Athletics & Wellness Grade 1 45 min

Listening for Thirsty Signals

Hi friends! Today we'll learn how our bodies tell us they need water. Knowing our 'thirsty signals' helps us stay happy and full of energy for fun and games!

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What & Why

Our bodies are amazing! Just like a flower needs water to stand up tall, our bodies need water to work and play. When our body needs more water, it sends us little messages called 'thirsty signals.'Listening to these signals and drinking water helps us run faster, think better in class, and feel great all day long!
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Example 1 — Dry Mouth

Imagine you are playing on the playground. You're running and laughing with your friends on a sunny day.You start to feel that your mouth is a little sticky.Your tongue feels fuzzy and dry.This is a thirsty signal! It's the most common one.What do you do? You stop playing for a minute, go to the water fountain, and take a nice, long drink. Ahh, much better!
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Example 2 — Feeling Tired

You are in your classroom building a super tall tower with blocks. It's really fun, but all of a sudden, you start to feel sleepy.You might feel a little grumpy and not want to build anymore.This can be a tricky thirsty signal! Sometimes when our body needs water, it makes us feel tired.What do you do? You can ask your teacher, 'May I please get a drink of water?' A few sips can help wake up your brain and body!

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Sample Practice Questions

Beginner
What is a 'thirsty signal'?
A.A message from your body that it needs water
B.A special song about water
C.When the water fountain is turned on
D.A red light that means stop
Beginner
Leo is playing soccer at recess. His mouth feels sticky and dry. What is his body telling him?
A.It's time to eat a snack
B.He needs to drink some water
C.He should go inside and read a book
D.He needs to put on a jacket
Beginner
What is the most common and easiest thirsty signal to notice?
A.Your toes are cold
B.Your hair is messy
C.Your mouth feels dry
D.Your tummy is rumbling

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Hi friends! Today we'll learn how our bodies tell us they need water. Knowing our 'thirsty signals' helps us stay happy and full of energy for fun and games!

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This lesson includes 12 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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