Life Skills - Term 3 - Week 8

Health and safety are essential aspects of our lives that help us stay safe and healthy. This week, we will discuss what it means to make healthy choices and how to behave respectfully towards ourselves and others. We will explore different scenarios that we might encounter in our daily lives, such as at school, at home, or in public places, and learn how to respond appropriately to ensure our well-being.

Let's consider a scenario: You see a friend who is feeling sad and alone during recess. What could you do to help? In this situation, a healthy choice would be to approach your friend, ask if they want to talk, and invite them to play with you and others. This shows respect for their feelings and promotes a supportive environment. Discussing scenarios like this helps us understand how our actions can impact others positively.

In pairs, students will role-play different scenarios related to health and safety. One student will act out a situation, such as choosing a snack or dealing with peer pressure, while the other will respond with healthy choices. After each role-play, the class will discuss what choices were made and how they could be improved. This practice helps reinforce the importance of making thoughtful decisions in real-life situations.

Now that we have discussed and practiced making healthy choices, it's time for you to reflect on what you have learned. Write down one health-related goal you would like to achieve this week. It could be drinking more water, being more active, or treating others with kindness. Share your goal with a partner and discuss how you plan to achieve it. This reflection helps solidify your understanding and commitment to health and safety.

• Ignoring them
• Listening when they speak
• Making fun of them
• Interrupting them

Answer: Listening when they speak

Listening shows that you value what others have to say and respect their feelings.

• Chips
• Candy
• Fruit
• Soda

Answer: Fruit

Fruit is a nutritious option that provides vitamins and energy, unlike chips and candy.

Answer: By playing in a safe area away from traffic.

Staying away from traffic helps prevent accidents and keeps you safe.

• Join in
• Ignore it
• Tell a teacher
• Laugh

Answer: Tell a teacher

Reporting bullying to an adult can help stop it and protect the person being bullied.

Answer: It keeps our bodies hydrated and helps us stay healthy.

Water is essential for our bodies to function properly and maintain good health.

• Yelling at someone
• Helping someone in need
• Ignoring a friend
• Making fun of others

Answer: Helping someone in need

Helping others shows kindness and respect for their feelings.

Answer: I can set a goal to exercise for 30 minutes every day.

Setting specific goals helps you focus on improving your health.

• Do what everyone else is doing