All About Healthy Eating that Pre-K Students Need to Learn

Food is not only essential for survival but also a source of vitality and vigor. It is a well-known fact that food greatly impacts one’s health and well-being. One needs to consume a balanced and nutritious diet in order to get the essential nutrients one needs to thrive.

This lesson is about eating healthy. It teaches pre-kindergartners the importance of eating nutritious foods and avoiding unhealthy food. Pre-kindergartners learn that this is a positive action that keeps their bodies healthy and strong.

A class discussion opens this lesson, identifying and explaining the difference between healthy and unhealthy food. Pre-kindergartners are guided to understand that healthy foods contain vitamins and minerals that are beneficial for their bodies. Unhealthy foods, on the other hand, should only be consumed in moderation because they lack the nutrients needed for optimal health.

Afterward, the pre-kindergartners meet with a very healthy woman named Dr. Doctor. She is an expert on being healthy who comes to life through a visual aid. She teaches the students about the positive actions that they must take for their bodies.

In this SEL lesson, Dr. Doctor talks with the students about the nutritious foods that they need to eat to make them feel healthy and positive. She shows them the "My Plate" visual aid and gives them healthy snacks. By the end of the lesson, the students learn that there are different types of healthy and nutritious foods to eat every day. These help them grow strong, think great thoughts, and do many positive actions!

Pre-kindergartners are in the midst of a critical stage of development, during which their bodies and minds are growing at an incredible rate. To ensure they have the best chance to reach their full potential, it is vital that they learn healthy habits from a young age, including how to make nutritious dietary choices. By understanding these important lessons about nutrition and health early on, pre-kindergartners can set themselves up for happiness and success down the line.