Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:08:42 -0800WeeblyWed, 24 Sep 2014 02:57:56 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/use-stories-to-help-show-children-how-food-can-be-preparedThe classic story “Stone Soup” is a great way to show children how foods can be combined to make delicious meals. (You could act out the story, then serve that soup for lunch!)]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:57:24 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/include-special-foods-during-holiday-and-ethnic-celebrationsInvite the children to bring in their family’s favorite recipes for that day or
season.]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:57:02 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/help-the-children-grow-potato-plantsStick toothpicks into white or sweet potatoes, then suspend the potatoes in a
cup full of water. Place them in a window, supply them with plenty of water,
and watch the potatoes sprout!]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:56:38 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/set-up-a-grocery-store-in-the-play-areaFill the store with a variety of foods—real or plastic examples, empty cartons,
or pictures. Include nutritious foods (fruits, veggies, juices, grain products,
meats, and dairy products) and foods that are not full of nutrients (i.e.,
cookies, soda, candy). Let the children “go shopping” and learn how to make
wise food choices.]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:56:16 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/teach-the-children-how-to-count-using-foodFor example, have them count small pieces of fruit (such as pineapple tidbits
or grape halves) or grains (such as oat cereal or cooked macaroni). After they
count, they can eat! Make sure that children wash hands first, and that clean
dishes and handling procedures are used.]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:55:52 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/plant-miniature-herb-gardensShow the children how simple herbs can make cooked vegetables taste even
better.]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:55:29 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/help-children-learn-about-different-culturesShare with them foods that other people from different countries eat. Use a
map to find those countries, and share foods they might eat there. For
example, locate Central America and talk about and taste pineapple. Do the
same with Africa and peanuts, and Japan and rice.]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:55:06 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/teach-children-their-colors-by-using-fruits-and-vegetablesEggplant, grapes, oranges, carrots, red and green apples, celery sticks,
broccoli, bananas, and summer squash are all great foods to use!]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:54:39 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/make-a-giant-food-guide-pyramid-on-the-floor-with-stringGive children pictures of different foods and have them place the foods where
they think they should be on the Pyramid.]]>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 02:53:57 GMThttps://www.123playandlearn.com/nutrition-activities/have-children-build-their-own-food-guide-pyramidsUsing pictures of foods from magazines or newspaper advertisements, have
the children create their own Food Guide Pyramids by placing different foods in their proper places.

For food guide pyramid information, go to: www.mypyramid.gov]]>