Lesson Plan
Growing Strong Lesson Plan
Students will explore and identify healthy habits like nutritious foods, exercise, and rest through show & tell, a matching game, and reflective journaling to commit to one habit.
Early learners form foundational wellness habits by seeing, doing, and reflecting. This playful lesson builds awareness of healthy choices to support lifelong growth and happiness.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Fruit or Veggie Show and Tell
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction: Healthy Habits Slides
8 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Build-a-Body Matching Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Healthy Habit Promise Journal
7 minutes
Slide Deck
My Healthy Body
Eating Healthy Foods
Drinking Water
Getting Plenty of Sleep
Moving Our Bodies
Washing Hands
Brushing Teeth
Eating a Rainbow
Taking Deep Breaths
My Healthy Habit Promise
Warm Up
Activity
Cool Down
