Wellbeing and healthy choices

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Wellbeing and healthy choices

Our learning goal

I can name healthy choices that support my wellbeing.

One healthy choice you already know

Use this to surface simple prior ideas such as sleep, water, food, walking, breaks, calm, friends or help.

What is wellbeing?

Wellbeing means feeling as well as we can.

It includes:

• body

• mind

• feelings

• daily life

Keep the definition simple and practical. For this group, link wellbeing to everyday life: sleep, mood, getting on with others, and coping with the day.

Wellbeing has different parts

• Physical wellbeing - how our body feels

• Mental wellbeing - how we think and cope

• Emotional wellbeing - how we feel

• Social wellbeing - how we get on with other people

Healthy choices happen every day

Small choices can help wellbeing.

Examples:

• eating regular meals

• drinking water

• getting enough sleep

• taking breaks

Emphasise that healthy choices do not need to be perfect. The key idea is that small regular habits can make a difference.

Why healthy choices matter

Healthy choices can help us:

• have more energy

• feel calmer

• focus better

• stay safer

• manage each day

What does wellbeing include?

A

Body, mind, feelings, daily life

B

Money, clothes, games, travel

C

School, homework, tests, grades

D

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks

Checks the simple definition from slides 2 to 5.

Complete the wellbeing text

Wellbeing means feeling as well as we can. It includes our body, mind, feelings and daily life. Small choices can help us each day. Healthy choices can help us feel calmer and have more energy.

body

choices

energy

phones

worries

noise

toys

Blanks use key taught words from slides 2 to 5.

Food gives us energy

Food helps our body and brain work.

Healthy eating can include:

• regular meals

• fruit and vegetables

• not too many sugary snacks

Avoid overloading with nutrition detail. Keep the message on regular, balanced eating and how it supports energy and concentration.

Drinking water helps the body

Water helps us to:

• stay hydrated

• think more clearly

• avoid feeling tired

• support our body during the day

Sleep is important

Good sleep can help us:

• feel rested

• improve mood

• learn better

• have energy for the day

If helpful, mention simple sleep habits such as a regular bedtime and less screen time before sleep, but keep the slide itself uncluttered.

Moving our body supports wellbeing

Movement does not have to be hard.

Examples:

• walking

• stretching

• dancing

• sport

Movement can help mood and energy.

Which choice can help you stay hydrated?

A

Walking outside

B

Drinking water

C

Going to sleep

D

Listening to music

Draws on slides 6 to 9 about food, water, sleep and movement.

Complete the healthy habits text

Food gives us energy for the day. Drinking water helps us think more clearly. Good sleep can improve mood, and movement can help our mood and energy.

energy

water

sleep

energy

screens

stress

sweets

noise

Four blanks spread across the whole paragraph and tied to the lifestyle block.

Which healthy habit feels easiest for you?

1

Regular meals

2

Drinking water

3

More sleep

4

More movement

Looking after mental wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is about how we think, feel and cope.

Helpful choices include:

• taking breaks

• asking for help

• doing calming activities

Use clear, everyday language. Students do not need abstract mental health theory here; they need practical actions they recognise.

Stress can affect wellbeing

When stress builds up, we may:

• feel worried

• find it hard to focus

• get tired or upset

• need support

Normalise stress as something many people feel. Avoid making this a diagnostic slide; keep it focused on recognising effects.

Simple ways to feel calmer

Some calming choices are:

• slow breathing

• quiet time

• listening to music

• going outside

• talking to someone trusted

Asking for help is a healthy choice

Support can come from:

• family

• friends

• tutors

• support staff

• health professionals

Reinforce that asking for help is a strength, not a failure. If relevant, connect this to support available in the FE setting.

What is a healthy choice when stress builds up?

A

Ignore everyone

B

Stay up later

C

Ask for help

D

Skip all breaks

Checks practical actions from slides 10 to 13.

Complete the calming text

Mental wellbeing is about how we think, feel and cope. Helpful choices include taking breaks and doing calming activities. Slow breathing and talking to someone trusted can help us feel calmer.

cope

breaks

breathing

calmer

shouting

running

hiding

angry

Uses the exact practical language from the mental wellbeing block.

Who could you ask for help?

Expected answer elements: a trusted adult or support person named on slide 13, such as family, friend, tutor, support staff or health professional. Accept any suitable example and discuss why that person feels safe to ask.

Healthy relationships matter

Healthy relationships can make us feel:

• safe

• respected

• listened to

• supported

Signs of a healthy relationship

A healthy relationship includes:

• kindness

• respect

• honesty

• good boundaries

• feeling able to say no

Keep boundaries very concrete: personal space, privacy, time, and saying no to things that feel wrong or unsafe.

Online choices affect wellbeing

Online wellbeing can include:

• taking breaks from screens

• being kind online

• staying safe with personal information

• blocking harmful content

If the class needs it, note that online spaces can affect mood just like offline spaces. Keep examples practical and non-alarmist.

Safe choices protect us

Safe choices may include:

• thinking before we act

• avoiding pressure from others

• choosing trusted people

• getting help when something feels wrong

Which is a sign of a healthy relationship?

A

Kindness

B

Pressure

C

Secrecy

D

Fear

Checks the contrast between healthy signs and unsafe behaviours from slides 14 to 17.

Complete the safety text

Healthy relationships include respect and good boundaries. Online wellbeing includes taking breaks from screens and staying safe with personal information. Safe choices include choosing trusted people.

boundaries

breaks

information

trusted

passwords

secrets

strangers

pressure

Links relationship, online and safety vocabulary from the final block.

Which safe choice matters most online?

1

Take breaks

2

Be kind

3

Keep info private

4

Block harm

What is one thing you learned today?

Reflection only. Invite one simple thing learned from the lesson, such as sleep, water, asking for help, boundaries or online safety.

What helped you understand best?

Reflection only. Students may mention examples, pictures, class talk, polls or fill-in tasks.

How do you feel about making healthy choices now?

Glossary

wellbeing - feeling as well as we can in our body, mind and daily life

physical wellbeing - how healthy and strong our body feels

mental wellbeing - how we think and cope with life

emotional wellbeing - how we feel inside

social wellbeing - how we get on with other people

hydrated - having enough water in the body

stress - feeling worried or under pressure

Glossary

calming activity - something that helps us feel more relaxed

support - help from a person or service

healthy relationship - a relationship with respect, kindness and safety

boundary - a limit that helps keep us safe and comfortable

screen time - time spent using a phone, tablet or computer

personal information - private details such as name, address or phone number