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What topic	good health
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
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Lesson Plan: Good Health

Subject: Health
Topic: Good Health
Duration: 30 minutes
Age Group: Preschool / Nursery

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the importance of good health.
2. Identify healthy food choices.
3. Recognize the importance of physical activity.

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Materials Needed

• Visual aids (pictures of healthy and unhealthy foods)
• Simple exercise music
• Colorful charts showing different types of exercises
• A storybook about health (e.g., "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" or "The Berenstain Bears Get Healthy")
• Crayons and paper for drawing

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting: Welcome the children warmly and gather them in a circle.
2. Discussion: Ask the children what they think being healthy means. Encourage responses and guide them gently.
3. Purpose: Introduce the lesson by stating, "Today, we are going to learn about how to stay healthy and why it is important!"

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Activity 1: Healthy Foods (10 minutes)

1. Visual Presentation: Show pictures of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods. Ask children to name those foods.

2. Discussion: Explain why these foods are good for our bodies. Use simple language:

   • "Fruits and vegetables help us grow strong!"
   • "They give us energy to play!"

3. Interactive Game: Play "Healthy or Unhealthy?"

   • Hold up a picture of a food item and have the children shout out if it’s healthy or unhealthy.

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Activity 2: Physical Activity (10 minutes)

1. Movement Session: Transition to physical activity:

   • Use a colorful chart to introduce simple exercises (e.g., jumping, stretching, dancing).
   • Play upbeat music and demonstrate each exercise with the students.

2. Discussion: Explain:

   • "Moving our bodies is fun and keeps us healthy!"
   • "It helps our hearts and muscles!"

3. Group Exercise: Lead the children in a short, fun exercise routine (e.g., jumping jacks or dancing). Keep it simple and engaging.

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Story Time (5 minutes)

1. Read Aloud: Choose a story related to health, such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."

   • Focus on the part where the caterpillar eats healthy foods and transforms into a beautiful butterfly.

2. Discussion: After reading, discuss what the caterpillar ate and why those foods helped him grow.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Recap: Together, review what they learned about good health, healthy foods, and the importance of exercise.
2. Questions: Ask the children if they can share one healthy food they like or one exercise they enjoy doing.
3. Closure: Encourage them to tell their families about what they learned today.

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Assessment

• Participation: Observe the children's engagement in discussions and activities.
• Response: Assess understanding through their answers during discussions and sharing time.

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Extensions (Optional)

• Art Activity: Have children draw their favorite healthy food and display it on a “Healthy Foods Wall.”
• Home Connection: Send home a simple checklist for families to explore healthy snacks together.

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This lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching preschoolers about good health in a fun and interactive way, adhering to US educational standards for early childhood.