Minds On
Habits
Every person has many different habits.
Press ‘What is a habit?’ to explore a definition of the word habit..
A habit is any action that a person does regularly.
Habits are the usual way that you do things. Your routines are a type of habit.
Brainstorm
My habits
Can you think of anything that you do that could be a habit?
If possible, share your ideas with a partner. You can also record your ideas on paper, on a computer, or as an audio or video clip.
Healthy habits
Healthy habits are the things people do each day that are good for their bodies and minds.
Examples of healthy habits include:
- brushing our teeth every day
- eating vegetables
- being physically active
Unhealthy habits
An unhealthy habit is something that people do regularly that can harm their body or mind.
Examples of unhealthy habits include:
- drinking pop with every meal
- playing video games for three hours a day
- never getting daily exercise
Can you think of any other unhealthy habits?
Action
Healthy and unhealthy habits
Anything that people do regularly is a habit.
Repeating a healthy habit can be positive for the body and mind.
Repeating an unhealthy habit can be negative for the body and mind.
Explore the images and descriptions of examples of healthy and unhealthy habits.
Using screens at bedtime and staying up late affects how well you sleep. Sleeping helps us to have energy during the day.
Eating healthy snacks gives your body and mind energy. Having energy helps us to learn and do work.
Not washing your hands can spread germs. Hand washing helps us and others stay healthy and not get sick.
Playing with friends keeps you active and happy. Having fun together helps us to build relationships.
Healthy or unhealthy?
Let’s think about which habits are healthy, and which are unhealthy.
For each habit, select if it is healthy or unhealthy.
For each habit, select if it is healthy or unhealthy.
What makes a habit unhealthy?
How do unhealthy habits affect the body or mind?
How could an unhealthy habit be changed to be a healthy habit?
If possible, share your answers with a partner. You can also record your answers on paper, on a computer, or as an audio, or video clip.
Consolidation
My healthy habits
We all have healthy habits.
Healthy habits are the things you do each day that are good for your body and mind. They are the actions that make up a healthy lifestyle.
You are now going to identify four healthy habits that you could do every day.
Complete the My Healthy Habits activity in your notebook or using the following fillable and printable document. If you would like, you can use speech-to-text or audio recording tools to record your thoughts.
Student Success
Think-Pair-Share
If possible, share your healthy habits with someone and explain to them why they are healthy.
Reflection
How do you feel about what you have learned in this activity? Which of the next four sentences best matches how you are feeling about your learning? Press the button that is beside this sentence.
I feel…
Now, record your ideas about your feelings using a voice recorder, speech-to-text, or writing tool.