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Healthy Habits Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Healthy Habits Adventure

Identify and commit to healthy habits

In this interactive workshop, kindergarten students will explore and commit to healthy daily habits such as regular hand washing and staying hydrated. This lesson is crucial for instilling foundational health practices in young learners, helping them understand the importance of these habits in maintaining overall well-being.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

20 mins

Approach

Identify and commit to healthy habits

Materials

Hand soap, Paper towels, Water bottles, Printable Habit Cards, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

3 mins

  • Gather students in a circle.
  • Briefly explain what a habit is and why healthy habits are important.
  • Introduce the two habits we'll focus on today: hand washing and staying hydrated.

Step 2

Discussion on Healthy Habits

5 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about healthy habits.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences with hand washing and drinking water.

Step 3

Hand Washing Activity

5 mins

  • Demonstrate proper hand washing technique using soap and water.
  • Have students practice washing their hands in small groups.
  • Emphasize the importance of washing hands before meals and after using the restroom.

Step 4

Hydration Commitment

5 mins

  • Discuss the importance of staying hydrated.
  • Provide each student with a water bottle and encourage them to drink water throughout the day.
  • Use the Printable Habit Cards to have students draw or write their commitment to drinking water.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Recap the importance of the two healthy habits discussed.
  • Encourage students to practice these habits daily.
  • Thank students for participating and remind them to share what they've learned with their families.
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Discussion

Healthy Habits Discussion

A guided discussion to help students understand the importance of healthy habits like hand washing and staying hydrated.

Why is it important to wash our hands regularly?

Discuss germs and how washing hands can keep us healthy.







How does drinking water help our bodies?

Talk about hydration and how water helps us feel good and stay active.







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Worksheet

Printable Habit Cards

Cards for students to draw or write their commitment to healthy habits like hand washing and staying hydrated.




I will wash my hands before eating.







I will drink water every day.







I will wash my hands after using the restroom.







I will remind my friends to stay hydrated.




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