Go, Slow, Whoa! Level 17-18

Making healthy food choices is easier with the memorable system in Go, Slow, Whoa!. This engaging non-fiction text uses clear categories to help children learn which foods are best to eat regularly, sometimes, or occasionally. Tied to the anchor text Taking Care of Yourself, it introduces concepts of nutrition and self-care in an age-appropriate and accessible way. The book features a range of supporting visuals, such as charts, labels, and pinboard-style photos that reinforce healthy eating habits. Phonics features including consonant blends, digraphs, and contractions are seamlessly embedded in the text, supporting language development. Students will gain an understanding of the importance of a balanced diet and how food fuels growth and learning. This text offers multiple entry points for discussions around health, wellbeing, and responsible decision-making.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes healthy eating and understanding food categories
• Encourages self-care through informed decision-making
• Strengthens decoding skills with phonics patterns and contractions
• Develops chart-reading and visual interpretation skills

Classroom Ideas:

• Create a class chart sorting foods into Go, Slow, and Whoa categories
• Role-play grocery shopping and making healthy choices
• Design a daily meal plan using the food categories
• Write persuasive texts promoting healthy eating habits

Safety & Information:

• Suitable for ages: 6-8
• Book size: 200mm x 200mm
• Softcover, 16 pages
• Classroom safe; no consumable items included