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Personal and social well-being: healthy living (Grade 1) – Week 3 focus
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Personal and social well-being: healthy living (Grade 1) – Week 3 focus
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Subject: Life Skills
Class: Grade 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
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This week in Life Skills, we are focusing on healthy living. This is incredibly important for all of you, right here in South Africa! A healthy body and mind help you learn better, play with your friends with more energy, and grow up strong and happy. Imagine you want to play soccer with your friends in the park, or learn about animals in class - you need to feel good to do those things! Healthy habits like eating good food, keeping clean, and exercising help us stay strong and fight off sickness. This week, we'll learn about simple things we can do every day to be healthy.
What is Healthy Living? Healthy living means taking care of your body and your mind. It's about making choices every day that help you stay strong and happy.
It involves things like: Eating healthy food: Food is like fuel for your body. It gives you energy to play, learn, and grow.
Keeping clean: Washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and bathing help keep germs away.
Being active: Running, jumping, playing games, and dancing help your body stay strong and healthy.
Drinking clean water: Water helps your body work properly.
Healthy Food: Think of food as having different jobs. Some foods help you grow, some give you energy, and some protect you from getting sick.
Fruits and Vegetables: These are full of vitamins and minerals that help you stay healthy.
Examples: Apples, bananas, oranges, carrots, spinach. In South Africa, think of mielies (corn), butternut, and marog (wild spinach) – these are also great! They help your body fight germs and keep your skin healthy.
Example: Eating an orange can give you Vitamin C, which helps you fight off a cold.
Proteins: These help you grow big and strong.
Examples: Meat, chicken, fish, beans, lentils. In South Africa, think of braaied (grilled) chicken or biltong (dried meat) as occasional treats. Imifino (African spinach) combined with beans is also a great protein source.
Example: Eating beans helps your muscles grow stronger so you can run faster.
Grains: These give you energy.
Examples: Bread, rice, pasta, pap (maize porridge).
Example: Eating pap in the morning can give you energy to play at break time. Important
Note: Not all foods are good for you all the time. Too much sugar (like sweets and fizzy drinks) can make you sick.
Handwashing: Our hands touch many things during the day, and sometimes these things have germs on them. Germs can make you sick. Washing your hands with soap and water is the best way to get rid of germs.
How to Wash Your Hands: Wet your hands with clean water. Put soap on your hands. Rub your hands together for at least 20 seconds (sing "Happy Birthday" twice!). Make sure you get between your fingers, on the back of your hands, and under your nails. Rinse your hands well with clean water. Dry your hands with a clean towel or let them air dry.
When to Wash Your Hands: Before eating. After using the toilet. After playing outside. After touching animals. When your hands are dirty.
Physical Activity: Moving your body is important for your health. It helps your muscles and bones grow strong, and it gives you energy.
Examples of Physical Activities: Running Jumping Playing soccer Dancing Riding a bicycle Playing dibeke (a South African skipping game)
Drinking Clean Water: Our bodies need water to work properly. Water helps us stay cool, digest food, and get rid of waste. It's important to drink clean water to stay healthy. In some parts of South Africa, water isn't always clean, so it might need to be boiled before drinking.
Why Clean Water is Important: Keeps you hydrated (prevents you from getting thirsty and tired). Helps your body work properly. Protects you from getting sick. Guided Practice (With Solutions)
Question 1: Name one fruit or vegetable that is good for you. Why is it good for you?
Solution: An apple is a good fruit to eat. It is good for you because it has vitamins that help you stay healthy and fight off sickness.
Commentary: This question tests the learner's understanding of healthy food choices and their benefits.
Question 2: Show me how to wash your hands properly. (Teacher observes the learner washing hands). What song can you sing to make sure you wash your hands for long enough?
Solution: The learner demonstrates the steps of handwashing: wetting hands, applying soap, rubbing for 20 seconds (while singing "Happy Birthday" twice), rinsing, and drying.
Commentary: This question assesses the learner's practical skills in handwashing and understanding of the correct duration.
Question 3: What is one fun thing you can do to be active?
Solution: I can play soccer with my friends.
Commentary: This assesses the learner's understanding of physical activity and their ability to identify an enjoyable activity.
Question 4: Why is it important to drink clean water?
Solution: It's important to drink clean water because it keeps you hydrated and helps your body work properly.
Commentary: This question tests the learner's knowledge of the importance of clean water for health. Independent Practice (Questions Only) Draw a picture of your favourite healthy meal. Write one sentence about why it is good for you. List three times during the day when you should wash your hands. What is your favourite way to be active? Describe how you do it. What happens if you don’t drink enough water? Name two foods that are not very healthy and explain why. If you don’t have soap, can you use just water to wash your hands? Why or why not? Imagine you see someone drinking water from a dirty puddle. What would you tell them?