Unit 17 — Healthy Living

Welcome back!

Healthy habits help us grow, learn, and enjoy life.

When we care for our bodies and minds, we have more energy to play, learn, and help others.

Healthy living is built from many small choices we make every day.

Eating a Balanced Diet

Our bodies need many different nutrients.

A balanced diet includes foods such as:

• fruits
• vegetables
• whole grains
• proteins
• dairy or other calcium-rich foods

Eating a variety of healthy foods helps our bodies grow strong.

Sometimes treats are enjoyable, but healthy foods should make up most of our meals.

Drinking Water

Water is one of the most important things our bodies need.

Water helps us:

• stay hydrated
• regulate body temperature
• carry nutrients through the body
• replace fluids lost during activity

Drinking water throughout the day helps us stay healthy.

Exercise and Movement

Regular physical activity keeps our bodies healthy.

Examples include:

• walking
• running
• swimming
• riding a bicycle
• dancing
• stretching
• playing sports

Exercise strengthens muscles, bones, hearts, and lungs.

It also helps improve mood and concentration.

Sleep and Rest

Our bodies and brains need time to rest.

While we sleep:

• our bodies recover
• our brains organize what we learned
• we prepare for a new day

Good sleep helps us think clearly and learn more effectively.

Personal Hygiene

Healthy habits also include keeping our bodies clean.

Remember to:

• wash your hands with soap
• brush your teeth every day
• bathe or shower regularly
• wear clean clothes
• cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing

These habits help reduce the spread of germs.

Caring for Our Mental Health

Healthy living includes caring for our thoughts and feelings.

Everyone experiences different emotions.

Healthy ways to manage feelings include:

• talking with trusted adults
• spending time with family and friends
• exercising
• reading
• drawing
• listening to music
• taking quiet time when needed

Asking for help is a sign of wisdom and strength.

Staying Safe

We can help protect ourselves by:

• wearing seat belts
• wearing bicycle helmets
• following safety rules
• being careful near roads
• avoiding dangerous objects
• telling a trusted adult if something feels unsafe

Making safe choices helps prevent injuries.

Activity

Create your own "Healthy Habits" chart.

List one healthy habit for each day of the week.

At the end of the week, see how many habits you completed.

Practice

Answer these questions.

Why is water important?

Name four healthy foods.

Why do we need sleep?

Name three ways to stay physically active.

Who can you talk to if you are worried or upset?

Review

Today you learned:

• healthy foods help our bodies grow
• water is essential every day
• exercise strengthens our bodies
• sleep helps us learn and recover
• good hygiene reduces illness
• caring for our feelings is part of good health
• safe choices protect us every day

Healthy habits practiced consistently help us live strong, active, and happy lives.

Looking Ahead

Next we will celebrate everything we have learned during Grade 2.

We will review our accomplishments, reflect on our growth, and prepare for the exciting adventures of Grade 3.