Objectives
- Recognize that we all make many choices each day.
- Describe being fit as making choices that are good for the body and brain.
Lesson Plan
First and foremost, fit is about choices. Each day a child, no matter their age, makes many choices that impact their health and well-being. The lessons in this unit build awareness of the many moments each day when they can make a choice, then empowers them to make the best choice—the fit choice!
Set The Stage
Act out making a simple choice (e.g., hold up a red and a blue marker, say, “Hmm,” and then draw with the blue one). Ask students to describe what you did (you made a choice!) and brainstorm possible reasons for your choice (e.g., you like blue; it’s dark and easier to see; the other one was dried up; etc.). Summarize your choice in a complete sentence: “I chose [the blue marker] because _______.”
To use this with your students click here.
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Times We Make Choices
Engage your learners by asking them about the choices they make each day. Draw learners’ attention to the first slide. Ask them to think about what they choose to wear, eat, and do throughout their day. Have fun this by asking silly questions that inspire silly answers!Educate
Reasons We Make Choices
Ask students to describe some of their choices. Explain that with fit, you will be talking a lot about choices, especially healthy choices.Check for understanding: Think of a choice you made today. Was it a healthy one?
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Sharing the Choices We make
Students share with a partner three choices they will make after school today. Invite them to make an “I will” statement about the choices they will make after school.
Option: Download the My Choices printable for students to record their “I will” statements.
Close the Lesson
Ask students to share their plans with a partner. Highlight positive and healthy choices they make during the school day. Get students ready to think about making choices that are good for their body and brain.
Grade: K-2
Time: 20 Minutes
What You'll Need
Resources
Materials
- Slideshow
- Markers
- Poster Board or White Board
Health Education Standards
- Standard 1: Core Concepts - Engage in activities that are mentally and emotionally healthy.
- Standard 4: Interpersonal Communication
- Standard 5: Decision-Making
Social and Emotional Learning Competencies
- Responsible Decision-Making
Extend the Lesson
- Play the fitGame, Would You Rather?
- Listen to Do the fit Thing from the music playlist to get kids singing about healthy choices.
- Print the fit Posters to inspire healthy choices.