Objective: To learn about food and eating healthy.
Message: Good food helps you grow and stay healthy.
Book(s):
- Choose Good Food! My Healthy Eating Tips by Gina Bellisario
- Eating Well by Sian Smith
- The Food Parade: Healthy Eating with the Nutritious Food Groups by Elicia Castaldi
- Grains by Emily K. Green
- Macaroni and Rice and Bread by the Slice: What Is in the Grains Group? by Brian P. Cleary
- Vegetables by Emily K. Green
- Green Beans, Potatoes, and Even Tomatoes: What Is in the Vegetables Group? by Brian P. Cleary
- Fruits by Emily K. Green
- Apples, Cherries, Red Raspberries: What Is in the Fruits Group? by Brian P. Cleary
- Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese by Emily K. Green
- Yogurt and Cheeses and Ice Cream That Pleases: What Is in the Milk Group? by Brian P. Cleary
- Meat and Beans by Emily K. Green
- Black Beans and Lamb, Poached Eggs and Ham: What Is in the Meat and Beans Group? by Brian P. Cleary
- Oils by Emily K. Green
- Oils (Just a Bit) to Keep Your Body Fit: What Are Oils by Brian P. Cleary
- Keeping Fit by Emily K. Green
- Run and Hike, Play and Bike: What Is Physical Activity by Brian P. Cleary
Music: “Food Groups Are Rockin’ Tonight” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaLvxVnn8Yg)
Fine Motor Skills:
- Science pages 33-34
- BPW pages 287, 303
Craft/Activity 1:
- Science Centers pages 106-115
- Food Is Fantastic: Healthy or Not Healthy? (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/food-is-fantastic-healthy-or-not/)
- Salad Bowl Mixup (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/salad-bowl-mixup/)
- Fruit Bowl Mixup (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/fruit-bowl-mixup/)
Craft/Activity 2: Food Group Coloring Pages
- Breads and Grains (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/food-groups-coloring-page-breads-grains/)
- Vegetables (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/vegetable-coloring-page/)
- Fruits (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/food-coloring-page-fruit/)
- Meats and Beans (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/healthy-eating-meat/)
- Dairy (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/dairy-coloring-page/)
- Desserts (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/healthy-food-dessert/)
- Fruit and Vegetable Alphabet Activity Placemat (http://www.education.com/worksheet/article/place-mat-activity-3/)
Craft/Activity 3:
- What’s On My Plate (http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/mini_poster_English_final.pdf)
- My Plate Template (https://bgchealthforlife.files.wordpress.com/2013/03/myplatetemplate.jpg)
Basic Skills Review: BPW pages 284-286, 288-294, 301-302
References
Big Preschool Workbook (P). 2014. School Zone Publishing Company. ISBN 978-0887431456
DK Workbooks: Science, Pre-K. 2014. DK Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4654-1726-8
Take It to Your Seat Science Centers, Grades PreK-K. 2005. Evan-Moor Educational Publishers. ISBN 978-1-59673-090-8
Image Credits
Preschool Homeschool Curriculum: Food Lesson Plan © 2015 Heather Johnson
Food Preschool Activities © 2015 Heather Johnson