Junior Resources

Lesson Plans

These lessons help pupils in 1st to 3rd class build lifelong healthy habits. From food and farming to movement and sustainability, each topic is curriculum-linked, engaging and easy to implement in the classroom.

What Pupils will learn

These lessons deepen pupils’ understanding of healthy habits and responsible choices. Through interactive discussions and activities, pupils connect nutrition, movement, sustainability and dental care to their everyday lives.

Strong Bones, Strong Bodies

Pupils explore the role of dairy in supporting bone health and growth. They learn how nutrients like calcium, protein and vitamins help keep their bodies strong and active.

Fit for Life

Through movement-focused learning, pupils understand the link between physical activity and health. They explore fun, everyday ways to stay active and strengthen their bones and muscles.

Healthy Smiles Start Early

This lesson teaches the importance of dental hygiene and food choices. Pupils explore how to protect their teeth with proper brushing, less sugar, and tooth-friendly dairy.

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Explore all Junior Cycle lesson plans

These fun and educational lessons are designed for pupils in 1st to 3rd class. Each one encourages healthy choices, physical activity and curiosity through interactive learning, teamwork and everyday links to food, farming and wellbeing.

 

DAIRY IN MY DIET

Pupils explore the role of dairy in a balanced diet. They learn about nutrients like calcium and protein, and how dairy supports strong bones, teeth and overall health.

 

Keeping Active

This lesson highlights how movement keeps bones and muscles healthy. Pupils discover weight-bearing exercises and how daily activity supports growing bodies.

 

Dental Health

Pupils learn how to care for their teeth and gums through brushing tips and good food choices. They explore how sugar impacts teeth and why dairy helps keep them strong.

 

Dairy & Eating sustainably

Children learn how food choices affect the planet. They explore topics like food miles, seasonal produce and grass-based dairy farming in Ireland.

 

GRASS
TO GLASS

This lesson follows the journey of milk from farm to fridge. Pupils learn about dairy farming, milk production, and the steps milk takes before it reaches their glass.

PLAY THE GAME

Bone Builder

Put knowledge into action with The Bone Builder! In this energetic game, pupils complete movement challenges and answer quiz questions to strengthen their ‘skeletons’ with each correct answer. A fun and active way to wrap up the Junior Cycle lessons!

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