Winter Wellness Wheel for Kindergarten

Justin Beechwood

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Winter Wellness Wheel for Kindergarten

Explore basic wellness concepts

In this lesson, kindergarten students will be introduced to the basic concepts of wellness, focusing on feeling happy, healthy, and connected. They will create a simple 'wellness wheel' using pictures and colors to represent activities that make them feel good. This lesson is important as it helps young children start thinking about their wellbeing in a fun and engaging way.

Audience

Kindergarten

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Explore basic wellness concepts

Materials

Discussion Guide, Wellness Wheel Worksheet, Crayons or markers, Pre-cut pictures of activities (e.g., playing, eating fruits), and Glue sticks

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Start with a fun question: 'What makes you feel happy and healthy?'
Explain that being well means feeling good in our hearts, bodies, and with friends.
Show a simple 'wellness wheel' with pictures to help them understand.

Step 2

Discussion

5 minutes

Use the Discussion Guide to talk about things that make us feel good.
Encourage students to share their favorite activities that make them happy.

Step 3

Creating the Wellness Wheel

10 minutes

Hand out the Wellness Wheel Worksheet and pre-cut pictures.
Guide students to glue pictures onto their wheel that show activities they enjoy.
Let them color and decorate their wheels with crayons or markers.

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

5 minutes

Invite students to show their wellness wheels to the class.
Talk about how these activities can help them feel good every day.
Encourage them to keep their wheels as a reminder of happy activities.

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Discussion

Kindergarten Wellness Discussion Guide

Guide young students in a simple discussion about activities that make them feel happy and healthy.

What makes you feel happy?

Encourage students to think about simple things like playing or hugging a family member.

What do you like to do to feel strong and healthy?

Guide them to consider activities like running, jumping, or eating fruits.

Who do you like to spend time with?

Explore ideas like playing with friends or family.

Worksheet

Kindergarten Wellness Wheel Worksheet

A simple worksheet for kindergarten students to create their own wellness wheel using pictures and colors.

Glue pictures of activities you like onto your wheel.

Choose pictures that show things you love to do.

Color your wellness wheel with bright colors.

Use your favorite colors to make it look fun and happy.