Children are encouraged to play, create, and cooperate as they participate in fun craft activities. As they hop aboard the food train, create food puppet shows, or make a food and play booklet, children will learn about the five food groups and the importance of dietary variety.
Food Puppet FunChildren will make food puppets that inspire creativity, encourage cooperation, and reinforce the concept of how the foods we eat affect our energy and how we feel.
View or DownloadGrowing and ChangingAfter listening to the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, children will compare themselves to their baby pictures and create a growth chart to monitor their changes throughout the year.
View or DownloadHop Aboard the Food TrainChildren will create a food train to learn about the five different food groups. A new take on a favorite activity.
View or DownloadMy Food and Play BookChildren will create a My Food and Play Book with space for favorite foods, pictures of active play, and a section to record new foods.
View or DownloadA Rainbow of FlavorsThis activity will expose children to a variety of fruits and vegetables, reinforce the concept of colors, and describe the healthful benefits of eating colorful fruits and vegetables.
View or DownloadSeeds to VeggiesChildren will learn that many of the foods we eat come from plants. After listening to a classic story, they will do a simple planting activity.
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