CATCH-UP FRIDAYS TEACHING GUIDE

I. General Overview
Catch-up Subject: Health Grade Level: 5
Quarterly Theme: Drug Education Sub-theme: How to make
(refer to Enclosure No. 3 of DM 001, s. 2024, Quarter 3)
informed decisions
to be drug-free
Time: Date:
II. Session Outline
Session Title: “Informed decisions to be drug-free”
Session At the end of the session, learners will be able to:
Objectives: a) Develop assertiveness skills to say no to drugs and
communicate boundaries clearly with peers and others.;
b) Cultivate a sense of personal responsibility and commitment to
healthy choices for oneself and others.
c) Learn to cope with challenging situations in healthy ways,
without to drug use.
Key Concepts:  Making informed decisions is an ongoing process. Be kind to
yourself as you navigate challenges and learn from experiences.
 Every individual’s journey is unique. Embrace your
individuality and seek resources that resonate with your needs
and values.
 Celebrate your commitment to a healthy, drug-free life. It’s an
investment in your future and a statement of self-respect and
empowerment
III. Teaching Strategies
Components Duration Activities and Procedures
Activity: “Truth or Myth?”
Materials: Print-out of statements about drugs and their
A. Introduction effects (some true and some false)
10 mins
and Warm-Up  Learner guess and discuss the statements,
learning to distinguish facts from misconceptions
 Teacher will guide the learners to this activity
Activity: “Role Playing: My Body Says No”
Materials: Activity Card
 Learner will group into 4
 Learners will act-out where children encounter
peer pressure to participate in unhealthy
B. Concept
15 mins activities.
Exploration
 Remind them to practice different ways to say
“not” assertively and confidently, reinforcing their
righto make their own choices.
 Discuss the responsibility and commitment to
healthy choices for oneself and others.
Activity: “Health Choice Hero”
Materials: Cardboard, tape, pin, drawing and coloring
materials.
 Learners will create badges with positive choices
(e.g., playing outside, spending time with family)
C. Valuing 20 mins
related to staying health and drug-free.
 Learner can decorate the badges.
 Learner will show their badges to the class and
explain why these choices are important.

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Activity: “Healthy Superhero Training”

Materials: Journal
 Learner will be asked to create a program or
checklist containing physical and mental
challenges to healthy habits like exercising, eating
Journal Writing 15 mins nutritious food and getting enough sleep.
 Teacher will show example of a program or
checklist to the learners.
 Asked them to write down their program on their
journal and tell them that they must follow the
program they made.

Prepared By:

JOHN VINCE M. BUENCONSEJO

Teacher I

Recommending Approval: Approved:

GONIE L. HABANA BENJIE C. BUENCONSEJO

Master Teacher II Principal I

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