Life Skills - Term 1 - Week 2

Health and safety are essential aspects of our daily lives. They encompass practices that help us stay safe and healthy, both physically and mentally. This includes understanding how to prevent accidents, recognizing healthy food choices, and knowing how to behave respectfully towards others. By discussing these topics, we can learn to make informed decisions that positively impact our well-being and the well-being of those around us.

Imagine you are at the playground and see a friend climbing too high on the jungle gym. What should you do? In this scenario, the healthy choice is to encourage your friend to come down safely. You could also inform a teacher or adult about the situation. This example shows how we can apply health and safety knowledge in real-life situations by looking out for ourselves and others.

In pairs, students will role-play different scenarios that involve making healthy choices. One student will act out a situation, such as choosing between junk food and a healthy snack, while the other provides guidance on making the healthier choice. After each role-play, the class will discuss what was learned and how these choices affect health and safety.

Each student will write down one health-related goal they want to achieve over the next month. This could be drinking more water, eating more fruits and vegetables, or being more active. Students will then share their goals with a partner and discuss ways to support each other in achieving these goals. This reflection helps reinforce the importance of making healthy choices.

• Climb as high as you can
• Use equipment as intended
• Ignore safety rules
• Play rough with friends

Answer: Use equipment as intended

Using playground equipment as intended helps prevent accidents and injuries.

• Potato chips
• Chocolate bar
• Apple slices
• Soda

Answer: Apple slices

Apple slices are a nutritious option that provides vitamins and fiber.

Answer: Listening when someone else is speaking.

Listening shows respect and helps create a positive environment.

• It helps keep you hydrated
• It makes you feel tired
• It has no effect on health
• It is only needed when exercising

Answer: It helps keep you hydrated

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health and helps your body function properly.

Answer: I want to exercise for 30 minutes every day.

Setting specific goals helps you focus on improving your health.

• Join in and laugh
• Ignore it
• Tell a teacher or adult
• Fight back

Answer: Tell a teacher or adult

Reporting bullying helps protect the victim and address the behavior.

• Water
• Fruit juice
• Soda
• Milk

Answer: Soda

Soda is high in sugar and can be unhealthy if consumed frequently.