Lesson Plan
Daily Health Routine Plan
Students will identify and plan personal health and hygiene routines from morning through night, track their daily self-care habits, and engage in peer discussions for accountability.
Establishing consistent self-care routines supports physical well-being, responsibility, and builds peer support networks among students.
Audience
6th Grade Small Group
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive planning, habit tracking, and group discussion
Materials
- Morning-to-Night Slides, - My Daily Hygiene Tracker, - Routine Roundtable Prompts, - Timer or Stopwatch, and - Dry-Erase Markers (if using whiteboard)
Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
- Review Morning-to-Night Slides to familiarize yourself with each routine segment.
- Print one copy of My Daily Hygiene Tracker per student.
- Cut or assemble Routine Roundtable Prompts cards for group discussion.
- Set up a timer or stopwatch for activity transitions.
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
- Welcome students and explain today’s focus on personal health routines.
- Ask: “What daily habits help you feel energized and healthy?”
- Note a few responses on the board to set context.
Step 2
Explore Daily Routines
10 minutes
- Display Morning-to-Night Slides.
- Walk through each slide covering morning, afternoon, and evening self-care tasks.
- Pause to ask comprehension questions (e.g., “Why is handwashing important after lunch?”).
Step 3
Individual Planning
10 minutes
- Distribute My Daily Hygiene Tracker.
- Instruct students to list their ideal routines under morning, afternoon, and night sections.
- Encourage them to set realistic times and checkboxes for each habit.
- Circulate to support and prompt reflection.
Step 4
Routine Roundtable Discussion
5 minutes
- Organize students into small groups and hand out Routine Roundtable Prompts.
- Each student shares one habit they’re committed to adding or improving.
- Peers provide positive feedback and one suggestion for making it easier.
- Encourage students to hold each other accountable over the coming week.
Slide Deck
Morning-to-Night Self-Care Routine
Explore healthy habits from the moment you wake up to the time you go to bed.
Welcome students! Introduce today’s journey through self-care—from wake-up to lights-out. Explain that each slide highlights healthy habits they’ll plan and track.
Why Routines Matter
• Keeps body and mind healthy
• Builds good habits
• Helps manage time
• Boosts energy and focus
Point out how routines help us feel in control and energized. Ask for examples of habits they already follow.
Morning Routines
• Wake up at a consistent time
• Brush teeth & wash face
• Eat a balanced breakfast
• Pack backpack & check your plan
Discuss each morning task. Encourage students to share their wake-up times and favorite breakfasts.
Your Ideal Morning Routine
- List three morning habits you do or want to do
- Assign a time for each habit
- Plan to check off each box on My Daily Hygiene Tracker
Invite students to jot ideas on their tracker. Remind them to think about realistic times.
Afternoon Routines
• Wash hands before & after lunch
• Eat a nutritious lunch
• Drink water regularly
• Take brief movement/stretch breaks
Explain why handwashing and hydration keep energy up. Ask about favorite healthy snacks.
Your Afternoon Check-In
• Choose one healthy habit to practice daily
• Write when you’ll do it and how you’ll remember
Have students note one habit they already practice and one new habit they’d like to try this afternoon.
Evening Routines
• Eat a healthy dinner
• Shower or brush teeth
• Lay out clothes for tomorrow
• Read or relax before bed
Highlight good sleep hygiene: consistent bedtime and calming activities. Ask what relaxes them.
Your Wind-Down Plan
- Choose two calming activities (e.g., reading, deep breathing)
- Decide on a realistic bedtime
- Plan to check off these on My Daily Hygiene Tracker
Encourage students to pick calming activities they enjoy and a bedtime they can stick to.
Habit-Tracking Tips
• Use checkboxes daily
• Set alarms or reminders
• Share goals with a friend for accountability
• Reflect on progress each week
Share these tips to help them stay consistent with their routines and tracker.
Next: Routine Roundtable
In your small groups, use Routine Roundtable Prompts to:
- Share one habit you’ll add or improve
- Offer positive feedback
- Suggest one way to make it easier
Explain the next step: small-group sharing. Remind students to use their prompts and give positive feedback.
Worksheet
My Daily Hygiene Tracker
Use this tracker to plan and check off your personal health and hygiene habits throughout the day.
Morning Routines
Habit 1: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Habit 2: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Habit 3: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Afternoon Routines
Habit 1: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Habit 2: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Evening Routines
Habit 1: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Habit 2: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
Habit 3: ____________________________ Time: ________ Done ☐
End-of-Day Reflection
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Which habit was easiest for me to complete today, and why?
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Which habit felt most challenging, and how can I make it easier tomorrow?
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What reminders or strategies will help me stay on track? (e.g., alarms, notes, buddy system)
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Who will I share my progress with during our Routine Roundtable Prompts discussion?
Remember to use this tracker each day and bring it to our next small-group discussion for accountability and support!
Discussion
Routine Roundtable Prompts
Use these discussion cards in your small group to guide peer feedback and accountability. Shuffle the cards or take turns choosing one, then share and discuss!
- Habit Commitment
- Share one health habit you’re committed to adding or improving this week. Why did you choose it?
- Share one health habit you’re committed to adding or improving this week. Why did you choose it?
- Barrier & Strategy
- What is one challenge you might face when doing this habit? Suggest a strategy to overcome it.
- What is one challenge you might face when doing this habit? Suggest a strategy to overcome it.
- Positive Feedback
- Offer one piece of encouraging feedback to your peer about their habit choice.
- Offer one piece of encouraging feedback to your peer about their habit choice.
- Ease & Motivation
- Suggest one way to make this habit easier or more fun (e.g., change the time, add music).
- Suggest one way to make this habit easier or more fun (e.g., change the time, add music).
- Reminder Plan
- How will you remind yourself each day to complete this habit? (alarms, sticky notes, buddy system)
- How will you remind yourself each day to complete this habit? (alarms, sticky notes, buddy system)
- Accountability Partner
- Who will you share your daily progress with, and how will they help keep you on track?
- Who will you share your daily progress with, and how will they help keep you on track?
Follow-Up: After each student’s turn, have the group pick two suggestions they’ll try this week and write them on their My Daily Hygiene Tracker. Encourage everyone to revisit these ideas at your next check-in!