Do you promote a healthy heart in your classroom?
It is never too early to begin introducing healthy eating habits. With the rise in childhood obesity, it is becoming more important to educate children on making healthy choices at an early age. There are simple activities you might consider adding to your classroom routine that will help the children learn to make better choices. Keep a bottle of water on your desk or teacher workspace. Let the children see you drinking the water during the day. Encourage them to get a drink of water throughout the day.
Interact with the children while on the playground and encourage them to run and play. You might offer an organized game they can choose to participate in during outdoor time.
You are the greatest example for the children. When they see you making healthy choices, they will want to follow your lead!