Mindful Eating: Grades 4–6
Lesson 2 of A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide introduces students to the concepts of mindfulness and mindful eating. Designed for students in grades 4 to 6 and aligned with Alberta and Saskatchewan curriculum outcomes, this lesson gives students the opportunity to explore mindfulness in an accessible, age-appropriate way – and even try mindful eating themselves.
With a slide deck, facilitation notes, and a hands-on e-learning activity, this lesson makes it easy for teachers to bring these concepts into the classroom without additional prep.
This lesson includes (Access all materials below):
- A slide deck with facilitation notes,
- A complete Teacher Guide, and
- A digital e-learning activity for independent or group use.
Curious about how to support mindful eating in your classroom? Read our article “Mindfulness and Mindful Eating in the Classroom” to dive deeper into practical strategies and tips.
This lesson is part of the five-part A Guided Discovery of Canada’s Food Guide program. It's perfect for making food literacy meaningful and relevant to your students' daily lives. Explore all the lessons here.
If e-learning isn't feasible, contact us at teach@dfc-plc.ca to request printable versions of this resource, which achieve the same learning outcomes.
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