This week, we came together for a Key Stage 1 community meeting as part of our guiding question: How can I be the healthiest version of me?
During our time together, we focused on how the food we eat helps to keep our bodies strong, healthy and full of energy. To get us thinking, we began with a simple question—holding up an apple and a piece of chocolate:
“Which one helps our body grow strong?”
The children quickly recognised that while some foods are better for our bodies, we can still enjoy a balance. This helped us introduce an important message: healthy eating is about balance, not restriction.
Learning About Healthy Foods
We explored the different types of food our bodies need:
- Fruits and vegetables help keep us healthy
- Carbohydrates (like bread and pasta) give us energy
- Dairy helps build strong bones
- Protein supports growth and repair
The children enjoyed sharing their own ideas, talking about the healthy foods they already love and eat at home.
Healthy or Not?
We then played a quick game of “Healthy or Not?” where children responded to different foods using actions:
- 👍 Hands on head = healthy most of the time
- 👎 Hands on knees = sometimes foods
This was a great way to reinforce that some foods are everyday foods and some are sometimes foods—and that both have a place in a balanced diet.
Reflecting Together
We spent some time thinking about how healthy foods help our bodies. The children shared brilliant ideas about how food gives us energy, helps us grow, and keeps us feeling good.
We also linked this back to our wider learning:
If we want to be superheroes in our community, we need strong, healthy bodies!
Making a Healthy Pledge
To finish our community meeting, each child made a simple, personal pledge about how they can make a healthy choice:
- Eat more fruit and vegetables
- Drink more water
- Try a new healthy food
This moment encouraged the children to take ownership of their choices and recognise that even small changes can make a big difference.
Our Key Message
We reminded the children that being healthy doesn’t mean being perfect. Instead, it’s about making small, positive choices each day that help our bodies grow, stay strong, and feel their best.
We are so proud of how engaged and thoughtful the children were during this session. Ask your child about their healthy pledge—you might even be inspired to make one of your own!
Thank you for your continued support.