The SWAP IT team have developed two lessons to complement the SWAP IT healthy lunchbox program. The lessons were developed in collaboration with primary school teachers and are based on the NSW Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-10 Syllabus. Each lesson has a separate plan for each of the Stages. Follow the links below to access the lesson plans and associated resources.

Lesson 1: Healthy Eating

This lesson introduces students to the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating and the five food groups: grain (cereal) foods, vegetables and legumes/beans, fruit, lean meats and alternatives, dairy foods and alternatives.

• Early Stage 1

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

Lesson 2: Healthy Lunchboxes

This lesson outlines why it is important for students to pack a healthy lunchbox and the types
of everyday foods that can be packed for each break in the school day.

• Early Stage 1

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

Healthy Lunchbox Flipcharts

The healthy lunchbox flipcharts provided to each classroom as part of the SWAP IT program are available to download in electronic format. These provide a larger and engaging format when used with projectors/smartboards for class discussions about healthy food choices. Click the link below to download.

• Powerpoint

• Pdf