Lesson Plan

Body Positive Bites Plan

Students will explore how negative comments about food and bodies affect self-esteem and practice rephrasing them with supportive language to foster body positivity.

Negative remarks about eating habits and body image can damage self-esteem and peer relationships. This lesson equips 6th graders with skills to identify hurtful comments, transform them into positive messages, and create a respectful classroom culture.

Audience

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Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Role-Play

15 minutes

Step 3

Personal Reflection

5 minutes

Step 4

Group Wrap-Up

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Body Positive Bites

Welcome everyone! Today we’ll dive into body positivity and supportive language. Introduce the objectives clearly and set a respectful tone.

Warm-Up: Reflecting on Comments

Lead the Warm-Up Activity. Pose the question, give students 1–2 minutes to think, then invite a few to share their feelings. Capture responses on chart paper.

From Negative to Positive

Show these side-by-side examples to illustrate the shift from hurtful to helpful language. Emphasize use of “I” statements and focus on well-being.

Scenario Role-Play

Explain how to use the scenarios worksheet. Divide students, hand out [Body Positive Scenarios Worksheet](#body-positive-scenarios-worksheet), and circulate to support rephrasing.

Personal Reflection

Distribute the reflection sheet. Encourage honest responses and remind students to focus on respect and well-being rather than appearance.

Group Wrap-Up

Wrap up by reinforcing key points. Invite volunteers to share, then review the main takeaways and encourage daily practice.

Lesson Plan

Body Positive Bites Plan

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

Step 1

Warm-Up Activity

Step 2

Scenario Role-Play

Step 3

Personal Reflection

Step 4

Group Wrap-Up

Slide Deck

Body Positive Bites

Warm-Up: Reflecting on Comments

From Negative to Positive

Scenario Role-Play

Personal Reflection

Group Wrap-Up

Worksheet

Worksheet

Body Positive Bites

Erik Wormwood