A hands-on unit of study for kindergarten that aims to increase awareness of and encourage nourishing food choices by offering each student opportunities to develop their own scientific and culinary curiosity. The lessons introduce students to the benefits of eating well, develop basic cooking skills, and cultivate scientific habits of mind as students discover a diversity of foods. This unit is a comprehensive beginner’s guide to the universally engaging topic of food, and can be an important foundation for a lifetime of food exploration and fun.

  • Lesson One: Fab Five Food Groups
  • Lesson Two: Great Grains
  • Lesson Three: Variety of Veggies
  • Lesson Four: Fantastic Fruit
  • Lesson Five: Milk, Cows and Me
  • Lesson Six: Protein Power
  • Lesson Seven: Balancing Act

Developed in collaboration with the teachers, students, and community partners at Lawrence Barnes Elementary School in Burlington, Vermont

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