Life Skills - Term 2 - Week 7

Decision making is the process of choosing between different options. Every day, we make decisions, big and small. For example, we decide what to eat for breakfast or whether to play outside or stay indoors. Making healthy choices means picking options that are good for our bodies and minds. Today, we will learn how to make decisions that help us stay healthy and happy.

Let's look at a scenario: You are at a party, and there are many snacks. You see chips, candy, and fruit. What should you choose? First, think about what is healthy. Fruit is a good choice because it has vitamins. Chips and candy are tasty but not as healthy. So, if you want to make a good decision, you would choose the fruit. This is how we can practice making healthy choices in real-life situations.

Now, let's work together! I will give you a few scenarios, and I want you to discuss them in pairs. For example, if you are feeling sad, should you talk to a friend or keep it to yourself? Discuss what you think is the best choice and why. After a few minutes, we will share our thoughts with the class. Remember to listen respectfully to each other’s ideas.

To wrap up our lesson, I want you to think about one small goal you can set for yourself this week. It could be something like choosing a healthy snack every day or being kind to a classmate. Write your goal down on a piece of paper and illustrate it. We will share our goals with the class tomorrow, so make sure to think about how you can achieve it!

• Choosing between options
• Eating healthy food
• Playing games
• None of the above

Answer: Choosing between options

Decision making involves selecting one option from several choices.

• Chips
• Candy
• Fruit
• Soda

Answer: Fruit

Fruit is a healthy snack that provides vitamins and energy.

Answer: To keep our bodies strong and healthy.

Healthy choices help us grow and feel good.

• Ignore your feelings
• Talk to a friend
• Stay alone
• Eat junk food

Answer: Talk to a friend

Talking to a friend can help you feel better and is a good decision.

Answer: I can choose a healthy snack every day.

Setting goals helps us make better choices.

• Listening when someone is talking
• Interrupting others
• Ignoring friends
• Making fun of others

Answer: Listening when someone is talking

Respectful behavior includes listening and valuing others' opinions.

• Ask for help
• Make a guess
• Do nothing
• Choose randomly

Answer: Ask for help

Asking for help can provide guidance and support in making decisions.

Answer: To learn from our experiences and make better decisions in the future.