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Healthy Habits Adventure

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Lesson Plan

Healthy Habits Adventure

Understand balanced diet & exercise

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of maintaining a balanced diet and regular physical activity. Through a fun, hands-on activity, they will create their own healthy meal plan, learning about different food groups and the benefits of exercise. This lesson is crucial for instilling healthy habits early on, promoting lifelong wellness and preventing lifestyle-related diseases.

Audience

1st Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Understand balanced diet & exercise

Materials

Chart paper, Markers, Printable Food Cards, Healthy Meal Plan Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what students had for breakfast.
  • Ask students why they think it's important to eat healthy and exercise.
  • Introduce the lesson's objectives: understanding balanced diets and the importance of physical activity.

Step 2

Exploring Food Groups

10 mins

  • Use chart paper to draw a simple food pyramid.
  • Discuss the different food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and dairy.
  • Ask students to name examples of foods in each group.

Step 3

Creating a Healthy Meal Plan

15 mins

  • Distribute the Printable Food Cards and Healthy Meal Plan Worksheet.
  • Instruct students to select foods from each group to create a balanced meal.
  • Encourage creativity and ensure they include at least one item from each food group.

Step 4

Physical Activity Discussion

10 mins

  • Discuss the importance of physical activity and how it helps our bodies.
  • Ask students to share their favorite physical activities.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide the conversation.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points about balanced diets and exercise.
  • Ask students to share one new thing they learned today.
  • Encourage them to try their meal plan at home with their family.
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Worksheet

Healthy Meal Plan Worksheet

This worksheet helps students plan a balanced meal by selecting foods from different food groups.

Choose one food from each group to create a balanced meal.








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