The Energy Express: All Aboard for Nutrition and Physical Activity Fun!
This course is designed to help your child develop healthy habits and a positive relationship with food and physical activity.
Happy Kids Nutrition Academy
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What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. includedAssessment
includedGrading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 1 - 4
Beginner Level
Is your learner full of energy and ready to learn how to fuel that energy with healthy foods and fun physical activities? In The Energy Express, learners will embark on an exciting 4-week journey to explore the world of nutrition and physical activity! This course combines the essentials of healthy eating with engaging movement activities, teaching kids how to stay strong, energized, and healthy. Through interactive lessons, fun challenges, and hands-on activities, your learner will discover how food impacts their energy levels, the importance of physical activity, and how to make smart choices that keep their body in top shape. Each lesson is designed to be educational and exciting, making it easy for kids to learn and apply healthy habits in their daily lives. Why Enroll Your Learner? Parents will love this course because it goes beyond just teaching nutrition and physical activity. It’s about creating lasting habits that encourage your learner to make healthy choices that boost their energy and support their growth. This course focuses on: Balanced Nutrition: Learners will understand the five food groups, how to read food labels, and how to make healthy choices for breakfast and snacks. Physical Activity: In addition to nutrition, this course teaches kids the importance of staying active and how physical activity fuels their body for better energy and well-being. Mindful Eating: Kids will learn the difference between appetite and hunger, how to eat mindfully, and how to be more aware of the foods that nourish them. Hands-on Learning: From fun quizzes and food label activities to making a nutritious "Egg in a Mug" breakfast and taking a yogurt taste test, this course is packed with interactive moments. What Makes This Class Different? The Energy Express is unique because it combines both nutrition education and physical activity in a fun, engaging, and kid-friendly way. Unlike other courses on Outschool that may focus solely on nutrition or fitness, this course integrates both in a way that is accessible and exciting for learners. We use creative lessons that help kids develop healthy habits while having fun, ensuring they leave with the tools they need to thrive!
Learning Goals
Understand the Five Food Groups and Their BenefitsDistinguish Between Appetite and Hunger
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
The five food groups
What are they, and food sources.
The importance of eating breakfast every day handout
How to Read a Food Label
Egg in a mug recipe
Breakfast ideas Lesson 2:
What is sugar
Sugar facts
true and false quiz
Healthy snack options
Yogurt taste test Lesson 3:
Appetite vs hunger
What is the difference?
Preteen Dietary habits
Food influences (family, media, and peers)
Tips on how to eat more mindfully
Dinner nutrition log handout
Mindful eating handout Lesson 4:
Physical activity
How much physical activity is recommended
What types of physical activity can you do (aerobic vs muscle)
What are the benefits Other Details
Parental Guidance
Information regarding eternal links:
Youtube: The lesson videos are recorded and uploaded onto youtube. The teacher will post the youtube link to the classroom.
Google Forms: Every week, there will be multiple choice quizzes created in Google Forms. To protect learners' privacy, learners' email addresses will not be shared with the teacher or with the other students. The quizzes are automatically marked at the completion of the quiz. Learners are welcome to post their quiz results to the classroom.
Students will not need to create a Youtube or Google account in order to participate.
Parents should be close by to help with food prep such as cutting or transferring hot food. The experiments use eggs and dairy but the recipes are 100% modifiable to accommodate learners with food allergies and dietary lifestyles.
Supply List
For the egg in a mug recipe: Microwave safe mug Nonstick cooking spray Fork 2 Eggs Salt and Pepper Cheese or Cheese Stick Lunch Meat (optional) Veggies (optional) Bagel Thin/Toast/Egg McMuffin (optional) For the yogurt taste test: Two 32 oz. containers of yogurts— one healthier and one less healthy. I like to use “Light N’ Fit Dannon Yogurt” and “Strawberry Yoplait Original Yogurt”. Spoons for each learner enroll Miniature paper cups (2 per learner enrolled)
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
1. Whitney, E., & Rolfes, S. R. (2018). Understanding Nutrition (14th ed.). Cengage Learning.
2. American Heart Association. (2017). Healthy Eating Plate. Retrieved from
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020). Physical Activity Basics. Retrieved from
Joined August, 2019
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics from Memorial University of Newfoundland
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition Sciences from Mount Saint Vincent University
Erin Madden has taught courses on nutrition and physical activity to students in grades 1-5, focusing on the importance of making healthy choices and developing healthy habits.
Erin has expertise in:
1. **Nutrition Education:** Erin has a deep understanding of the science of nutrition and physical activity, and is well-versed in teaching students about the five food groups, sugar, appetite vs hunger, and mindful eating habits.
2. **Lesson Planning:** Erin has designed and implemented engaging and interactive lesson plans that incorporate hands-on activities, games, and real-life examples to make learning fun and interactive.
3. **Child Development:** Erin has experience working with students in grades 1-5 and understands the cognitive and developmental needs of this age group.
4. **Parental Engagement:** Erin is skilled in communicating with parents and engaging them in the learning process, providing them with resources and support to help their children develop healthy habits.
Teaching Style: Erin's teaching style is interactive, engaging, and student-centered. She encourages students to ask questions, think critically, and make connections between their own experiences and the concepts they are learning.Reviews
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