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Which subject	Health
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
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A Fun Introduction to Health: "The Healthy Heroes Parade"

Objective

To introduce preschool/nursery children to the concept of health and wellbeing in an engaging and interactive way.

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Lesson Start: The Healthy Heroes Parade

What You Need:

• Costumes or Capes: Use simple capes or hats decorated with fruits, vegetables, or health-related symbols.
• Musical Instruments: Shakers, tambourines, or anything that can make noise.
• Healthy Snack Samples: Arranged in small portions (e.g., apple slices, carrot sticks, grapes).
• Visuals: Pictures or flashcards of various healthy foods and exercise activities.

Steps to Begin the Lesson:

1. Gather the Children: Welcome the children and invite them to sit in a circle. Explain that today, they will become "Healthy Heroes!"

2. Introduce the Theme: "Today, we're going to have a parade! But not just any parade - a Healthy Heroes Parade! We will learn how to keep our bodies strong and happy. Who's ready to be a Healthy Hero?"

3. Dress Up: Hand out the capes or hats. Encourage the children to come up and design their own hero pose while wearing the costumes. This can be a fun way to express how they feel about being healthy!

4. Make Some Noise: As the children show off their poses, play music and invite them to make some noise with the instruments, creating a lively atmosphere for their parade.

5. Healthy Hero Soundtrack: Play a fun, upbeat song (like a children’s favourite) and encourage the children to march around the room, showing off their “Healthy Hero” capes and instruments.

6. Snack Time: After a few laps around the room, gather them back in a circle. Present the healthy snacks and explain how eating these foods helps them stay strong and energetic, just like their hero characters!

   "Remember, just like our heroes, we need healthy foods to help us grow big and strong!"

Discussion:

Invite them to share:

• What are some of their favourite healthy foods?
• What activities do they enjoy that make them feel strong and happy?

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Conclusion

Wrap up by explaining that everyone can be a "Healthy Hero" every day by eating well and staying active. Sing a short song about health to keep the energy high and end the parade with smiles and excitement for the learning ahead.

By using creativity and fun, this lesson will set a positive tone for learning about health and wellbeing!