Session 9 Welcome

Introduction

Welcome back to fitClub!

Q: Who can remind our group of what we did at our last session?
A: If kids only talk about the games they played, guide them to recall that they are learning that fit is NOT just about eating right and exercising; it's about making many kinds of healthy choices throughout your day. Additional key ideas: 

• fit has 4 parts: recharge, mood, food, and move.
• Your energy (recharge) and your motivation (mood) influence your choices.
• Food is about making healthy food and beverage choices to fuel your body and brain.
• Move is about making the choice to move your body. Moving strengthens your body and lights up your brain!

Q: Who wants to share some of the fit choices they made since our last session?  
A: Recognize students for their healthy choices with comments that also recognize the parts of fit. Instead of responding with simply "good job," give encouraging responses, for example:

• "Wow, your energy is great since you are getting enough sleep."
• "Your body is getting a lot of great nutrition from your food choices."
• "I can tell you are really thinking about your feelings and emotions."
• "You remembered that being fit is about having enough energy and the motivation to make healthy nutrition and physical activity choices."

Throughout this session we are going to do activities that will help us learn more about the connection between move and the other parts of fit.

Activity Instructions

Snack and Attendance

• Hand out snacks and beverages to allow kids to fuel up for fitClub.
• Allow time for the kids to eat snacks while taking attendance. 

Reflections

Q: How have you used the healthy decision-making skills you are learning in fitClub in ways that make you proud of yourself?
A: Answers will vary, but should include examples of  healthy choices involving recharge, mood, food, and move. When replying to responses, remind kids that the purpose of fitClub is to learn how to make healthy choices.