Fun Friday: Healthy Habits and Gym Games

Bri’Anca Jordan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Fun Friday: Healthy Habits and Gym Games

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This lesson plan is designed for a fun and active Friday session. The main goal is to encourage students to develop healthy habits through an engaging video and a fun gym activity. The lesson incorporates active learning and game-based learning to keep the students engaged and physically active. This will help students understand the importance of healthy habits in a fun and interactive way.

Audience

9-10 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning

Materials

"Wellbeing for Children: Healthy Habits" video, Cones, Hula hoops, Jump ropes, Stopwatch, and Whistle

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome the students and explain that today's session will focus on the importance of healthy habits and having fun while being physically active.
Briefly introduce the video "Wellbeing for Children: Healthy Habits" and explain that it covers important aspects of healthy living.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

Show the video Wellbeing for Children: Healthy Habits
After the video, ask a few quick questions to check for understanding:
- What is a healthy habit?
- Why is eating healthy important?
- How long should you be active every day?
- How many hours of sleep should you get each night?

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Facilitate a brief discussion on the video's content.
Explain that now the students will get to practice being active through a fun gym game.
Discuss the importance of combining healthy eating, physical activity, and good sleep to feel their best.

Step 4

Gym Activity: Obstacle Course

25 mins

Set up an obstacle course in the gym using cones, hula hoops, and jump ropes.
Explain the rules and demonstrate the course.
Divide the students into small groups and let them go through the course one at a time, encouraging them to cheer on their peers.
Use a stopwatch to time each student if they want to compete for the best time, but emphasize that the main goal is to have fun and be active.

Step 5

Cool Down and Reflection

10 mins

Lead the students through a few cool-down stretches.
Ask the students to reflect on what they learned from the video and the activity.
Discuss how they can incorporate healthy habits into their daily lives.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

Thank the students for their participation.
Remind them of the key points from the lesson and encourage them to share what they learned with their family and friends.
Conclude the session with a fun cheer or group chant to reinforce the positive energy.

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Discussion

Healthy Habits Discussion

A brief discussion to review the video's content and reinforce the importance of healthy habits.

What is a healthy habit?

Encourage students to share their understanding and provide examples of healthy habits.

Why is eating healthy important?

Discuss the benefits of healthy eating, such as feeling stronger and having better concentration.

How long should you be active every day?

Reinforce the idea that at least 60 minutes of physical activity is important for keeping the body healthy.

How many hours of sleep should you get each night?

Highlight the importance of getting enough sleep for our body's restoration and having energy for the day.

What new healthy habit do you want to start?

Encourage students to think about and share a new healthy habit they can incorporate into their daily routine.