My healthy self: How can I make healthy choices?
Understanding how healthy choices support both physical and mental wellbeing by exploring exercise, nutrition and hydration.
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My healthy self: How can I make healthy choices?
Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Describe the role of different food groups in keeping us healthy.
- Explain why eating a variety of foods matters.
- Name activities that help them stay active at school and at home.
- Explain how being active helps their bodies stay strong and healthy.
- Explain the importance of diet and hydration in maintaining energy levels.
- Identify behaviours that can positively and negatively affect energy levels.
- Describe simple signs of emotional or mental health challenges using familiar vocabulary.
- Explain why asking for help is important.
- Describe the difference between a fixed and growth mindset.
- Recognise how helping others can make them feel good.
Suggested prior learning
My healthy self: How can I take care of my mind and body?
Get startedY4 Introductory lesson: Setting rules for RSE & PSHE lessons
Lesson 1: What is a balanced diet and why does having one matter?
Lesson 2: How can being active help my mind and body?
Lesson 3: How can I keep my energy up throughout the day?
Lesson 4: How can I get support for myself or others?
Lesson 5: How can I respond when things feel hard?
Lesson 6: Why is helping others good for me too?
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Unit resources
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Knowledge organiser – RSE & PSHE Y4: How can I make healthy choices?
Aimed at pupils, a single page which gives key facts and definitions from the unit 'How can I make healthy…
RSE & PSHE
Vocabulary display – RSE & PSHE Y4: How can I make healthy choices?
A display version of the vocabulary from the unit 'How can I make healthy choices?'.
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Unit resource: LKS2 Emotions and feelings
A poster showing the six main emotions and associated feelings.