October’s wellbeing indicator is HEALTHY. Please use the prompts below to talk to your child about this indicator. This will help them complete their wellbeing wheel in school.
Nursery and Primary 1
- I can eat in the dinner hall (or ‘Cathedral Café’ in the nursery) with others.
- I can talk about foods that are healthy.
- I can talk about foods that are unhealthy.
- I can make and eat foods that are new to me.
- I can make food from simple recipes.
- I know how to be hygienic around food.
- I drink water to keep me healthy.
- I can look after my teeth.
- I know when I need to wash my hands.
Primary 2 – 4
- I can show good table manners.
- I can choose, make and eat a range of foods that are new to me.
- I can follow a recipe to make healthy food for different events.
- I know that my dietary needs change as I get older.
- I know how to be hygienic around food.
- I can sort foods into the main food groups.
- I can explain my food likes and dislikes.
- I know why water keeps me healthy.
- I can look after my own personal hygiene.
- I know how much sleep I need to stay healthy.
Primary 5 – 7
- I have strategies to help manage and control my emotions.
- I take care of my own personal hygiene.
- I can prepare and select a variety of foods for a range of situations.
- I can describe and prepare a healthy eating plan.
- I am aware of current healthy eating advice.
- I can list the 5 nutrient groups.