Year at a Glance for making Healthy Choices

Throughout the school year, include in your daily journal writing some topics that focus on making healthy choices/activities. Here are some suggestions:

* Give the kids 2 minutes to write a list of foods that are healthy to eat* How do you stay safe at the beach? * What makes a food healthy?

* My healthy choices are…

* What is a balanced meal? * What would happen if I didn't take care of my body?* I am healthy because… * Why is it important to be physically active?* A nutritious food I like is... * What is your favorite physical activity?* Acrostic poems * What is your home/school fire escape plan? * Quarterly field days * Play Bingo

throughout the school year, each grade level take a day to do a "fun run."

August Get to know your students SeptemberMaking healthy choices/food: "Citizenship" *KWL chart implement germs and help them*Make a web understand feelings/emotions

*Have kids sign a contract

October Fire safety November"Responsibility" Red ribbon Week: "Cooperation"

Portion controlDecember Canned food drive January"Caring" Adopt a Family "Respect"

New Year's ResolutionFebruary Dental Hygiene March"Fairness" Jump Rope for Heart "Trustworthiness"

I'm lucky to be healthyApril Earth Day"Perseverance" *set daily acitivies the kids can do on their way to school!

bike to school, walk to and from school,

May Gardening what can be grown June "Ambition" that is healthy lifeguard

*farmers market/grocery store sunscreen

* Brushing my teeth is important because...