Lesson Plan

Mindful Meal Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify essential food groups, build a balanced meal, and apply mindful eating by reflecting on personal food choices to support healthier daily habits.

This lesson builds nutritional awareness and mindfulness, empowering 5th graders to make balanced food choices and develop lifelong wellness habits.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Hook & Objective Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Slide Presentation

10 minutes

Step 3

Build-a-Balanced-Plate Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

My Food Journal Reflection

10 minutes

Step 5

Color Your Meal Reflection

5 minutes

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Nutrition Detective

The Five Food Groups

Fruits

Vegetables

Proteins

Grains & Dairy

Hidden Sugars & Fats

Mindful Eating Detective

Quick Quiz

Next: Build-a-Balanced-Plate

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Cool Down

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What’s on Your Plate

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