Mindful Eating Lesson Plan Class6
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Shashank RaiMindful Eating Lesson Plan Class6
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Shashank RaiLesson Plan: Mindful Eating – A Path to
a Healthy Body
Subject: Science/Health & Wellness
Class: 6
Duration: 3 periods (35–40 minutes each)
Teaching Aids: Flashcards, food charts, videos on nutrition, worksheets
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Understand what mindful eating is.
Identify the benefits of healthy eating.
Recognize unhealthy eating habits.
Learn how to make balanced food choices.
Reflect on their own eating habits and improve them.
Period 1: Introduction to Mindful Eating
Topics Covered:
What is Mindful Eating?
Difference between Mindful and Mindless Eating
Importance of eating slowly and paying attention to hunger signals
Activities:
Show a short video on mindful eating (2–3 minutes).
Class discussion on students’ favorite foods and how they eat them.
Demonstration: Eating a raisin slowly and observing it using all five senses.
Homework:
Observe and Record Activity:
1. What did you eat?
2. Were you watching TV or using a mobile while eating?
3. How did the food taste, smell, and look?
4. Did you feel full or overfull after eating?
Period 2: Components of a Balanced Diet
Topics Covered:
What is a Balanced Diet?
Nutrients in food – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, and Minerals
Importance of Water and Fibre
Activities:
Show a food pyramid or balanced plate diagram.
Group Activity: Students classify food items into different nutrient groups using
flashcards.
Homework:
Food Diary Task:
Prepare a food diary for one day. Categorize each item into:
Energy-giving food
Body-building food
Protective food
Example: Rice – Energy-giving; Milk – Body-building
Period 3: Healthy Eating Habits and Daily Routine
Topics Covered:
Healthy Eating Habits (fixed meal times, eating fruits, drinking enough water)
Limiting Junk Food
Importance of Breakfast
Connecting food choices to energy and mood
Activities:
Discussion: “What happens when we skip breakfast?”
Make a “Healthy Eating Pledge” poster as a class.
Role-play on how to choose healthier options at school canteen or parties.
Homework:
Reflection Writing:
Write 5 changes you will make to improve your eating habits. Explain why these are
important for your body and mind.
Assessment Methods
Class participation
Completion of homework and food diary
Poster and group activity involvement
Short oral quiz in next class
