Life Skills - Term 4 - Week 5

Healthy choices are decisions we make that help our bodies and minds feel good. This can include eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep. When we choose healthy options, we are taking care of ourselves and ensuring we have the energy to play and learn. Discuss with the class what healthy foods they enjoy and why it's important to eat a variety of foods.

Respectful behavior means treating others the way we want to be treated. This includes listening when someone else is speaking, using polite words, and being kind. Discuss examples of respectful behavior, such as sharing toys or helping a friend. Ask students to share times when they felt respected or when they respected someone else.

Present a scenario to the class: 'You see a friend sitting alone at recess. What could you do?' Discuss possible responses, such as inviting them to play or asking if they want to talk. Highlight how these actions show respect and kindness. Encourage students to think of other scenarios where they can apply respectful behavior.

In pairs, students will role-play different situations where they must make a healthy choice. For example, one student can pretend to be at a birthday party with cake and soda, while the other suggests healthier options like fruit and water. After each role-play, discuss as a class how it felt to make those choices and why they are important.

Each student will write down one small goal related to healthy living. This could be drinking more water, eating a fruit every day, or being kind to a classmate. They will share their goals with a partner and discuss how they plan to achieve them. Encourage students to think about how they will feel once they accomplish their goals.

• Eating candy for breakfast
• Playing outside instead of watching TV
• Skipping meals
• Drinking soda all day

Answer: Playing outside instead of watching TV

Playing outside is a healthy choice because it involves physical activity.

• Interrupting someone while they are talking
• Listening when someone else is speaking
• Ignoring a friend who is sad
• Making fun of someone

Answer: Listening when someone else is speaking

Listening shows respect for the other person's thoughts and feelings.

Answer: Apples

Apples are a healthy snack that provides vitamins and fiber.

• Ignore them
• Ask them to play with you
• Laugh at them
• Walk away

Answer: Ask them to play with you

Inviting someone to play shows kindness and respect.

Answer: Drink more water every day.

Setting a goal to drink more water helps keep your body hydrated.

• To feel tired
• To have more energy and feel good
• To be sad
• To eat junk food

Answer: To have more energy and feel good

Healthy choices help us feel better and have more energy for activities.

• Yelling at them
• Using polite words
• Ignoring them
• Talking over them

Answer: Using polite words

Using polite words shows that you respect the other person.