Healthy Habits
Prep: 2–5 Minutes | Activity Time: 15–20 MinutesÂ
Healthy habits are an important part of a fulfilling life. Help your child make a creative reminder of the routines we follow to keep ourselves in good health. It's a great way to build beginning writing skills and talk about healthy habits at the same time.Â
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- Crayons, pencils and/or markersÂ
- Optional: magazine or ad clippings, scissors, glue, stickers
You might read the book Staying Healthy with your child before this activity.Â
Step 1: Once the supplies are gathered, give your child a sheet of paper and some crayons, pencils and/or markers to use. Explain that you’re going to help her make a sign or poster showing healthy habits.Â
Step 2: Talk about some habits that keep us healthy. For example, you could talk about habits like washing hands before eating, brushing teeth twice a day and exercising. Â
Step 3: Encourage your child to draw pictures of these or other healthy habits. Help her write words that describe each habit. For example, if she draws fruits and vegetables to illustrate a healthy diet, help her write those words. Say the letter names as you write the words together.Â
Step 4: Display the sign where it can be easily seen. Refer to it when talking about the importance of healthy habits and other routines. Â
Pick only one habit and have your child draw a picture to illustrate it.Â
Add more healthy habits or add sentences to help explain each one.