For this lesson plan, the goal is to teach children about the basics of healthy eating. In this lesson, children will learn about the different food groups and what makes healthy eating important.
Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students should be able to identify and classify different types of food, explain why healthy eating is important and list some healthy food options.
Materials Needed:
• Bowl of snacks (e.g. apples, carrots, wholegrain crackers, nuts etc.) • Pictures of unhealthy food (e.g. fast food, sugary drinks, processed snack foods) • Pictures of healthy food (e.g. fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy, lean protein) • Space to draw/write
Activity:
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Introduction: Ask the students to explain what healthy eating is in their own words and write the responses on a board.
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Grouping Activity: Ask the students to sort the snacks into the four food groups (grains, fruits, vegetables, dairy/meat). If needed, provide a demonstration.
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Discussion: Ask the class to discuss why it is important to eat a variety of foods from the different food groups.
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Practical Demonstration: Ask for volunteers to come to the board to demonstrate which foods are healthy and which are unhealthy.
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Creative Activity: Ask students to draw/write a few sentences about the different food groups and explain why it is important to eat healthy.
Conclusion:
Summarize the key points of the lesson and remind the students why they should remember to always eat healthy.