Lesson Plan 4: Taking Care of My Body

How are you taking care of your body? In this lesson, students will learn why it’s important to take care of their body and identify specific ways they can do so.

Grade level: K - 2 

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 30 min

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that they need to take care of their bodies in order for them to stay healthy.
• Identify ways that they can take care of their bodies.
• Demonstrate an understanding of what can happen when their bodies aren’t cared for properly.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Taking Care Reminders (Printable)

Reading Comprehension Questions include:

• How can we take care of ourselves? 
• Why do we have to wash our hands carefully? 
• Why is it important to get a good night's rest? (

Materials required (not included)

•  I Can Take Care of My Body by Andi Cann
• Crayons or Markers

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months