Title: Healthy and Unhealthy Eating
Objective: - To introduce preschoolers to the concept of healthy and unhealthy eating habits - To help preschoolers understand the importance of making healthy food choices - To encourage preschoolers to develop healthy eating habits
Materials: - Pictures or flashcards of various healthy and unhealthy foods - A large poster board or whiteboard - Construction paper - Glue sticks - Scissors - Markers or crayons - Healthy snacks (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole-grain crackers)
Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Gather the children in a circle and begin by asking them if they know what healthy and unhealthy foods are. 2. Show them pictures or flashcards of different foods and ask them to identify whether each food is healthy or unhealthy. 3. Explain that healthy foods are good for our bodies and help us grow strong, while unhealthy foods can make us feel sick or not as strong.
Discussion (10 minutes): 1. Display a large poster board or whiteboard and divide it into two sections: “Healthy Foods” and “Unhealthy Foods.” 2. Show the children the pictures or flashcards of various foods and ask them to help you sort them into the appropriate sections. 3. Discuss why each food belongs in its respective category. For example, fruits and vegetables are healthy because they provide vitamins and minerals, while sugary snacks are unhealthy because they can cause tooth decay and provide little nutrition.
Activity (15 minutes): 1. Provide each child with construction paper, glue sticks, scissors, and markers or crayons. 2. Ask the children to create a collage or drawing of a healthy meal using the construction paper and other materials. 3. Encourage them to include a variety of healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins. 4. Once they have finished, have each child share their artwork with the class and explain why their meal is healthy.
Snack Time (10 minutes): 1. Distribute the healthy snacks you have prepared (e.g., fruits, vegetables, whole-grain crackers) to the children. 2. Encourage them to try the snacks and discuss why they are considered healthy choices. 3. Ask the children to compare the taste and texture of the healthy snacks to any unhealthy snacks they may be familiar with.
Conclusion (5 minutes): 1. Recap the lesson by asking the children to share what they have learned about healthy and unhealthy eating. 2. Emphasize the importance of making healthy food choices to keep our bodies strong and healthy. 3. Encourage the children to continue exploring and trying new healthy foods at home.
Extension Activity: 1. Provide each child with a blank coloring page featuring a plate or a food pyramid. 2. Ask them to color and label the different sections with healthy food choices. 3. Display their completed coloring pages in the classroom or send them home for parents to see.
Note: It is essential to consider any allergies or dietary restrictions among the children when selecting snacks for the lesson.
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