Physical Activity
I am allowed to have 30 minutes of screentime after school, and I have already used it. What is something else I could do?
Go play a game with friends, practice basketball, go for a walk or bike ride
Bella just got home from school and is looking for a snack, she finds a box of oreos, some trail mix, and some oranges. Which would be the most nutritious options?
The trail mix or the oranges.
Jimmy is deciding if he should play more video games with his friends or if he should suggest going to play soccer. What are the outcomes of his choices?
If he plays more video games he might sleep badly.
If he goes to play soccer he is getting physical activity and it will improve his health.
You are deciding what to pack in your lunch. The choices you have are to make a sandwich or to pack some candy. What are the outcomes of your choices?
If I pack a sandwich I will be full after lunch so I will be ready to focus.
If I pack candy and only eat candy my stomach might get upset and I will get hungry again fast.
Use the DECIDE model to make a decision.
You are at recess and you see your friends sitting on a bench, and you see some of your other friends playing kickball. What do you decide to do?
D-what to do at recess
E-sit on a bench, or play kickball
C-If I sit on the bench I might get antsy in class, if I play kickball it will be fun and I get to use some of my energy
I- I feel like sitting on a bench is not a good use of recess time.
D- I chose to play kickball
E- I had fun and got to do some physical activity.
Use the DECIDE Model to make a decision
You are in the lunch line at school. You are choosing a side and you get to pick between the salad bar and fruit or a bag of chips. What do you decide?
D-What to pick for a side
E- Chips or a salad and fruit
C-If I pick chips it might be good but not filling. If I chose fruit and salad I get more food and will make me feel better.
I- I am hungry today so I want more food.
D- I chose fruit and salad
E- I got food that was filling and is good for me.