Child-friendly Approches: Choosing the Best Educational Psychology Tool to Teach Healthy Behaviour for Kids

The ADDIE development model study explored the best tool to educate children about healthy eating and physical activity to prevent obesity. Four educational psychologists were interviewed, and a focus group discussion was conducted with 38 kindergarten children aged between 3-6 years old. We found that 75% of children had unhealthy eating habits. The four psychologists agreed that an educational psychology tool with a child-friendly concept should be used as a teaching-learning method to impart healthy behaviour to children. In conclusion, a child-friendly concept is the best teaching method and we recommend it for any modules, activities, or programs targeted to early childhood education. This can motivate children to implement their knowledge in their daily routines.