Healthy Habits Adventure

Michael Gooch

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Healthy Habits Adventure

Learn about nutrition and exercise

This lesson introduces young students to the importance of nutrition and exercise through interactive games and activities. By engaging in fun and educational activities, students will learn to make healthy choices that can positively impact their lives. This lesson is crucial as it lays the foundation for lifelong healthy habits, empowering students to lead active and nutritious lifestyles.

Audience

Believers (Ages 7-8)

Time

30 mins

Approach

Learn about nutrition and exercise

Materials

Printable Cards: Healthy Choices, Worksheet: My Healthy Day, and Discussion: Importance of Healthy Habits

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what students know about healthy habits.
Ask students why they think eating healthy and exercising is important.
Introduce the day's activities focused on nutrition and exercise.

Step 2

Activity 1: Healthy Choices Game

10 mins

Distribute the 'Healthy Choices' printable cards to each student.
Explain the rules: Students will sort the cards into two piles - 'Healthy' and 'Unhealthy'.
Discuss the choices as a class and why each choice is healthy or not.

Step 3

Activity 2: My Healthy Day Worksheet

10 mins

Hand out the 'My Healthy Day' worksheet.
Guide students to fill in activities and foods they think are healthy.
Encourage them to draw or write about a healthy meal and an exercise they enjoy.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

Gather students for a closing discussion using the 'Importance of Healthy Habits' discussion questions.
Recap the key points learned about nutrition and exercise.
Encourage students to share one healthy habit they will try to practice at home.

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Worksheet

Healthy Choices Cards

These cards are used for the Healthy Choices Game, where students sort them into 'Healthy' and 'Unhealthy' categories.

Apple

Candy

Running

Watching TV

Carrot

Soda

Jumping Rope

Playing Video Games

Worksheet

My Healthy Day

This worksheet helps students plan a day filled with healthy activities and meals.

Draw or write about a healthy breakfast you would like to eat.

Think of fruits, whole grains, and dairy.

What exercise do you enjoy doing? Draw or write about it.

Consider activities like running, jumping rope, or playing a sport.

List two healthy snacks you can eat during the day.

Think of fruits, vegetables, or nuts.

Discussion

Importance of Healthy Habits

A discussion to reinforce the importance of maintaining healthy habits in daily life.

Why is it important to eat healthy foods?

Discuss how healthy foods help our bodies grow and stay strong.

What are some fun ways to exercise?

Encourage students to think of activities they enjoy that involve movement.

How can you make a healthy choice at home?

Talk about simple changes like choosing water over soda or playing outside instead of watching TV.