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Didactic guide: healthy habits with pictograms

Healthy habits with pictograms

Lower primary - 6-8 years - Duration: 2 sessions of 45 min.

Introductory question

If you were a superhero, what powers would give you the energy, cleanliness and rest to save the world every day?

Explanatory summary

This activity turns the creation of healthy routines into a fun mission. Students will discover the importance of habits such as sleeping well, maintaining good hygiene and moving around, using pictograms (simple drawings) that they will create themselves. They will learn to organize their day and record their achievements, understanding that taking care of themselves is the first step to having the energy to learn and play.

Skills to be developed

  • Cognitive: Pattern identification, classification (types of habits) and sequential thinking.
  • Socioemotional: Self-management, responsible decision-making and self-awareness.
  • Internships: Fine motor skills (drawing, cutting) and time organization.

Linked standards: UNESCO, Project Based Learning.

Learning objectives

  1. Identify at least five healthy habits related to hygiene, sleep and physical activity.
  2. Create a logical sequence of a daily routine using pictograms.
  3. Record compliance with your habits on a weekly tracking chart.
  4. Explain in your own words the importance of each habit to your well-being.

Materials

Economical (Recycled)StandardPro (Digital)
Sheets of recycled paper, colored pencils, round-tipped scissors and glue stick.Colored construction paper, markers, stickers with stars or happy faces, a whiteboard or flip chart.Tablet with drawing application, printer for pictograms and a laminator for durability.

Safety note: Adult supervision is recommended during the use of scissors.

Step-by-step procedure

  1. Phase 1: Exploration and Brainstorming (20 min)
    Start a conversation with the introductory question. Brainstorm «things that make us feel strong and healthy». Introduce the concept of pictograms as «picture-messages» that help us remember.
  2. Phase 2: Creation of Pictograms (35 min)
    Each student or small group chooses 5-7 key habits (e.g., brushing teeth, sleeping 8 hours, playing outdoors, eating fruits) and designs a pictogram for each. Encourage creativity and simplicity.
  3. Phase 3: Routine Construction and Registration (35 min)
    On a poster board or sheet of paper, students paste their pictograms in a logical order (morning, afternoon and evening routine). They then create a simple weekly chart to check off each time they complete a habit.

Formative evaluation

Reflection questions:

  • Which pictogram represents your favorite healthy habit and why?
  • If a friend forgets to wash his hands, what pictogram would you show him?
  • How do you feel after a good night's sleep?

Evidence to be collected: Visual routine with pictograms, weekly record chart and participation in group discussions.

Evaluation rubric

CriteriaInitialBasicAdvancedExpert
Habit IdentificationMention 1-2 habits with help.Identify 3-4 habits.Identify 5 habits.Identify 5+ habits and explain their purpose.
Sequence CreationThe pictograms are out of order.The sequence has some logical errors.Create a logical and clear sequence.Create a logical, clear and customized sequence.
Habit LoggingIt does not use the registration table.Records inconsistently.Record most days.Record consistently and reflectively.

Differentiation

  • Supports: Provide pre-drawn pictogram templates for coloring. Work in pairs to support each other.
  • Extensions: Research a new healthy habit (e.g., drinking enough water) and create an additional pictogram for it.
  • Challenges: Design a mini-campaign with its pictograms to promote a healthy habit in another class of the school.

Connections to daily life

  • Health: Understand that small daily actions build great physical and mental well-being.
  • Environment: Encourage water saving when brushing teeth or washing hands.
  • Values: Develop personal responsibility, perseverance and self-discipline.
Safety and sustainability

Always use round-tipped scissors under supervision. Promote the use of recycled paper for drawings and the reuse of materials such as cardboard boxes to assemble the routines.

Didactic guide generated by AI. License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0. Adaptable for non-commercial educational use.

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