Lesson Plan Title:
Grade 1 Life Skills Lesson Plan: Healthy Habits
Materials Needed:
- Chart paper and markers
- Picture cards showing various healthy habits (e.g., brushing teeth, washing hands, eating fruits and vegetables)
- Interactive whiteboard or projector
- Storybook about healthy habits
- Worksheets for a colouring activity
- Stickers for positive reinforcement
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and describe at least four healthy habits.
2. Explain the importance of maintaining these healthy habits.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of how to incorporate healthy habits into their daily routines.
Vocabulary:
- Healthy habits: Actions we do regularly to keep our bodies and minds well.
- Hygiene: Keeping our body clean to stay healthy.
- Nutrition: Eating foods that help our body grow and stay strong.
- Exercise: Moving our body to stay fit and active.
- Routine: Things we do regularly, often every day.
Previous Learning:
Students have previously learned about self-awareness and personal development, including recognising emotions and basic needs. They have also discussed personal hygiene briefly.
Anticipated Challenges and Solutions:
- Students might get distracted or lose interest during discussions.
- Solution: Use interactive and engaging materials such as picture cards and storytelling to maintain interest.
- Some students may struggle with understanding abstract concepts like nutrition.
- Solution: Use concrete examples and visuals to explain the concepts.
Beginning Activities (4 minutes):
- Greet the students and introduce the topic of healthy habits.
- Display the learning objectives on the board and briefly discuss what they will learn during the lesson.
- Ask students to name one thing they do every day to stay healthy. Use this to activate prior knowledge.
Middle Activities (32 minutes):
- Direct Instruction (10 minutes):
- Use the interactive whiteboard to show pictures of various healthy habits.
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Explain each healthy habit with simple definitions and ask students questions to engage them (e.g., “Why do we brush our teeth?”).
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Guided Practice (10 minutes):
- Read a storybook about a character who practices healthy habits.
- Pause to ask questions and relate the story to the students’ daily routines.
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Use picture cards to discuss the habits shown in the story.
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Independent Practice (12 minutes):
- Hand out colouring worksheets with images of healthy habits.
- As students colour, move around the classroom to engage with them and reinforce the concepts.
- Encourage students to share their work and explain the healthy habit they coloured.
End Activities (4 minutes):
- Review the healthy habits discussed in the lesson.
- Ask students to share one healthy habit they will practice at home or at school.
- Distribute stickers for participation and positive reinforcement.
- Briefly recap the importance of healthy habits and answer any final questions.
Assessment and Checks for Understanding:
- Observation during group discussions and storybook reading.
- Review of students’ colouring worksheets to ensure they understand the healthy habits.
- Listen to students’ explanations during sharing time to assess their comprehension.
Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners:
- For students who need additional support, provide one-on-one assistance during independent practice.
- Use visuals and concrete examples to make abstract concepts more accessible.
- Offer more challenging questions and additional tasks for advanced students.
Teaching Notes:
- Make sure to praise students often to keep them motivated and engaged.
- Use clear and simple language to ensure all students understand the lesson.
- Be aware of any students with disabilities and provide necessary accommodations (e.g., larger print worksheets, additional help with the colouring activity).
- Emphasise the practical application of healthy habits in daily life to make the lesson relevant and meaningful.