Fuel Your Future Slides
Counselor Connection
Elementary Wellness Series
Fuel Your Future
A guide to making superpowered food choices, listening to your awesome body, and setting healthy goals!
Plate Power Lesson
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How Does Your Tummy Feel?
Mindful Eating
Meet Your Hunger Signals
Your body sends awesome signals to tell you when it needs fuel and when it has had enough. Mindful eating means slowing down and listening!
Counselor Tip: Eating too fast makes it hard for your brain to hear your tummy's signals!
The 1-to-5 Tummy Meter
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1. Empty
Growling & weak. Needs fuel now!
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2. Hungry
Ready to eat, but not starving yet.
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3. Perfect
Satisfied, energetic, and happy!
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4. Full
A little heavy, maybe ate too fast.
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5. Stuffed
Uncomfortable. Tummy aches!
🎯 Aim to start eating at 2, and stop happily at 3!
Discussion Topic: "How does eating slowly help you feel when you are full?"
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Your Plate, Your Power
Balanced Choices
The Big 5 Food Groups
Think of your plate like a power grid. Each section provides special nutrients to keep you active, focused, and strong throughout the day!
The Balanced Half Challenge
Make at least half of your meal plate full of colorful fruits and vegetables!
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Veggies
Glow & Protect
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Grains
Go Energy
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Fruits
Vitamin Superpower
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Protein
Muscle Builder
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Dairy / Calcium Alternatives Strong Bones & Teeth
Discussion Topic: "What is your absolute favorite fruit or vegetable?"
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Choose Your Fuel: Snack Smarter
Snack Game
The Energy Crashers
Fast Spike
These snacks give you quick, short energy, but can lead to a mood crash later. They often have added sugars and empty calories.
🥤 Soda Pop
🍩 Donuts
🥔 Salty Chips
Try to eat these on special occasions only!
Super Fuel
The Power Providers
These whole food choices release slow, steady fuel for your muscles and brain to keep you in the "Perfect" zone longer!
🍎 Apple & Nuts
🥕 Baby Carrots
🥛 Plain Yogurt
Perfect daily snacks for high focus & play!
Discussion Topic: "What super snack can we create using elements from the right box?"
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Screen-Free Mindful Moments
Screen-Free Meals
The Dinner Screen Lockdown Challenge
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No Digital Distractions
Putting phones, tablets, and gaming systems away so your brain focuses 100% on tasting and feeling satisfied.
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Connect with Family
Talking about your day, laughing together, and sharing stories over yummy, nourishing foods.
🌟 Challenge: Try one dinner this week completely screen-free with your family!
Why Go Screen-Free?
- Taste Better: You actually notice the awesome flavors and textures of your meal!
- Better Portions: Your brain registers when you are full sooner, preventing discomfort.
- Family Fun: Screen-free meals let you build stronger, closer relationships!
Discussion Topic: "What is your family's favorite topic to talk about at the table?"
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Your Counselor Goal Challenge
My Plate Power Plan
Take-Home Challenge
It's time to put your power to the test! You will receive a **Plate Power Goal Tracker** to take home to your family.
We want to focus on small, fun, daily habits that supercharge your body, mind, and energy levels!
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1. Water Power Up
Drink water throughout the day instead of sugary sodas or juices.
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2. Rainbow Plate Champion
Fill half your lunch or dinner plate with colorful fruits and veggies.
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3. Screen-Free Superstar
Complete at least one dinner with zero screens. Enjoy talking!
Challenge: "Track your habits at home to earn your counselor certificate!"
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Plate Power Family Tracker
School Counselor Take-Home Resource
Elementary Wellness
Plate Power Family Guide
Supercharge your energy, boost your focus, and team up with your family for healthy, happy habits!
Student:
Date:
Class:
Veg
Grain
Fruit
Prot
MyPlate
The Rainbow Half Challenge
Fill half of your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables! They are packed with vitamins and minerals to keep your body glowing, protecting you from common bugs and providing high energy for active play.
The Super Snack Swap Game
Upgrade your everyday school and play fuel! Swap out quick sugary fixes for long-lasting, steady power.
⚠️ Energy Crashers:
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Sugary Sodas No real hydration
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Salty Chips Spikes blood sodium
🌟 Super Fuel Swaps:
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Water / Lemon Slice Super hydrating
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Baby Carrots & Hummus Crunchy muscle energy
Screen-Free Family Table Talk
Put your electronic devices completely away during mealtime! Slow down, enjoy your food, and ask each other these three fun discussion questions:
🦸 Superpower
"If our family could have any superpower, what would it be?"
😂 Big Laughs
"What is the funniest thing that happened this week?"
🙏 Thankful
"What is one tasty food you are extra thankful for today?"
Turn over to find your Weekly Goal Tracker and counselor activity card! Page 1 of 2
Weekly Counselor Challenge
Goal Setting & Action
My Plate Power Tracker
Color in the star each day you complete your healthy counselor goal. Work together with your family!
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Water Power Up 4+ cups of pure water
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Rainbow Plate 1/2 plate fruits/veggies
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Screen-Free Meal No tech during dinner