These fitClub lessons and activities help kids build healthy decision-making habits that benefit their minds and bodies and encourage them to learn more.
Talk with kids about how being part of fitClub is a fun way to build lifelong decision-making skills that benefit their health and well-being.
Welcome back to fitClub!
Q: Who can remind our group of what we did at our last session?
A: If kids only talk about the games they played, guide them to recall that they are learning that fit is NOT just about eating right and exercising; it's about making many kinds of healthy choices throughout your day. Additional key ideas:
Q: Who wants to share some of the fit choices they made since our last session?
A: Recognize students for their healthy choices with comments that also recognize the parts of fit. Instead of responding with simply "good job," give encouraging responses, for example:
Throughout this session we are going to do activities that will help us learn more about the connection between move and the other parts of fit.
Snack and Attendance
Q: How have you used the healthy decision-making skills you are learning in fitClub in ways that make you proud of yourself?
A: Answers will vary, but should include examples of healthy choices involving recharge, mood, food, and move. When replying to responses, remind kids that the purpose of fitClub is to learn how to make healthy choices.
Time: 10 Minutes
Help kids understand that their feelings and emotions put them in a mood. This activity helps kids connect knowing their mood to making healthy choices.
Learn MoreKids play a game to practice recognizing different feelings, emotions, and moods. They also learn about strategies they can use to self-manage their moods.
Learn MoreKids do mindful breathing and stretching exercises while they talk about tips to help themselves manage their moods that result from feelings and emotions.
Learn MoreKids learn that taking time to pause and recognize their feelings, emotions, and moods will help them to do a better job of making food and beverage choices.
Learn MoreHelp kids practice using positive self-talk to motivate themselves to come up with creative games and activities to be more active and reduce screen time.
Learn MoreHelp kids dig deeper into food choices and healthy eating tips by learning to identify food and drinks that are more or less nutritious for their bodies.
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