacher circulates to correct form and cheer effort

Step 4

Station 3: Nutrition Nimble Notes

5 minutes

  • Distribute Nutrition Nimble Notes
  • Students complete fill-in-the-blank questions while balancing on one foot
  • Encourage students to switch feet after every two questions
  • Teacher monitors accuracy and offers hints

Step 5

Debrief & Assessment

3 minutes

  • Regroup and ask each student to share one new nutrition fact learned
  • Lead a class tree pose holding challenge: 20 seconds together
  • Collect completed worksheets for review and feedback
  • Reinforce healthy eating and regular movement as daily habits
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Slide Deck

Balance & Bites

Nutrition Trivia Challenge

Welcome the class to the Nutrition Trivia station. Explain that they’ll see questions on each slide, discuss answers in their groups, then hold a tree pose for 10 seconds when they answer correctly.

How to Play

• Read each trivia question aloud
• Discuss answers in your group
• Raise your hand when ready to answer
• Hold tree pose for 10 seconds after a correct response

Explain the rules: read each question aloud, discuss as a team, and signal the teacher when ready. After a correct answer, everyone holds tree pose for 10 seconds before moving to the next question.

Question 1

Which nutrient is our body’s main source of energy?

A) Carbohydrates
B) Protein
C) Fat

Question 1: Emphasize energy—encourage students to name foods high in this nutrient.

Question 2

Which food group is the best source of protein?

A) Fruits
B) Vegetables
C) Meat & Beans

Question 2: Prompt examples of lean protein sources like chicken, beans, or tofu.

Question 3

Why is fiber important in our diet?

A) Gives quick energy
B) Helps digestion and keeps us full
C) Builds strong bones

Question 3: Fiber is key for digestion—ask students why fiber matters.

Question 4

Which vitamin helps keep our bones and teeth strong?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D

Question 4: Vitamin D helps bones and teeth—students may recall milk and sunshine.

Question 5

Which of these is a healthy source of fat?

A) Avocado
B) Candy bar
C) Potato chips

Question 5: Prompt examples of healthy fats—nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Question 6

Which drink helps you stay best hydrated?

A) Soda
B) Water
C) Fruit juice

Question 6: Reinforce the importance of hydration and water as the best choice.

30 Seconds Remaining

Wrap up your discussion and get ready to hold your tree pose one last time!

Use this slide to signal time is almost up for trivia. Remind students to finish discussion and hold their final tree pose.

Great Job!

Nutrition Trivia Complete

Next up: Plate Stability Station

Follow your teacher’s directions to rotate.

Congratulate students on their great work. Introduce the next station: Plate Stability Station.

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Activity

Plate Stability Station Cards

• Shuffle the cards and place them face down at the station.
• Each student draws one card and reads the challenge aloud.
• Perform the challenge by standing on one leg and completing 5 reps, holding each rep for 5 seconds.
• After 5 reps, switch legs and repeat the sequence.

Cards:

  1. Plate Palm Press

    • Hold a lightweight plate on your palm at chest height.
    • Stand on one leg, lower into a mini-squat, then rise and hold the squat for 5 seconds.
    • Complete 5 reps before switching legs.






  2. Plate Head Balance

    • Balance a paper plate on your head.
    • Stand on one leg, lift the other knee in front of you, and hold that knee-high position for 5 seconds.
    • Do 5 reps, then switch legs.






  3. Plate Overhead Hold

    • Hold a plate straight overhead with both hands.
    • Stand on one leg and lean slightly forward, keeping arms extended, and hold for 5 seconds.
    • Repeat 5 times, then switch legs.






  4. Plate Reach Twist

    • Hold a plate at waist level with both hands.
    • Stand on one leg, rotate your torso to touch the plate to the floor on one side, hold 5 seconds, then return.
    • Perform 5 reps each leg.






  5. Plate Side Bend

    • Hold a plate in one hand at your side.
    • Stand on the opposite leg and bend sideways toward the plate, holding the bottom position for 5 seconds.
    • Complete 5 reps each side.






  6. Plate March Hold

    • Hold a plate at chest height.
    • Stand on one leg and lift the opposite knee to hip level, holding for 5 seconds.
    • Lower and repeat 5 times before switching legs.






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Worksheet

Nutrition Nimble Notes

Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________

Instructions: Fill in the blank and draw your answers in the space provided.

  1. Our body’s main source of energy comes from ______.




    Draw two foods that contain this nutrient:












  2. A food group that is the best source of protein is ______.




    Draw one protein food:












  3. ______ is important because it helps digestion and keeps us full.




    Draw a high-fiber food:












  4. The vitamin that helps keep our bones and teeth strong is ______.




    Draw a source of this vitamin:












  5. A healthy source of fat is ______.




    Draw one example of a healthy fat food:












  6. The best drink to stay hydrated is ______.




    Draw a glass of this drink:












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