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Running head: L6 - PLAN CURRICULUM

Lesson 6 Presentation Plan Curriculum

PPE 310
Dr. William Hesse
November 21, 2016

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Social - Make Connections Through Activity - January 2017

When we exercise we meet other people who have similar likes and interests. Exercising with
people and creating connections is motivating and fun. For children it is important to find
activities and sports that they can participate in and make friends.
Sports can benefit children by building self-confidence and promoting mental and physical wellbeing. Team sports, in particular, provide a child with additional social benefits. Whether a child
is the star of the team or the second string, the team aspect teaches skills a child can use in
athletics and in everyday life (Morris, 2015).
During the month of January children will connect through a Sports Fair that is held every
Saturday at our local Community Center. Children and their parents will learn about a variety of
sports, meet players and coaches, visit teams (recreational and competitive), and learn about
exercise classes. Those that choose to sign up for an activity will also be paired with a sports
buddy through the mentoring program. The fair is a great place for the childrens parents to meet
others and learn about the social aspect that occurs in sports.
January 7, 2017 - Sports and Activity Fair (9am - 2 pm)
January 14, 2017 - Sports and Activity Fair (9am - 2 pm)
January 21, 2017 - Sports and Activity Fair (9am - 2 pm)
January 29, 2017 - Sports and Activity Fair (9am - 2 pm)
Emotional - When We Eat Better, We Feel Better - February 2017
A recent study confirmed that a poor diet that was high in saturated fats and caloric levels lead to
depression (Wenk, 2015). A lack of certain vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin B12, calcium
and iron, can be correlated with symptoms of depression (Allane, 2015). Children need to eat a
balanced diet that includes protein, fruits, vegetables in order to feel good from the inside out.
When consuming a balanced diet they will feel better, be an active participant in school and
enjoy after school activities. Weekly there will be literature available about the connection

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between emotional health and food that is consumed. Demonstrations that teach children

meditation, yoga, breathing techniques and strategies to support their emotional health will occur
on Fridays during the month of February. Daily an uplifting message will be emailed to all of the
staff members to promote the connection between emotions and nutrition.
February 3, 2017 - Yoga
February 10, 2017 - Meditation
February 17, 2017 - Healthy Snacks (foods high in vitamin B12, calcium and iron)
February 24, 2017 - Signs and Symptoms of Depression
Physical - Get Active - March 2017
Physical activity helps control weight, builds lean muscle, reduces fat, promotes strong bone,
muscle and joint development, and decreases the risk of obesity. Children need 60 minutes of
play with moderate to vigorous activity every day to grow up to a healthy weight
(http://www.letsmove.gov). First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama has created energy around the
obesity epidemic in America. She has helped promote physical activity and healthy eating for
children. During the month of March there will be weekly activities that can be done with
children or adults to increase their daily physical activity. The Wednesday Walking Club will
occur weekly with a different theme to energize staff. Each staff member will be given a fitbit to
track and tally their daily steps.
March 1, 2017 - USA theme - Wear Your Red White and Blue
March 8, 2017 - Luau theme
March 15, 2017 - Disco Celebration
March 22, 2017 - Sports Day
March 29, 2017 - Celebration and Final Step Count
Spiritual - The Healing Powers of Food - April 2017
Your relationship with food can have a tremendous impact on your spiritual growth. People can
often overlook the nourishment of their body when on a spiritual path (Christopher, 2014). It is
important to gain knowledge about the effects of food and nutrition on your spiritual health. Each

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Monday in the month of April there will be a variety of guests to help discuss the healing powers
of food. Demonstrations will be conducted about the benefits of different foods.
April 3, 2017 - Garlic, Ginger and Turmeric benefits
April 10, 2017 - Young Living Demonstration about oils and their benefits
April 17, 2017 - Healing Foods Diet
April 24, 2017 - Balancing your ph through diet
Nutritional - Strategies for Healthy Eating - May 2017
Parents and caregivers play an instrumental role in guiding children to make healthy food
choices. Most people today are extremely busy and find it difficult to eat healthy. Parents and
caregivers need tools and information to support what they need to make healthier choices while
instilling healthy eating habits in children that will last a lifetime (http://www.letsmove.gov).
Every Tuesday is May meal preparation demonstrations will be offered on sight that can help you
prepare healthy meals for your family. The Demonstration and meal prep will take approximately
one hour so schedule your time now!
May 2, 2017 - Healthy Breakfasts
May 9, 2017 - Healthy Lunches
May 16, 2017 - Dinners
May 23, 2017 - Snacks
May 30, 2017 Dinners
Intellectual - Meal Planning - June 2017
Meal planning can be exhausting. There are three essential steps to planning healthy meals plan,
prep and prepare. Creating a meal plan, shopping and preparing the food for the week can be a
challenge. During the month of June we will hold sessions that will assist in helping you create
meal templates, lists of ingredients and we will have your groceries delivered to your home to
assist in meal planning. We will have different vendors such as Blue Apron on site that you can
register for meals to be sent to your home. There will be a weekly raffle winner for Blue Apron,
Safeway.com, Amazon.com as well as gift cards to shop at your favorite local store. All

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employees will also have access to a new tool that is purchased by the company to assist in
planning. If you make a favorite chicken dish, why should you have to write it down again for
shopping. The software we found will be provided to every employee. Each Thursday one hour
of the day will be dedicated to meal planning to help promote wellness. Daily recipes of the day
will be sent out to encourage food diversity. Every Thursday in the month of June from 11 am to
12 pm each employee will be allowed to meal plan for their families during their work day.

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References

Allane, F. (2015). How Does Healthy Eating Affect Physical, Mental & Social Health? Retrieved
from http://www.livestrong.com/article/445701-how-does-eating-healthy-affect-yourphysical-mental-social-health/
Christopher, M. (2014). The Connection between Spirituality and Food. Retrieved from
http://www.edgemagazine.net/2014/05/spirituality-and-food/
Lets Move. (2016). Americas Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids. Retrieved from
http://www.letsmove.gov/eat-healthy
Morris, I. (2015). Social Benefits of Childrens Team Sports. Retrieved from
http://www.livestrong.com/article/200273-do-team-sports-help-kids-to-be-successful-later-inlife/

Wenk PhD, G. L. (2015). Recent Links Between Food and Mood. Retrieved from
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/your-brain-food/201504/recent-links-betweenfood-and-mood?collection=1073403