Lesson Plan

Yummy Adventures in Nutrition Plan

Introduce 2nd graders to healthy eating basics and a fun, simple recipe activity to spark interest in nutrition.

This lesson empowers young students by teaching the benefits of healthy food choices, laying the groundwork for lifelong good nutrition habits.

Audience

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Materials

Prep

Lesson Setup

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Discussion

7 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Visual Activity

8 minutes

Step 3

Simple Recipe Demonstration

8 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up & Reflection

2 minutes

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Slide Deck

Welcome to Yummy Adventures in Nutrition!

Welcome slide. Introduce the topic with enthusiasm and energy. Emphasize that today's adventure is about learning how to eat healthy and why it's fun.

Why Healthy Eating?

Explain the importance of healthy eating briefly. Ask the students to share their favorite fruits or vegetables to build engagement.

Food Groups & Their Benefits

Show colorful images of different food groups. Walk through the benefits of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins. Use visuals to help 2nd graders remember.

Let's Make a Fruit Salad!

Present the simple recipe demonstration. Explain how to make a simple fruit salad step-by-step, and encourage kids to share their ideas on mixing ingredients.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the lesson with a review of what was learned and ask each student to share one healthy choice they want to try at home.

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Activity

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Yummy Adventures in Nutrition

Karley

Tier 1
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