For a child to grow into an aspiring adult it is essential to consume healthy food with necessary nutrients. To promote a healthy diet amongst children, Beaconhouse Jauhar Hilltop Campus celebrated “Healthy Food week” from 22nd November till 26th November.
To begin the week, significance of hygiene was stressed upon through the video shown to the children so that psychologically they might learn recognition regarding the factors which are considered healthy. On day 2, an activity,” Scrub your germs away “was conducted in which children were told about the items that could be used to clean one’s hand e.g. sanitizers and soap. An experiment was also conducted in which black pepper represented germs and which was repelled by the soapy hands of the children hence highlighting how soap may repel germs.
Continuing the healthy lifestyle teaching, on day 3, children were taught about oral hygiene, they learned about steps to incorporate in their brushing routine to prevent potential cavities. On day 4 children fulfilled the role of little chefs presenting their culinary skills by putting together a scrumptious healthy meal which they later shared with their peers.
To mark the end of the healthy week, a dentist visited the school and conducted a thorough dental checkup.
The dentist also inspired children to maintain a healthy
Lifestyle and conducted a questionnaire to test the knowledge of young blossoming minds about healthy lifestyle