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After reading poems, discuss any unfamiliar words.

Lead students in a discussion of words that have multiple meanings such as roast, toast, saying “cheese,” etc.

Talk about rhyming words. Have students find rhyming words in the poems.

Write both poems on board or chart with blanks. On separate paper have students supply their own words in the blanks.

Variation: Have small groups of students work together to create poems.

Extension: Some students will be able to match their foods with the five major food groups of MyPyramid.

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I Eat Peas…Sometimes CheeseGetting to Know MyPyramid Teacher Reinforcement Activities

Demonstrates understanding of phonemic awareness by: (a) rhyming words...; (b) which words have same target sounds (i.e. beg., medial, final) (ELA-1-E-1, GLE #1); Distinguishes between poem, fable, & fairy tale (ELA-6-E3, GLE #21); Independently writes grade appropriate compositions including simple rhymes & poems (ELA-2-E4, GLE #29).

Demonstrates competency in many movement forms…(Physical Ed. GLEs: 1-P-1.1, 1-P-4.1, 1-P-4.3).

Skill Development Benchmarks:

Skill Development Benchmarks:

References:References: 1 . I. Kelley. Growing Up Fit Together Curriculum Team, 2009.2. Concepts adapted from Health Ahead/Heart Smart. Nutrition Section, Lesson #1-2N, “Try Something New,” “New Foods Poem.”3. “Jump Rope for Heart Program May Improve Student Performance,” www.actionbasedlearning.com.

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I eat peas,Sometimes cheese,

Best of all, I like toast.It goes well with my roast.

I eat beets,Sometimes meat,

I like cherries,But also berries.

Activity: Having Fun With New Food PoemsProcedure: Students will need much exposure in a variety of ways to grasp the importance of the message of MyPyramid. MyPyramid teaches the five major food groups and the importance of physical activity.

Begin by reading the poems about foods to the class:1.

First Food Poems1

Activity:

Food Poetry and Art:Illustrate food poems. Back each original poem with colored paper to display in classroom. Cut sheets in the shapes of particular foods.Create a class book of poems. Add a cover made of wallpaper, con-struction paper, cardstock, etc.

Five ‘n Jive: Jump Rope ChantsStudents will pretend to have a jump rope. If the class has a jump rope, students may take turns with the jump rope while others continue to jump with a pretend rope. As students “jump rope,” they will chant one of the food poems shown above, or chant one of their original food poems.

(Note: Most first graders need coaching on how to jump rope. Jump rope is excellent for cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and coordination.3 It is a skill that children can learn to enjoy in early grades.)

I eat

Sometimes

Best of all, I like

It goes well with

After reading poems, discuss any unfamiliar words.

Lead students in a discussion of words that have multiple meanings such as roast, toast, saying “cheese,” etc.

Talk about rhyming words. Have students find rhyming words in the poems.

Write both poems on board or chart with blanks. On separate paper have students supply their own words in the blanks.

Variation: Have small groups of students work together to create poems.

Extension: Some students will be able to match their foods with the five major food groups of MyPyramid.

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rtsto G

rowin

g Up

Fit

Copyright 2009 1GRADE

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I Eat Peas…Sometimes CheeseGetting to Know MyPyramid Teacher Reinforcement Activities

Demonstrates understanding of phonemic awareness by: (a) rhyming words...; (b) which words have same target sounds (i.e. beg., medial, final) (ELA-1-E-1, GLE #1); Distinguishes between poem, fable, & fairy tale (ELA-6-E3, GLE #21); Independently writes grade appropriate compositions including simple rhymes & poems (ELA-2-E4, GLE #29).

Demonstrates competency in many movement forms…(Physical Ed. GLEs: 1-P-1.1, 1-P-4.1, 1-P-4.3).

Skill Development Benchmarks:

Skill Development Benchmarks:

References:References: 1 . I. Kelley. Growing Up Fit Together Curriculum Team, 2009.2. Concepts adapted from Health Ahead/Heart Smart. Nutrition Section, Lesson #1-2N, “Try Something New,” “New Foods Poem.”3. “Jump Rope for Heart Program May Improve Student Performance,” www.actionbasedlearning.com.

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4.

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English

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guage A

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I eat peas,Sometimes cheese,

Best of all, I like toast.It goes well with my roast.

I eat beets,Sometimes meat,

I like cherries,But also berries.

Activity: Having Fun With New Food PoemsProcedure: Students will need much exposure in a variety of ways to grasp the importance of the message of MyPyramid. MyPyramid teaches the five major food groups and the importance of physical activity.

Begin by reading the poems about foods to the class:1.

First Food Poems1

Activity:

Food Poetry and Art:Illustrate food poems. Back each original poem with colored paper to display in classroom. Cut sheets in the shapes of particular foods.Create a class book of poems. Add a cover made of wallpaper, con-struction paper, cardstock, etc.

Five ‘n Jive: Jump Rope ChantsStudents will pretend to have a jump rope. If the class has a jump rope, students may take turns with the jump rope while others continue to jump with a pretend rope. As students “jump rope,” they will chant one of the food poems shown above, or chant one of their original food poems.

(Note: Most first graders need coaching on how to jump rope. Jump rope is excellent for cardiovascular fitness, muscular endurance, and coordination.3 It is a skill that children can learn to enjoy in early grades.)