In this Adventure, Lions will explore the different food groups, have fun being active, and the importance of rest.
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Before starting this Adventure:
Identify the five different food groups.
Practice hand washing. Point out when you should wash your hands.
Be active for 20 minutes.
Practice methods that help you rest.
Identify the five different food groups.
Cub Scouts bring and share their favorite food from one of the five food groups.
Activity for Cub Scouts to identify food groups and what doesn’t belong.
Use play food to help Cub Scouts identify the five different food groups.
Practice hand washing. Point out when you should wash your hands.
Choose one of the following:
Cub Scouts pop bubbles and wash their hands.
Practice handwashing and learn to wash your hands while singing happy birthday.
Practice handwashing and put the steps to washing hands in the right order.
Be active for 20 minutes.
Have a dance party with Cub Scouts and adult partners.
Practice methods that help you rest.
Learn that animals sleep and rest too, but some do so during the day and some during the night.
Learn how music can influence your ability to rest and relax.
Adult partners work with Cub Scouts to establish good bedtime habits.
