### Lesson Plan: Health Habits - Drug Use II
**Target Audience:** Toddlers (ages 2-3)
**Duration:** 30 minutes
#### Objective:
- To introduce toddlers to the concept of good health habits.
- To instill the idea that certain substances, like drugs, can be harmful.
- To teach toddlers basic strategies to stay safe and healthy.
#### Materials:
- Picture books about healthy habits and safe behaviors
- Puppets or dolls for role-playing
- Healthy snack items (e.g., fruits, vegetables)
- Simple posters or flashcards with images of healthy and unhealthy items
#### Outline:
**1. Welcome and Introduction (5 minutes)**
- Greeting: Welcome the students with a cheerful hello and gather them in a circle.
- Brief Explain: Today we'll talk about how to stay healthy and why it's important.
**2. Story Time (10 minutes)**
- Read-Aloud: Choose a picture book that subtly introduces the concept of healthy habits vs. unhealthy habits. For example, "Harry the Healthy Hippo" who says no to things that could make him sick.
- Discussion: After reading, engage the children by asking simple questions about the story. "Why did Harry say 'no' to the bad things?"
**3. Role-Playing With Puppets (10 minutes)**
- Set Up: Use puppets to act out scenarios where a character is offered something harmful (clearly labeled "bad" with simple red 'X' props).
- Interaction: Encourage the children to help the puppet make a good choice. Ask them, "Should our puppet friend take the yucky thing?"
**4. Healthy Habits Chart (5 minutes)**
- Show Posters: Display posters showing healthy foods, activities, and habits (brushing teeth, washing hands) versus unhealthy options.
- Sorting Activity: Let the children place stickers or magnets on the healthy side of the chart.
**5. Healthy Snack Time (5 minutes)**
- Provide healthy snacks and explain to the children why these snacks are good for them. "These carrots help you see better. This apple keeps you strong."
#### Closing:
- Summarize: Quickly go over the key points. “We learned about saying 'no' to yucky things and choosing good, healthy things!”
- Goodbye Song: Sing a goodbye song to end the session on a positive note.
#### Additional Notes:
- Keep language simple and concepts very basic.
- Constantly reassure and praise the toddlers for their engagement and answers.
- Ensure a safe, comfortable, and positive environment.
- Involve caregivers by providing take-home materials that reinforce the lesson.
By focusing on healthy habits and subtly addressing the concept of harmful substances through appropriate and engaging activities, toddlers can start to understand the importance of making healthy choices even at a very young age.