Lesson Plan For Grade 4 On Personal Wellbeing
Title: Personal Wellbeing
Grade Level: 4th Grade
Objective: Students will be able to identify and explain the importance of personal wellbeing, including physical, emotional, and social health.
Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart paper and markers
- Handouts on personal wellbeing
- Laminated pictures of different healthy and unhealthy habits
- Index cards with discussion questions
Lesson:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by asking students what personal wellbeing means to them.
- Write their responses on the whiteboard.
- Explain to students that personal wellbeing includes physical, emotional, and social health.
2. Discussion on Physical Health (15 minutes):
- Show the laminated pictures of different healthy and unhealthy habits.
- Ask students to identify the healthy habits and explain why they are important for physical health.
- Discuss the importance of eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, getting enough sleep, practicing good hygiene, and avoiding harmful substances.
3. Discussion on Emotional Health (15 minutes):
- Show students a chart paper with a list of emotions.
- Ask students to identify the different emotions and describe what makes them feel each way.
- Discuss the importance of expressing emotions, managing stress, building positive relationships, and seeking help when needed.
4. Discussion on Social Health (15 minutes):
- Hand out the handouts on personal wellbeing.
- Ask students to read through the information on social health.
- Engage students in a discussion on the importance of building positive relationships, communicating effectively, resolving conflicts peacefully, and being respectful towards others.
5. Reflection and Closing (5 minutes):
- Distribute index cards with discussion questions related to personal wellbeing.
- Ask students to reflect on the lesson and respond to the questions on the index cards.
- Have students share their responses with the class.
- Summarize the lesson by highlighting the key points on personal wellbeing.
Extension Activity:
- Have students create a personal wellbeing journal where they can track their daily habits related to physical, emotional, and social health. Encourage them to reflect on their habits and set goals for improvement.
Assessment:
- Assess students' understanding of personal wellbeing through their participation in class discussions, completion of handouts, and thoughtful responses on the index cards.