Having a healthy week
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how to have a healthy week.
Key learning points
- A healthy week should include exercise, healthy food and enough sleep.
- A healthy week should be fun and can still include the things we enjoy.
- Rest and relaxation is an important part of a healthy week.
- Mindfulness activities are important for our mental health.
Keywords
Healthy - when something is healthy it means it is good for us, our minds and bodies
Mindfulness - being aware of what's happening around you and how that makes you feel
Common misconception
Being healthy is tricky.
We can implement easy ways to stay healthy into our daily routine. For example, walking to school and drinking enough water.
Teacher tip
Print out the rainbow of food colours (slide 37) and put it in the classroom for pupils to refer to before lunchtime. Alternatively, you could have pupils create their own rainbows or make a display baord together with their own ideas for each colour.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
eating a range of foods in the right amounts to feel healthy
a natural state of rest for the body and mind
physical activities that keep our body healthy and strong
Q2.How can we keep healthy?
Q3.A bedtime can help us fall asleep quicker at night.
Q4. means drinking enough water to keep the body healthy.
Q5.How can exercise make us feel good?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the words to the correct definition.
when something is good for us, our minds and bodies
being aware of what's happening around you and how that makes you feel
the strength needed to do things, like playing or learning
Q2.What should a healthy week include?
Q3.We can do things to stay healthy into our daily routine.
Q4.Mindfulness activities are good for our...
Q5.Read the sentences and decide whether they are healthy or unhealthy choices to make.
healthy choice for our mind and body
unhealthy choice for our body
unhealthy choice for our body and muscles
healthy choice for our mind
Q6.Why is it important to stay healthy?
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