Sample Lesson Plans
PhunkyFoods' lesson plans are designed for delivery by classroom/teaching assistants. All plans are written in the same format for ease of use and have been designed to assist, not just in the delivery of sessions, but also to fit in with and to aid delivery of OFSTED requirements.
As there is no specific national curriculum for healthy eating the lesson plans are designed to cover the basic food competencies as laid down by the British Nutrition Foundation. These are listed in the BNF food competencies section.
The programme aims to teach children key healthy eating and physical activity messages in a light hearted and fun manner through art, drama, music, play and hands-on experience with food.
Example healthy eating session
Example physical activity session
All lesson plans consist of;
- The front page which covers; areas of learning and learning intentions (these demonstrate where the lesson fits in with the long- and medium-term planning), lesson objectives, organisation of the lesson, which resources are required to run the session, preparation that may need to done prior to the lesson, differentiation activities, assessment and observation opportunities and links to the National Curriculum.
- The second page is the actual lesson plans itself. This breaks the lesson down into various activities and describes in detail what activity should be carried out at different time points. They are easy to follow and give estimated timings to help keep classroom/teaching assistants on track.
- The final page of the lesson plan is an evaluation sheet. This enables classroom/teaching assistants an opportunity to make a note of what worked well, or what didn't work quite as well, in each session, so that changes may be made if necessary.
BNF Food Competencies
Appropriate food and nutrition understanding for pupils aged 5 to 7 years
Appropriate food and nutrition understanding for pupils aged 7 to 11 years
Appropriate food and nutrition understanding for pupils aged 5 to 7 years
A. Diet & Health Pupils aged 5-7 years should be able to:
- Enjoy their food;
- Understand that food is a basic requirement of life and that a variety of food is needed to grow, be active and maintain health;
- Recognise the 5 food groups from the Balance of Good Health model and convey basic healthy eating messages;
- Understand that eating at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables every day contributes to a healthy diet.
B. Socio-economic Aspects Pupils aged 5-7 years should be able to:
- Talk about which foods they, and others, eat and like (dislike), with reasons;
- Understand that we eat different food depending on time of day, occasion and lifestyle;
- Understand that people around the world choose food according to availability, need and preference.
C. Food Production and Processing Pupils aged 5-7 years should be able to:
- Understand that all food comes from plants and animals;
- Acknowledge that food has to be actively acquired or produced;
- Understand that food has to be changed in some way before eating;
- Talk about and investigate how familiar ingredients are processed into food products;
- Understand that food is bought from markets, shops and supermarkets – although some food may be home grown.
D. Food Preparation Skills Pupils aged 5-7 years should be able to:
- Identify and use a range of simple hand tools;
- Demonstrate a range of skills;
- Prepare simple dishes;
- Prepare food for themselves and friends, with help;
- Understand that some tools have special jobs;
- Recognise a range of basic ingredients;
- Perform preference tests for tasting.
E. Food Safety & Hygiene Pupils aged 5-7 years should be able to;
- Understand that dirty food is dangerous because it contains large numbers of microbes which may cause food poisoning;
- Understand that different types of foods needs to be stored in different ways;
- Demonstrate safety and cleanliness in practical work;
- Recognise that some foods must be washed or cooked before eating;
- Use equipment safely.
Appropriate food and nutrition understanding for pupils aged 7 to 11 years
A. Diet & Health Pupils aged 7-11 years should be able to:
- Understand that a variety of food is needed for a healthy diet;
- Identify and classify foods and composite dishes according to the 5 food groups in the Balance of Good Health model;
- Understand that food provides energy and nutrients (in different amounts);
- Understand that food is needed to be active for health and maintain health and wellbeing;
- Make healthy choices to improve their diet, explaining what they have changed and why;
- Apply dental health and personal hygiene practices.
B. Socio-economic Aspects Pupils aged 7-11 years should be able to:
- Understand that food can be combined in many different ways and that his may be influenced by cost, race, religion, and social custom;
- Acknowledge that different people choose and combine foods to make snacks and meals. The total amount and range of foods and drink consumed is called the diet;
- Understand that food labels provide a range of information about food to help people make choices.
C. Food Production and Processing Pupils aged 7-11 years should be able to:
- Investigate where food comes from;
- Acknowledge that throughout the world there are people who produce food by rearing animals, growing crops or by fishing and hunting;
- Comprehend that nearly all food has to be processed to make it edible and safe;
- Appreciate that there are different methods of processing used in domestic and commercial situations.
D. Food Preparation Skills Pupils aged 7-11 years should be able to:
- Demonstrate an increasing range of practical food handling skills;
- Understand that there are different methods of cooking;
- Weigh and measure accurately;
- Describe, with reasons, the effect of heat on taste, texture, odour and appearance;
- Demonstrate a range of shaping and finishing techniques;
- Prepare and cook simple dishes;
- Select and use appropriate tools when preparing and cooking food;
- Perform preference and discrimination sensory tests for tasting.
E. Food Safety & Hygiene Pupils aged 7-11 years should be able to:
- Understand that food can spoil and decay due to microbes, insects and other pests;
- Understand that microbes need food, warmth, moisture and time to multiply;
- Understand that food hygiene means preventing contamination by safe handling and storage so that food is safe to eat;
- Apply good personal hygiene practices;
- Use information provided on food labels to store food products safely;
- Use cold storage;
- Organise a clean and safe food preparation area;
- List ways to ensure food hygiene while they are working.