Life Skills - Term 3 - Week 7

Healthy choices are decisions we make that help us stay fit and feel good. This includes what we eat, how we exercise, and how we treat others. For example, choosing to eat fruits and vegetables instead of junk food is a healthy choice. Additionally, being respectful to our friends and family is also part of making good choices in our daily lives.

Let's consider a scenario: You see a friend sitting alone at lunch. What could you do? One option is to invite them to sit with you and your friends. This shows respect and kindness. Another option is to ignore them, which is not respectful. Discussing these scenarios helps us understand how our choices affect others and ourselves.

In pairs, students will role-play different scenarios where they have to make a choice. For example, one student can act as someone who is offered unhealthy snacks, while the other encourages them to choose a healthy option instead. After each role-play, the class will discuss what choices were made and how they can impact health and relationships.

Students will take a moment to reflect on what they learned about healthy choices and respectful behavior. Each student will write down one small goal they want to achieve this week, such as drinking more water or being kind to a classmate. They will share their goals with the class, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can encourage each other.

• Eating candy for breakfast
• Choosing to play outside instead of watching TV
• Ignoring a friend who is sad
• None of the above

Answer: Choosing to play outside instead of watching TV

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

Answer: Listening when someone is speaking.

Listening shows that you value what the other person is saying.

• Apple slices
• Carrot sticks
• Potato chips
• Yogurt

Answer: Potato chips

Potato chips are often high in fat and salt, making them less healthy.

Answer: I want to drink more water.

Setting a goal helps you focus on making healthy choices.

• To impress others
• To feel good and stay healthy
• Because everyone else is doing it
• None of the above

Answer: To feel good and stay healthy

Healthy choices help us maintain our physical and mental well-being.

Answer: Treating others how you want to be treated.

Respect means valuing others' feelings and opinions.

• Join in and laugh
• Tell a teacher or adult
• Ignore it and walk away
• None of the above

Answer: Tell a teacher or adult

Reporting bullying helps protect the person being bullied and promotes a safe environment.