Lesson Plan
Personal Health Inventory
Guide the student to self-assess daily nutrition and activity habits using a targeted worksheet and collaboratively set 1–2 SMART wellness goals.
Personal reflection on health behaviors builds awareness and empowers students to make realistic, lasting changes by setting and tracking individualized goals.
Audience
6th Grade Student
Time
40 minutes
Approach
Guided one-on-one reflection and goal setting.
Prep
Prepare Materials and Environment
5 minutes
- Review Know Yourself: Wellness Edition slide deck to refresh key nutrition and activity concepts.
- Skim through the How Healthy Am I? self-assessment prompts and answer examples.
- Familiarize yourself with the My Weekly Wellness Goals journal format.
- Ensure digital access or printouts of all materials and a quiet, distraction-free space for one-on-one work.
Step 1
Introduction & Warm-Up
5 minutes
- Greet the student and explain the purpose: to reflect on current habits and set personal wellness goals.
- Ask a quick ice-breaker: "What’s one healthy habit you like?"
- Emphasize that there are no right or wrong answers—this is about honest self-reflection.
Step 2
Explore Key Concepts
10 minutes
- Present Know Yourself: Wellness Edition slides.
- Pause on nutrition slides: discuss why balanced meals matter.
- Pause on physical activity slides: highlight daily movement benefits.
- Invite the student to ask questions or share experiences after each section.
Step 3
Self-Assessment
10 minutes
- Distribute the How Healthy Am I? worksheet.
- Guide the student through each section: nutrition, activity, sleep, hydration.
- Prompt with questions: "What did you notice? Where do you feel strong?"
- Encourage honesty—this informs meaningful goal setting.
Step 4
Goal-Setting Discussion
10 minutes
- Review completed worksheet responses together.
- Introduce SMART goals and pick one nutrition and/or activity area to improve.
- Record 1–2 specific goals in the My Weekly Wellness Goals.
- Confirm the goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound.
Step 5
Wrap-Up & Reflection
5 minutes
- Ask the student to share their chosen goal(s) aloud.
- Summarize next steps: how they’ll track progress in the journal.
- Schedule a brief check-in date to review progress and adjust goals as needed.
- Praise their effort and reinforce that small changes lead to big health improvements.
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Slide Deck
Know Yourself: Wellness Edition
Understanding nutrition and physical activity is the first step toward building healthy, lasting habits.
Welcome the student and introduce this mini‐lesson. Explain that understanding basic nutrition and activity concepts will help them reflect honestly on their own habits.
Why Nutrition Matters
- Provides energy for daily tasks
- Supports growth and tissue repair
- Helps us stay strong and healthy
Discuss how food fuels our bodies. Ask: “What’s one healthy snack you enjoy and why?”
Parts of a Balanced Meal
• Fruits & Vegetables: vitamins, minerals, fiber
• Grains: carbohydrates for energy
• Protein: muscle growth and repair
• Dairy (or alternative): calcium for bones
Walk through each food group. Invite the student to recall yesterday’s meals and identify where they saw each group.
Benefits of Physical Activity
- Boosts mood and reduces stress
- Strengthens muscles and bones
- Improves focus and learning
- Promotes better sleep
Highlight broad benefits. Ask: “Which of these benefits have you noticed when you’re active?”
Ways to Add Movement
• Take the stairs instead of the elevator
• Play an outdoor game or sport
• Dance or follow a short fitness video
• Stretch or walk during screen breaks
Offer concrete, manageable tips. Encourage the student to pick one to try today.
Reflect on Your Habits
- How many servings of fruits & veggies do you eat each day?
- What kinds of movement do you do regularly?
- Which area do you feel strong in? Where could you improve?
Prepare the student for the upcoming worksheet. Give them a moment to think and answer.
Worksheet
How Healthy Am I?
Use this worksheet to reflect on your daily habits in nutrition, activity, sleep, hydration, social health, and mental health. Be honest—your answers will help you set meaningful wellness goals! Refer back to Know Yourself: Wellness Edition for ideas as you work.
1. Nutrition
- Describe a typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner you eat on a school day.
- List three of your go-to snacks and why you like them.
- How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat each day?
- When and what do you usually snack on between meals?
2. Physical Activity
- How many days per week do you get at least 60 minutes of movement?
- What kinds of physical activities or sports do you enjoy most?
3. Sleep
- What time do you usually go to bed and wake up on school nights?
- Describe your bedtime routine (e.g., brushing teeth, reading, screen time).
4. Hydration
- How many cups of water do you drink each day?
- Do you drink other beverages (juice, soda, sports drinks)? List them and how often.
5. Social Health
- Who are two people you spend time with that support your healthy habits?
Example: My older sister encourages me to go on bike rides and my friend Alex joins me for after-school basketball. - How often do you talk with friends or family about your wellness and how you’re feeling?
Example: I check in with my mom every evening at dinner and chat with my best friend once a week.
6. Mental Health
- What do you do when you feel stressed, worried, or overwhelmed?
Example: I take three deep breaths, go for a short walk around the block, or talk with my dad. - What activities help you relax or boost your mood?
Example: Listening to music, drawing in my sketchbook, or doing a quick yoga stretch.
7. Reflection
- Which area (nutrition, activity, sleep, hydration, social health, or mental health) do you feel strongest in, and why?
- Which area would you most like to improve?
8. Goal-Setting Brainstorm
Using what you’ve learned about your habits, draft one SMART goal. Remember to be Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound.
What steps will you take to reach this goal?
How will you track your progress each day?
When you’re ready, transfer your SMART goal and action steps into the My Weekly Wellness Goals journal to start tracking your journey!
Journal
My Weekly Wellness Goals
Use this journal page each week to track your SMART goal progress, reflect on your successes and challenges, and plan next steps.
Week of: _________________________
1. SMART Goal
Write your goal here (from your brainstorm in the How Healthy Am I? worksheet):
2. Action Steps
List the specific steps you’ll take to reach this goal:
3. Daily Check-In
Each day, put a ✓ if you completed your goal and jot down any quick notes about how it went.
| Day | Completed? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | [ ] | |
| Tuesday | [ ] | |
| Wednesday | [ ] | |
| Thursday | [ ] | |
| Friday | [ ] | |
| Saturday | [ ] | |
| Sunday | [ ] |
4. Weekly Reflection
- What went well this week?
- What challenges did I face?
- How will I adjust my goal or action steps for next week?
- How do I feel about my progress overall?
When you’re ready, set a check-in time to review this next week and celebrate your growth!